Red Chair with Broom
8x7in watercolor SOLD
Day 9
There was a wonderful birds nest tucked up
in the corner of this stable. Naturally I painted it
long before I painted this chair.
Artist Note.
The next 7 days of the 30 day challenge
will have an interior theme.
I know from previous experience that
having a whole month of the same theme
does not work well for me
so I decided to break it down into
four, week long segments of a
different focus.
I want to thank everyone for the
supportive comments. I am trying to
get around to all your blogs to keep up
with what you are doing plus seeing the
wonderful work in the Challenge
I encourage you visit and see them all.
click on the link
I just love your creative spirit and, this painting of course.
ReplyDeleteCreativity leaves me pretty quickly so cannot claim it as a constant friend. Wish I knew how to keep it around all the time.
DeleteThanks for the visit, Blanche,
You were right to throw you in this challenge, I tried the experiment for the first time and it's a good reason to take our brushes without putting too much pressure, so soon :)
ReplyDeleteSometimes they (Challenge) are not good for me when I feel responsible to complete one in a day. Giving myself permission to miss makes it easier.
DeleteAll your pieces are wonderful. Love the little boy.
Your subject matter is giving me ideas for a subject for a reference photo that might fit the bill for a painting using the Venetian Technique. I love how you handled the background--I don't have to worry about that. Mine is going to be blackish. Unfortunately, I don't own a red ladder-back chair--or a dark wall. High definition, digital photography seems to be a prerequisite for this class I got myself into. Maybe I should have just taken on the 30 day challenge? You are doing great as usual.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda - visited and enjoyed reading about the detail work involved in your class. Not the type of method for my poor eyesight, but I am going to follow with great interest.
DeleteJulie - this is wonderful. Your perspective with the chair and broom is amazing. Looking forward to seeing your week's interiors. Have a great day my friend.
ReplyDeleteThanks Debbie - perspective is eyeballed using the angle of the brush handle.. I get too tight if I get out the ruler.
DeleteI always love your blog and your message.
I love this red chair so well complemented by the neutral background.
ReplyDeleteHi Martine - we both did red today. You did flowers - me, a chair.
DeleteLove your flowers.
I love the way you breathe interest and beauty into everyday subjects, great work Julie!
ReplyDeleteNice of you Celia - thanks so much.
DeleteI like this subject matter lots.........and I love the broom. It looks like it has some history..........
ReplyDeleteI am sure the broom does have history. It doesnt take long with a broon - right?
DeleteLove your storm painting.
Julie - thanks for saying you're switching to a different theme! Funny but I never thought of that and by now - 9 days into my "Little Houses" theme - I'm sick of it! Yes, I've learned a lot, but maybe 30 learning opportunities is too much !
ReplyDeleteLovely painting you did here!
Good to hear from you, Julia, and pleased you like the idea of changing the theme.
DeleteI enjoyed visiting your blog and seeing your wonderful paintings..
Bonjour,
ReplyDeleteUne très jolie peinture. J'aime son atmosphère.
On sent qu'une bonne séance de nettoyage a lieu !...
Gros bisous ☼
You are always so supportive. I do appreciate your comments.
Deletewhat a great set up! You have such a knack putting things together. It is a wonderful painting!
ReplyDeleteThanks Celeste.
DeleteGood to see you back and with such a lovely portrait.
I love this piece, Julie. I am reminded of how the Carol Burnett show always ended too.
ReplyDeleteHow funny - I get it! Now that is all I will think of.
DeleteGlad you are doing okay, Sherry.
Love this Julie, I know I am going to enjoy this theme ! X
ReplyDeleteHope your Open Studio was fun, Margaret.
DeleteThanks for the visit.
Superbe chaise rouge qui semble se reposer en discutant un peu avec son ami le balai ! J'adore ta façon de travailler les fonds. Bonne journée à toi Julie.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful red chair that seems to rest a bit by discussing with his friend the broom! I love your way of working funds. Good day to you Julie.
What a great story. Thanks - love to think of it that way
DeleteThanks for the neat comment. Love your blog.
You have elevated the mundane to a higher status! If only I felt so good about my own mop:)
ReplyDeleteLove the composition-the colors and joining of the objects.
Hi Libby, pleased you noticed and liked the linkage.
DeleteI like your rock drawing - flowing lines.
Excellent piece, Julie! Love the busy background as well.
ReplyDeleteLove your new painting, Hilda. Thanks for the nice comment on the background.
DeleteI love your idea of four themes. Easier to not get so monotonous . I really love what you did with your bird theme. Your style is so inspiring. Your words too!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your cow.
DeleteThanks for being so supportive, Carol. it means a lot.
This painting is going to make someone real happy! Time to rest from the job, I' d say and I love red. Good luck with tLeslie's Challenge
ReplyDeleteI love the colors in your new painting. Thanks Helen.
DeleteJulie,
ReplyDeleteYou know from my recent painting how much I love red chairs. This one is gorgeous. Your handling of watercolor is amazing! I wonder if it's hard for you to switch between watercolor and oil?
Audrey
Your painting of the chairs is fabulous, Audrey.I never consider them completed paintings
DeleteIs it hard for me to switch -? not when I only do sketches in watercolor. I am painting with oil every day as well so I have a goal - to get the same feeling and look into both medias. Thanks for the visit.
Wonderfully composed, Julie....And i like the vignette look of this piece!
ReplyDeleteYou are kind, Dean. Thanks so much.
DeleteBeautiful work, Julie. There's just something about this subject matter that I love - kind of a nostalgic, innately familiar feeling. Look forward to seeing more of your interior theme.
ReplyDeleteI love this comment. Thanks Carol.
DeleteYour rabbit is beautiful - such a natural pose.
Wow! Julie. I love this chair. The combination of colors just sing. Love your idea of a different theme each week. I look forward to your interiors.
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