Petunias in a Costa Rica Mug.
8x6in oil on canvas SOLD
A friend went to Costa Rica and brought me back this tall, bright
yellow mug. No handle showing because I turned it so I could
get the heart in.
I remember in the 70's when the now famous, I love New York logo
using a red heart instead of the word love, became so popular.
NYC Logo
The man who came up with it (Milton Laser) got the idea from a Canadian
radio station promotion - Montreal, the city with a heart. (so true)
The magnitude of its popularity can be seen the world over and
I particularly enjoyed seeing the heart on this mug.
It makes me happy!
beautiful! love the red flower and the heart!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Myra. I love the way you use the hearts in your wok.
DeleteIt makes me happy also.The golds and reds... they work so well together here, they have the air of a celebration.
ReplyDeleteFall is rich with color and it makes me want to use it all the more. In the dead of winter this may look gaudy by comparison.
DeleteIt seems to say, enjoy me with your eyes and more so with your heart, so beautiful Julie!
ReplyDeleteI love that - well put, Padamaja.
DeleteLovely colors and I love how that gray/neutral background make the flowers pop.
ReplyDeleteThanks Roger. You probably noticed the gray because you have a beautiful gray in your background today.
DeleteNew York, New York ...so good they named it twice (great tune).
ReplyDeletePutting your heart into your painting seems appropriate :0)
Lovely painting....it glows off the page, the grapes giving a clever contrast
Hi John.
DeleteGrapes giving a clever contrast - love the word, clever...it goes with the caliber of your comments. Always witty!
Un luccichìo meraviglioso fa palpitare le petunie,che contrastano con la solidità dei frutti ,luccicanti anch'essi. Il cuore sulla tazza,il tocco di poesìa nel giallo che fa vibrare la luce!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful gleam ago beat the petunias, which contrast with the solidity of the fruits, also shiny. Heart on the cup,
a touch of poetry in the yellow light that vibrates together flowers!
Thank you Rita. Your poetry touches me. I am a romantic by nature and am uncomfortable around all anger and coldness. Much better to have the love.
DeleteI sure think this is beautiful with all the colors and the whimsical look of your "vase" mug. Julie, your comments on my blog mean so much to me. Thank you for taking the time to visit. Now...if you could also drop me a few sprinkles of your talent I would love it!! LOL
ReplyDeleteYou have the talent and love of life, Crimson, You just have a lot to handle with your health issues. You carry on though and I admire that.
DeleteThanks for the visit and lovely comment.
Absolutely beautiful, Julie!! The Costa Rica mug brings everything out! Wonderful flowers, as always!
ReplyDeleteAnd you are an absolutely beautiful person for all of us bloggers you encourage with visits and kind words.
DeleteDear Julie - this painting makes me happy too. I love the petunias...makes me wish for summer again. Take care and have a great day.
ReplyDeleteHi Debbie - thanks for the visit from beautiful Harmony Hills.
DeleteJulie, this is delightful! Love how you carry each color into different areas, and the yellow vase just pops. Wow!!
ReplyDeleteNice of you Carol. Yes - I subscribe to what Chagall said. All colors are friends of their neighbors.
ReplyDeleteThe gorgeous gray are the perfect foil to show off the great colors of the vase and flowers, Julie!
ReplyDeleteHello Julie:) Your flowers and the choise of colors are wonderful again. Still like the style:)
ReplyDeleteIf I were to buy you a present, that is what I would get you...a great mug or vase that you can paint. The colors are bright and happy in this one.
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