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Sharing the lessons I teach at the Artist Guild and the personal discoveries in my art.

Friday, August 15, 2014

Watercolor - Teapot and Pears


Teapot and Pears

7"x 5 1/2"  watercolor on Yupo  

Artist Note.
I  wasn't thinking about standard sizes 
when I cut my Yupo sheet into small 
pieces . I wanted to have enough to to freely
experiment on. Now I am in trouble with myself 
because I like this one. 
I have waxed it and love the finish the matt
surface - the colors still have a beauty
to them. Best of all -  it does not have to go under glass.
Going to keep this one for a while.

27 comments:

  1. I can see why you want to keep this one around for awhile Julie!! Beautiful piece!

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    1. Thanks so much, Hilda.
      Waiting for your next masterpiece!!!!

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  2. Love the arrangement of the elements and the fluidity of the colors, it looks ravishing! Is there a wax for water colors?

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    1. Hi Padmaja - yes, there are several cold wax products. The one I like can be found at the link below.

      http://juliefordoliver.blogspot.com/2014/03/and-wax-of-choice-is.html

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  3. I don't blame you Julie. It is a beautiful piece. I fell in love as soon as I saw it!

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  4. Lovely!! Your watercolors are just as stunning as your oils!! Haven't gotten the courage to try Yupo yet. :-)

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  5. This lovely painting is such a fine example of how the properties of Yupo contribute to the look of the painting. Those great marks and spots that happen with watercolor certainly come alive on this surface. It just glows. I surely want to try this paper one day soon.

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  6. So juicy, so colorful. Very interesting to recognize you in this unusual material and watercolors.

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  7. I love it too! Such an interesting surface texture on the yupo.

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  8. Of course I love it! Deep rich color makes those pears look you're ready to take a bite.

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  9. Gorgeous looseness in this piece. The primary color scheme is wonderful! Beautiful piece.

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  10. this is lovely, julie! on yupo! you are a magician i tell you!!

    xoxo

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  11. A lovely piece! I checked out the info on the wax on your blog post in March. Thank you for sharing.

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  12. I like your watercolour. It looks like very natural for me.

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  13. Yes I can see why you are attached to this one. Fabulous work. The matt finish sounds interesting. Need to investigate. Thanks.

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  14. The dark background really makes the pitcher and cup "pop", Julie!! Live it!

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  15. Just beautiful! I love the drips, the abstract shapes in the background!

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  16. Outstanding! This really shows off your fine drawing skills.

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  17. I knew it was Yupo when I looked at it--the effect is so great..! I really love how in control and out of control it looks!

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  18. I always admire the coherence of all your work .
    This composition has the same imprint of your art works "fracturing"
      in a different technique, maintaining the same expressive power in the looseness of watercolor. The wax finish (which I am very curious) seems perfect to enhance this masterpiece.

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  19. The edges (though dark) have beautiful depth that seems transparent - love this!

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  20. Julie, your work is outstanding and inspiring. I am a big fan, thank you for sharing.

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  21. Oh Julie - I can see why you would want to keep this one too. Wow it is beautiful. I just love your art my friend. Yupo and watercolor really suit your lovely style. Hope you have a great week. Hugs

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  22. I agree with everyone. This is lovely, so fluid and fresh and the color is outstanding. I'm must investigate this Yupo!

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  23. Hi Julie, I've just been feasting on all your blog posts I missed while I was away. This is just beautiful! The colours are SO vibrant and luscious - can see why you are hanging on to it! Your watercolours are really lovely!

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Cheers,
Julie