Red, Yellow, Green and Blue
6x6in oil on canvas panel $100. SOLD
After the quiet and lovely harmony of yesterday's piece
I come roaring back into color.
This is a new teapot and it has polka dots on it, but I omitted them
in the quest for sanity!
Artist Note.
from a demo piece of
white and pink roses.
This is the initial block in.
I was showing an artist
how to start, but this was
their set-up and
should be the only
one.
I started the teapot right where the vase was and
as I liked the abstract design on the background
I left some of it in.
For the foreground I brought the background color
back in by using the yellow mug but it still didn't ping
my heartstrings... so I added the two blue
plastic spoons. Why? Because I wanted some
fun time with color!
Is this bright or WHAT!
I may have to tone down
those spoons, but for now I like them..
as I liked the abstract design on the background
I left some of it in.
For the foreground I brought the background color
back in by using the yellow mug but it still didn't ping
my heartstrings... so I added the two blue
plastic spoons. Why? Because I wanted some
fun time with color!
Is this bright or WHAT!
I may have to tone down
those spoons, but for now I like them..
The colors sing in unison, an absolute beauty for us to enjoy Julie!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. I am thinking of you as I watch the leaves start to turn. You had this quote on your blog from John Burroughs,
Delete" How beautifully leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days"
Substitute " mother" for leaves. She was a fine example
Yep, those blue spoons pop! I think this is beautiful and what a grand piece to hang in a red kitchen. Glad you left the polka dots off the teapot; I think my eyes would have gone wonky with the cup and the pot with spots. This is perfect as is, Julie!
ReplyDeleteLaughing over "wonky". Such a great word!
DeleteThanks Sherry/Crimson
I went to my blog this morning & this piece called out to me from the sidebar! Just beautiful wonderful happy color. Vibrant harmony!
ReplyDeleteGlad you like the happy color.
DeleteYour awesome piece today is a real winner and I love the way you shared your process.
You've heard, "Don't touch that dial!" Well, don't touch those spoons! I love them and they are so perfect with that red teapot and yellow mug. Those objects just sing together!
ReplyDeletelaughing here, Libby. Thanks, my dear.
DeleteYou have some strong contrast and design in your new painting. ..really nice.
Almost every day,you tell me, a different story!
ReplyDeleteThe colors and the objects tell, situated in time and / or places.
The colors tell moods. Who has just left the table? Who is waiting? A sense of great joy comes today from the composition up to me! Thanks dear Julie,your Art is a joy to watch!
You are right - a different story. It is what I love about the blog. I can always be honest and paint what moves me.
DeleteI do not know if you realize what it means to hear your insightful comments. You really take the time to "look" at the paintings. I do appreciate your encouragement, dear Rita.
I believe that is the most beautiful red tea pot I've ever seen:))) big smile...
ReplyDeleteWell - you have seen a few of them for sure. Mine always are red and your usually are blue. e should trade off sometime!
DeleteA great and most generous idea to donate to the breast cancer research, the proceeds of your "pink" painting.
Color sings and this one sings. I can see why you left the background more abstract. It holds the energy of all that goes on in the background. I love it.
ReplyDeleteThank you Helen. This whole painting was a response to the background as I loved the abstract feel and the colors spoke to me too. Then I saw the teapot and bought it.
DeleteMy taste is so eclectic.
Dear Julie - this really is wonderful. I love the blue spoons and red teapot. Your handling of these colors is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing. Take care and have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteit is nice you like color, Debbie. But I must say your beautiful drawing of the African Wolf in grey tones is really striking too.
DeleteOh no, don't tone them down... I so like them :)
ReplyDeleteA dashing painting, the colours are magnificent! Glad to know that you had fun making it, because the painting itself screams fun and joy!
A hug.
As always, your comments are a pleasure to read. Thank you, Konstantina.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to your next painting.
I have teapot and cup love. This is so so charming Julie! I sent you a message with a question.
ReplyDeletelove this painting as it is. but would love to see another one with the polka dots on the pot! maybe a diff background if the pot is too much, but gotta see the polk dot pot!
ReplyDeleteI love the blue spoons against all those crazy warm colors, lovely
ReplyDeleteDon't tone it down, it brightens the blogasphere
ReplyDeleteI vote the spoons stay blue! great painting!
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