Farmers Market
Garlic - 4 x $1.
6x8in oil on canvas panel $125. SOLD
Boxes of locally grown garlic create a pattern of cream
and hints of purple. Love the sign!
Artist Note.
Don't ask me why I found this compelling to paint.
Who can explain the inner urge - that response of excitement
when viewing something which might appear ordinary to others?
I love color - certainly not much here.
I love pattern - very repetitive sameness here.
So I am questioning that strong response and am going to explore
more of this today.
the signage (4 x 1.00) really makes this! What a challenge you gave yourself...and how great the results!
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it Celeste. I love the figure you did. I love the way you handled the dappled light.
DeleteI love the painting...the textures are beautiful and yes, the sign....love it
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit, Cory. I visited your blog and loved your collages.
DeleteThis series wouldn't be complete without garlic!!! LOL. This is truly beautiful, Julie..I love those splashes of purples and blues..and the sign completes it...wonderful work...
ReplyDeleteI loved the purple in the garlic. I only ever seem to find the white ones at the store. Some were even dark purple. I am trying to get it right in a watercolor version.
DeleteWell, this is right up my alley. The abstract feel, the repetition, the monochrome colors and how a simple calm area with straight black lines, forming numbers, really make things pop. Loving it.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it Roger. Very monotone for me - I agree. I do like it though. Your nests today have such a lovely orange line. really adds a lot of impact.
DeleteI love garlic, but your fantastic painting really made me love it even more! I am especially attracted to the wonderful palette of colors you have used here, Julie.
ReplyDeleteHow nice you are - thanks Clair. I am pleased you are back painting and love your new ones. The white flowers in the shadow are especially perfect.
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ReplyDeleteEvery day I see a shop (L'orto di Franca) that near the door, shows "braids" of onions and garlic ... and every time I think I should photograph and painting them ... what special colors have these vegetables!
So I completely understand your motivations and then ... how can you resist "4x1"?
Fabulous garlic waiting to go into the kitchen to prepare so many good things ... and now it is immortalized by your beautiful art!
Hi Rita I tried to go to your blog from this link and could not get it to even take my message. Darn Google +
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I just love the colors. I get such a strong sense of a classic masterpiece because of those colors. Rich, subdued, strong. Awesome, Julie!
ReplyDeleteHey - thanks Sherry. Awesome is a wonderful word.
DeleteLoved your post today. I always love them.
The low chroma tune you have expertly played with this painting causes the touches of color notes to resonate beautifully within this melody, Julie! Bravo on.an excellent performance!
ReplyDeleteThanks for much Dean. great comment. I loved your use of the palette knife on your portrait - amazing!
DeleteThis one brings up several things for me. Beautiful, beautiful warms and cools. Great patterns and movement but the best part of all is that I can feel and taste them. Yes.
ReplyDeleteHi Helen - I could say exactly the same about your new painting. The water is amazing.
DeleteThis seems so challenging, yet you handled it so well. I am so enjoying this farmer's market series. I especially like the cauliflowers from a few days ago.
ReplyDeleteNeat you like the cauliflower - thanks Pam. I have been enjoying your water painting. They are impressionist gems.
DeleteI love this piece! What a challenge this one must have been and you nailed it!
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your visit - thanks Kim. I enjoyed your post.
DeleteMany new paintings since my last visit. The theme of the work is a veritable "gold mine." I thoroughly enjoyed the previous post that I read to the end;)
ReplyDeleteYes - there are and so have you been busy. Hope your exhibition is successful - your watercolors are wonderful.
DeleteWhat luscious paint and vibrant brushstrokes!
ReplyDeleteI like the sign too and it really add to the charm of the whole piece. Painting garlic would be my undoing...but you did it with that special touch that only you can do. Those touches of green and purple are so wonderful. I really like this painting Julie.
ReplyDeleteLove the muted colors in this and how many of the garlic heads are just suggested but come across as though they're all spelled out. I also question and wonder why we're drawn to certain subjects, especially those that didn't seem to captivate us in the past.
ReplyDeleteYou got those creamy whites and violets down perfectly. And the little sign is just right.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant subject. Expert values. How very brave you are to tackle the challenge.
ReplyDeleteJulie - you can take something ordinary and boring and make it so lovely and interesting. I think it is your artist eye that drew you to these garlic bulbs and then your vision in making them look wonderful. Thanks for sharing. Hope you have a great day.
ReplyDeleteLush!!!
ReplyDeleteJulie, You have certainly taken advantage of a trip to the farmer's market. That in it's self is a fine lesson in finding subjects everywhere. I can hardly wait to see how your focus on the rather plain garlic will result.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your encouragement on my abstract journey. There are days when I am full of doubts. Your enthusium for my adventure helps me to stay the course!