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Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Petunia in a Plastic Glass





Petunia in a Plastic Glass

5x7in   oil on canvas panel   $100. SOLD

After the blast of color yesterday I was inspired to paint this
very simple harmony of neutrals with the green leaves being
my main color.



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45 comments:

  1. hmuxoOctober 16, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    I love the subtle colors in this simple but beautiful piece!!

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comOctober 16, 2012 at 8:09 PM

      Glad you like it, Hilda. Subtle is the correct word but thanks for adding "beautiful."

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  2. Lorraine ShirkusOctober 16, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    Wow! This is so beautiful! I love the dynamism of the push/pull of a simple subject with your complex texture and fracturing. I love this.

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comOctober 16, 2012 at 8:19 PM

      How nice of you - thanks Lorraine. I am enjoying your latest series and your references to Stanley B work. What a fabulous
      artist is he.

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  3. myra andersonOctober 16, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    yes this is so beautiful - so cool, calm and refreshing!

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comOctober 16, 2012 at 8:20 PM

      Cool and calm. Lovely sounding term after my riot of color the previous day. Thanks, Myra.

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  4. Dana CooperOctober 16, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    Awesome Julie, I love the neutrals and muted color!

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comOctober 16, 2012 at 8:46 PM

      I think your painting. Church parking, is full of beautiful neutrals and mutes color, too.
      Thanks, Dana.

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  5. Gina BrownOctober 16, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    This may be my favorite of yours, Julie. Beautiful.

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  6. mary maxamOctober 16, 2012 at 8:44 PM

    You obviously handle subtle and soft values as well as bold color! Very lovely!

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  7. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comOctober 16, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    Nice of you to say so. I am apt to go for more color instinctively so it is good to know you think I can handle both.
    Love the finished landscape.

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  8. Roger ÅkessonOctober 16, 2012 at 11:21 PM

    I love how different this is. The soft colors and the simplicity of the painting. I really like this a lot. Nice to also see someone else do a glass. Painting glass is for me a balance of painting what you see and what you know. Great work.

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  9. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comOctober 16, 2012 at 11:34 PM

    great comment Roger, thank you.
    I did have this set up by my easel so it was more of painting what I was seeing.
    I love the colored glass you are painting and would love to find something in that rose color you did.

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  10. Rita VaselliOctober 17, 2012 at 12:51 AM

    Neutral colors vibrant, not a paradox but the reality of YOUR mastery of color.
    A composition as the Japanese use for tea, a flower only to show the beauty, a color like white to indicate all that is pure.
    I open my day admiring your painting that I call ZEN today!

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comOctober 17, 2012 at 8:41 AM

      I agree about the purity of a white flower, Rita but cannot take credit for the zen like arrangement. The flower broke off while I was deadheading and I plopped it into the handy, leftover glass. I looked down and immediately was drawn to it.
      Loved your blog today.

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  11. Autumn LeavesOctober 17, 2012 at 3:47 AM

    I find the blues, greens, and creams so pretty, so soothing. Beautiful piece, Julie. And thank you for your encouragement.

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comOctober 17, 2012 at 8:54 AM

      Thanks Crimson. I think the colors are soothing too. Made a change from my usual - that is for sure.

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  12. JaneOctober 17, 2012 at 5:19 AM

    I love the pureness and the apparent simplicity in this...would never tire looking at it.

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comOctober 17, 2012 at 8:55 AM

      Nice to hear from you Jane. thank you.
      Love the face you did.

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  13. Dean H.October 17, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    Those small dabs of yellow sing out in a loud sweet voice since they're surrounded by all those beautiful whispering neutrals.

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comOctober 17, 2012 at 8:57 AM

      Quite poetic today, Dean. I may repeat what you wrote for the whole day...whispering neutrals...what a beautiful sound it has.

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  14. Libby FifeOctober 17, 2012 at 6:04 AM

    Subtle and really lovely. The single arrangement along with the neutral colors is very delicate.

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  15. Kaethe BealerOctober 17, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    You are so versatile! I really like the palette on this one. Nice, calm and serene.

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comOctober 17, 2012 at 9:15 AM

      Versatile - thanks..." it takes one to know one" as the saying goes. You can do amazing roses with as much ease as a truck!
      And I have never done a truck.

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  16. UnknownOctober 17, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    My goodness, ditto above. If one did not understand the power and variety in neutrals, here is the textbook. Makes me want to paint something similar. Beautiful.

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comOctober 17, 2012 at 9:18 AM

      When you grayed down your red barn you were on the same path.
      Have a go, Helen. I know after painting something bright I always turn to something less so. Color is important to me though.
      Thanks for such a great comment.

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  17. Susan RouxOctober 17, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    Lovely little painting.

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comOctober 17, 2012 at 9:27 AM

      I appreciate your comment, Susan and must add I enjoyed your post on color today.

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  18. LavonOctober 17, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    LOL, very beautiful piece...but the title needs work...plastic glass....kinda odd....plastic cup maybe...or just glass....I start laughing again every time I say plastic glass. whatever, the result is a gorgeous little gem of a painting.

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comOctober 17, 2012 at 9:37 AM

      Excellent! I did it deliberately because I have always loved the identity and use of the oxymoron "plastic glasses." Not a cup - no handle, just what is says it is...plastic see through version of a container you drink out of which is commonly called glass! Others I love are.
      Legally Drunk!
      Same Difference
      Alone together!
      I could go on and on. Good for you Lavon! What fun.

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  19. SusanOctober 17, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    Julie, this painting and the vibrant painting before it just knock my socks off! Excellent, Excellent, Excellent!

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comOctober 17, 2012 at 1:13 PM

      Three E's - wow. I really, really, really appreciate them. makes me glow.
      Love your portrait - can't wait to see the other half.

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  20. KonstantinaPOctober 17, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Greatness hides in simplicity... fantastic painting dear Julie!!
    J' adore :)
    Warm regards.

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  21. renateOctober 17, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    Hello Julie:) So different then your other works but not less beautiful. Very nice painted! Love it:)

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comOctober 17, 2012 at 1:20 PM

      You are gracious indeed. Thank you.
      I am so sorry to hear about your stolen painting.

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  22. LydieOctober 17, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    Very harmonious, very enjoyable to watch. A great success, in my opinion.

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comOctober 17, 2012 at 2:29 PM

      Nice of you to say that, Lydie, thank you. I find that if I am pleased with it then that is success to my mind. Even if it is not what exactly what I was after. I always have to realize that this is the best I can do at this time...but I am growing and can look forward to improving.

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  23. Gatepost productionsOctober 17, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    A lonely little Petunia in a plastic glass! :0)

    A really lovely painting, Julie

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  24. Sherry SchmidtOctober 17, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    Gorgeous colors as always!

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  25. Celeste BerginOctober 18, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    I enjoy that lovely "lean" of the flower out of the vessel...and the thick paint..expertly done!

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  26. Lisa Graham October 18, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    So delicate.

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Julie

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