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

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Open Door - day 16 in the challenge


Open Door
9x12in oil on canvas  
unfinished!

Artist Note.
This is a larger size than the others in this Challenge
 and when I started out I had a dog
included...
- took him out -
- put him in -
- took him out again -
 And I still want to see if I can put him in there,
This chair belongs to good friends and I feel
their much loved dog
should be included
Because of the pressure of the daily challenge 
I needed to post before completing it.

This is painted on black gesso canvas. 
You can see where it is not covered.

Tomorrow I start of a new theme - flowers!

26 comments:

  1. Bonjour chère amie,

    J'aime beaucoup la présence de la porte ouverte sur l'extérieur... On s'attend à un moment donné à voir entrer quelqu'un pour s'assoir dans ce magnifique fauteuil qui vous tend ses bras.
    Peut-être que ce sera la présence du chien ?... On peut l'imaginer dans l'angle de l'entrée arrivant... ou déjà couché au pied du fauteuil ou encore sur le fauteuil !!...
    Une très belle harmonie de couleurs.

    ❁ Bisous ❁

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    1. Your poetic words explain how I feel about open doors.
      They seem to be a constant theme through the years. And, yes - the dog with an open door too. Usually at the door, waiting.
      I want to thank you for your continued comments. I enjoy them so much.

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  2. I feel the word "stately". The chair says it all.

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    1. Stately? It is a graceful chair, isn't it.
      Still like your rolling hills.

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  3. I love the open door and hints of pink throughout, it is beautiful to see the way a simple chair and room has a story. This is beautifully composed, it is true how pets seem to be drawn to chairs. Reminds me of my cat and a dark chair he loved and destroyed with his claws,I wish I had snapped a picture of him on it! Thanks Julie, for providing inspiration.

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    1. Hi Celia, I like the story you shared about your cat. I understand you.
      We gave our god-daughter two wonderful chairs when she went to university - only to see her cat tear them down to the spring and wood frame. Cutest cat you ever saw, too!
      I have to tell you that your peppers watercolor is really and truly gorgeous!

      Your p

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  4. I like the 'unfinished' look... But a dog would be a lovely addition! You are doing so well in this challenge! :0)

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    1. Thank you Sandra. Thanks also for saying I am doing well in the challenge.
      I think we all are!
      It was so generous of you to give such a lovely painting away.

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    1. thanks Sue - love your abstract. It sure has the wow factor.

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  6. I have always loved your blue doors and now it's clear that I love your chairs and lamps too! This is beautiful even if it is not finished. I hope the pressures of the challenge are good pressures and not bad ones.
    Looking forward to seeing the dog and your flowers. Your paintings always give me a sense of peace.
    Sending you love today.

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    1. You make me happy, dear Lisa. Thanks for the comment and love.
      Your posts have been fascinating and your chairs inspired my run of chairs. Looking forward to seeing how the trio turns out

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  7. I was glad to read this was not your chair. I was beginning to think you were really an eclectic when it came to chairs in your house. The black lends a nice subdued effect. A little whitish, brownish fluffy purse dog might be just the right touch--not a Great Dane.
    On a more serious note, I hope you haven't been touched by the storms I've been reading about in your vicinity. The weather this year has been causing lots of people lots of grief.

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    1. LOL - nope, only one of the chairs was mine.
      It was a brown standard poodle which melted into the floor and rug. Just could not get it right. Standing, silhouetted at the door was how I was aiming after the resting position did not work.
      Yes - steady rain and we are all so grateful due to the drought. Our town has not experienced flooding like other cities have. Thanks for caring.
      Your Venetian School course is off to a grand start... fascinating stuff . You explain it all so well.

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  8. I have confidence the doggie will make his appearance, comfortably at home in this beautiful interior, Julie!
    Don't ya just love working on top of black gesso! I used it a lot!

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    1. I am glad you like the black gesso . I have some concern about the longevity regarding how white and other colors cam go transparent as time goes on.
      How kind hearted you are, Dean.That is a beautiful dog portrait in memoriam.

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  9. Dear Julie - I am sure you will get the dog in there somewhere. Love the open door affect. Such beautiful colors. Will be looking forward to your flowers.

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    1. Thanks Debbie - I am hoping the flowers will be easier. I have no idea why I dont just plonk a single item down and have at it.
      Congratulations for being selected in the Blog Around the World. I enjoyed your selections.

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  10. It's lovely, Julie. The addition of a dog (maybe in another painting?) could be good. This piece says the chair is important. I like it very much.

    A sleeping dog addition, perhaps by that sunny spot near the door, could be the focal point if the chair was moved out of the center of the painting, and more in shadow. This is what I would try if I was doing the painting. Since it's your piece you likely have your own ideas!

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    1. I enjoyed reading your suggestions. Thank you for taking the time to do that.The owners have a large brown, standard poodle. A really wonderful dog . The only way to get it to work is just as you suggest, in the sunny spot. I tried it up there at first ,but it didn't work so I moved it around - all on a piece of glass of course. Time was of an essence so had to let go but am mulling it around.
      I like your two redo's The cloud one is especially powerful.

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  11. The light entering the room really makes the chair a star. How about a second painting with the puppy? (No pressure).

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    1. I think you are right. it will be a painting all on its own.
      Hey Blanche - when are you going to do another painting. I miss your blog.

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  12. A great series of chairs one more beautiful than the other ! I love this one with the door open to the gorgeous flower garden .

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    1. Thanks Jane - it is a flower garden, yes - and your beautiful bouquet is full of gorgeous flowers.

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  13. How wonderful this piece is, Julie! Dog or not, finished or not--I like seeing how thoughtful you are about your process, and I am sure whatever you do or don't do to it, it will be/is a memorable piece...

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    1. What a lovely comment. I do appreciate your words, Meredith,
      I admire you blogged a shared frustration over why one painting flows easier and others do not. I read it right after a struggle and felt better.

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Cheers,
Julie