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Monday, January 14, 2013

Puppet Pete



Puppet Pete

8x6in  oil on linen  Not for Sale




Day 13 in the 30 in 30 Days Challenge
My personal goal  for this challenge - to paint only what I have
never painted or thought of painting before.


Artist Note.

A quick study of my marionette, Puppet Pete.
I found this little guy at a garage sale and the owner told me
his name and actually kissed him goodbye. I was startled
to hear PP say goodbye too! I fell for it... and much laughter
and good humor filled the room..
They must have had a lot of fun with their kids back in the day!

He is made out of wood which is nice. How his joints
are made is quite fascinating to me.
I always wanted to find a way to place him into  a still life.
This is the first time I have painted Pete and I know I need
to do it a few times to get familiar with him.



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49 comments:

  1. Autumn LeavesJanuary 14, 2013 at 4:09 AM

    Oh how fabulous!! And that Puppet Pete comes with his own story makes it even more so. I can't wait to see more incarnations of PP in your work, Julie.

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  2. UnknownJanuary 14, 2013 at 4:14 AM

    You have painted him beautifully! String puppets have always scared me a little, you imagine them coming to life after dark!

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comJanuary 14, 2013 at 9:13 PM

      Thanks Margaret. I can understand so easily what you mean.
      Love your paint can and roller.

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  3. Sergio DSJanuary 14, 2013 at 4:30 AM

    Maybe we all are like puppets, I love your marionette, thanks.

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comJanuary 14, 2013 at 9:19 PM

      You have something there. Someone is usually pulling my strings.
      Love your corner painting.

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  4. Sally DeanJanuary 14, 2013 at 5:24 AM

    Puppet Pete is perfectly precious!

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comJanuary 14, 2013 at 9:22 PM

      Love your clever P's
      "Grateful for work" is another good one on your blog

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  5. Anne Winthrop CordinJanuary 14, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    I love how you are painting things you haven't painted before.This opens up a world of possibilities. I am enjoying your artist notes too;thanks for being so generous Julie.

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comJanuary 14, 2013 at 9:24 PM

      I see you are painting different things too. Love the one today.

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  6. ChristineJanuary 14, 2013 at 5:45 AM

    I love your work....it is exciting. I find it really difficult to paint things that are cartoonish in nature, but this is adorable! Well done.

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comJanuary 14, 2013 at 9:25 PM

      Thanks Christine - I think your non-representational series are exciting with wonderful color harmonies

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  7. KathleenJanuary 14, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    What fun! Glad you adopted Pete and now he will live on in your paintings.:) Nice story.

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comJanuary 14, 2013 at 9:48 PM

      Nice of you - thanks Kathleen. Looking forward to seeing a new piece of yours.

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  8. hmuxoJanuary 14, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    Love this one, Julie..so different from your usual...Excellent and a fun painting.

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comJanuary 14, 2013 at 9:52 PM

      Definitely a fun piece. thanks Hilda.
      Love your new portrait. The teeth are amazing because they can look wrong so easily.

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  9. Pattie WallJanuary 14, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    PP takes me back to my childhood. That is funny about the previous owner saying goodbye. Makes him all the more special. Love the light that is carrying through this one!

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comJanuary 14, 2013 at 9:56 PM

      Thanks Pattie. I aimed the light so I could try to have space around him.
      Your painting is adorable and done so well.

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  10. Susan WilliamsonJanuary 14, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    A wonderful piece with so much feeling!

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  11. Roger ÅkessonJanuary 14, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    That was a surprise, not expected and it put a smile on my face.

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comJanuary 14, 2013 at 9:59 PM

      Ha - glad it did Roger. You are treading into exciting water with your newer pieces too. I love what you are doing.

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  12. SusanJanuary 14, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Your pieces for the 30 day challenge really sing, Julie - and Puppet Pete is my favorite!

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comJanuary 14, 2013 at 10:02 PM

      Glad you like him - me too.
      I also love the horses you are painting.

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  13. Jen Beaudet ZondervanJanuary 14, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    This is adorable Julie! That was a great find for you.
    Jennifer

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  14. UnknownJanuary 14, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    Pete is just charming. He looks like he has lots to say which I am sure you will discover with paint. Fun painting.

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  15. Polly BirchallJanuary 14, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    I've taken to him too. Lovely painting

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  16. lynne hJanuary 14, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    ah julie, your paintings aways make my eyes and heart smile...

    xoxo

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comJanuary 14, 2013 at 10:14 PM

      I am happy to hear that. What a lovely complement. I enjoyed your very creative blog so very much Lynne. A treat!

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  17. Ellie Boyd ellieboydstudio.comJanuary 14, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    Love this painting! Thanks for sharing.
    Ellie Boyd
    www.ellieboydstudio.com

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  18. Claire Beadon CarnellJanuary 14, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    I would love Pete too - how adorable! This makes such a terrific and unique painting!

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comJanuary 14, 2013 at 10:20 PM

      Thank you Claire. Adorable is what I would call your little bear.

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  19. Celeste BerginJanuary 14, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    Pete is a charmer. You did a wonderful job of painting him

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  20. Kristy TracyJanuary 14, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    This is a wonderful painting and the story of how you came by Puppet Pete is absolutely charming. Thanks for sharing it.

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  21. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comJanuary 14, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    I appreciate your lovely comment.
    Your dog painting is a real kick. So much humor in your blog.

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  22. lynne hJanuary 14, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    julie, re: tabitha vever's paintings on shells, click on 'here' in the post. it's a link to her work at clark gallery. i know, her personal site doesn't have any pics of the shell art. i was hoping there would be even more there! xoxo

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  23. LavonJanuary 15, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    so cute! I look forward to seeing PP in more incarnations! especially fractured!

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comJanuary 15, 2013 at 10:45 PM

      Thanks lavon. I replied to your email about meeting when I was in Albuq. Did you ever get it?

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  24. Gatepost productionsJanuary 15, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    I did put a post in here about 'no strings attached' with puppets ... !?

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comJanuary 15, 2013 at 10:46 PM

      Oh dear John - did I miss a really good "one" about no strings attached. What a shame. I love your comments.

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  25. UnknownJanuary 15, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    Love this painting. Wonderful.

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comJanuary 15, 2013 at 10:53 PM

      I visited your blog and your colors are vibrant and lovely and of course we both like texture!

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  26. Lisa Graham January 17, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    Oh what a great story to go with this. Pete looks as though he misses his playmates.

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Cheers,
Julie

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