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Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Albuquerque Garden Gate



Albuquerque Garden Gate

8x6in  oil on canvas  $125. SOLD

Having taught painting all day I found this was a pleasurable
way to do something  impressionistic for the blog.
Color, sunlight and shadows - they are what I am
attracted to.

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31 comments:

  1. Roger ÅkessonSeptember 18, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    That door me right in and the painting is full of color, contrast and life. I love it.

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comSeptember 18, 2012 at 9:10 PM

      Roger - you are such a marvelous artist your comments mean a lot to me - thank you.

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  2. hmuxoSeptember 18, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    Gorgeous piece, Julie...like you said, Color, Sunlight and shadows ...and perfect ones too.!!

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comSeptember 18, 2012 at 9:22 PM

      Thanks Hilda - guess what IS gorgeous...your painting today. Wow! great values!

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  3. Maria RandolphSeptember 18, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    This is wonderful Julie! I love it! Your colors are awesome...

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comSeptember 18, 2012 at 9:25 PM

      Thank you so much maria. I was just saying how great the green leaves are in your new post.

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  4. Lisa Graham September 18, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    It's a blue door painting! A beautiful blue door painting. Oh how I love Julie's blue doors.

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  5. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comSeptember 18, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    How I love the blue doors of New Mexico too.
    Hi Lisa - thanks for the fun comment. Your post is fabulous today with your perspective on Empty Nesters.

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  6. Art MattersSeptember 18, 2012 at 11:17 PM

    Love the colours in this painting and the juicy paint!

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  7. Rita VaselliSeptember 19, 2012 at 2:29 AM

    I like the door that makes me imagine what may lie beyond!
    The essence of the beautiful summer on my screen! Thanks, Julie!

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comSeptember 19, 2012 at 5:46 AM

      Thanks, Rita. I always like doors and gateways for the same reason. I like the quote of Irina's you posted - LIVE TO CREATE!

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  8. Autumn LeavesSeptember 19, 2012 at 3:49 AM

    Just gorgeous work, Julie, as always. I am reminded of The Secret Garden.

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  9. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingSeptember 19, 2012 at 5:17 AM

    Gorgeous color, Julie. That turquoise door is fabulous.

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comSeptember 19, 2012 at 6:50 AM

      Thank you Carol. We like similar colors. Your pink and aqua today made me happy!

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  10. Dean H.September 19, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    This is a gem of a painting, Julie!!It abounds with many sparkling facets of colors throughout. Jewelry store or gallery??? :)

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comSeptember 19, 2012 at 6:51 AM

      Thanks Dean. Your own post today has wonderful colors on the fur.

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  11. KonstantinaPSeptember 19, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    A feast of luminous colours, dear Julie! But the blue door wins all the attraction it deserves!
    If I guessed right, blue must be one of your most favorite colours since is always somewhere in your paintings...?
    Warm regards.

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comSeptember 19, 2012 at 11:51 AM

      Thank you but I must tell you it is a good job I love the color because it is all around me here in New Mexico. Apparently it is a color the Spanish brought here when they came up from Mexico over 400 years ago establishing the Camino Royale trail to Santa Fe. I live very near the original route.
      How is Athens? Is it good to be back home?

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  12. UnknownSeptember 19, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    Isn't it a miracle how painting is so restorative after a busy day? This one is so full of life and then that lovely, quiet pathway leads us in.......

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  13. Libby FifeSeptember 19, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    There is something so lovely about that turquoise color. I think you have two more gate and window paintings using the same color. Really nice:)

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comSeptember 19, 2012 at 11:55 AM

      Hi Libby - as I said to Konstantina, (above) the color is all aound New Mexico. It is used a great deal on windows and doors. The beautiful Turquoise stone is mined in this state and the
      Native Americans make the most incredible jewelry with it.

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  14. Gatepost productionsSeptember 19, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    I'm a bit into doorways/gates at the moment ... love this one in particular

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comSeptember 19, 2012 at 12:26 PM

      Doorways can have so much meaning and I love to paint them.
      I enjoyed your spinning story today.

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  15. Stephanie BerrySeptember 19, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    Delightful-it invites one into the painting. Love your yucca pods too.

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comSeptember 19, 2012 at 2:59 PM

      thanks for the visit and comments, Stephanie - I really appreciate them.
      Wonderful piece on today's blog. I like the texture very much.

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  16. KathleenSeptember 19, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    Love this one, Julie!

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  17. Ruth AndreSeptember 20, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    This is such a lovely vibrant painting. The Southwest colors are gorgeous.

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Cheers,
Julie

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