Calla Study
12x9in oil on linen Sold
I took some of the calla lilies out of the
previous rose and lily bouquet
to do a separate study.
This one was done on
a sheet of Senso - a wonderful,
clear primed linen -
leaving the natural color as
part of the background.
Artist Note
When I do a study using "paint",
I quickly try to
grasp the essential essence
of my personal response to
what I am
feeling
as well as what
I am seeing.
If I am tackling
a brand new subject,
I like to do a detailed
exploration where
I start with a tight
and accurate drawing.
I have many, many
calla lily drawings.
Love their grace.
Dear Julie - the calla lilies are so beautiful and you definitely captured their grace. Hope you have a beautiful week. Sending you hugs across the miles!
ReplyDeletethanks Debbie. Grabbing those hugs and will watch your favorite Christmas movie...Its a Wonderful Life, with a box of tissues, of course.
DeleteI get a strong sense of ethereal, of sadness in this piece, Julie. Maybe my own mood this day. I sure think this is beautiful and evocative.
ReplyDeleteNot sad, but certainly aware of the incredible elegance of this flower. Also the fact that my daughter picked flowers she knew I would love to paint, added to my emotion.,
DeleteBummer about your car. So very sorry Sherry.
Excellent advice! Day one, I didn't. Day two and three that bit of smarts came back. Calla lilies are you. They are a glorious flower and you get that just right.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda - happy you are enjoying the Caribbean weather and capturing it with paint. I still like that first one, but understand what you mean.
DeleteThanks for the visit.
There are so many gorgeous areas to this one! I knew right away too that the linen was showing through so nicely!
ReplyDeleteThanks Libby. Hope the show went well for you.
DeleteNICE POST!
ReplyDeleteThis is so-so gorgeous = )
Thanks Sue - I am still enjoying your collages. Today was "Beauty" - loved it!
DeleteI like your design in the this. The colors and composition work nicely together! Your work is always so pleasing to look at...it's my art therapy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely complement - thanks Kaethe.
DeleteI enjoyed seeing your before and revised painting of the trucks.
Great either way.
Love the elegance and dignity of callas. Your touches of bright blue give it a touch of "oomph!'
ReplyDeleteWe are two of a kind. I love the little touches of blue. They went in last.
DeleteI also forgot to say how much I am looking forward to more items in a jar. You did such a great job with the tomatoes.
DeleteBonjour chère amie,
ReplyDeleteJ'aime beaucoup ce bouquet avec des tonalités remplies de douceur...
Une superbe composition.
Gros bisous ♡
Thanks and love back.
DeleteYou exhibition looks gorgeous and your new painting is going to be a stunner when finished..
Beautiful, Julie, as always x
ReplyDeleteThanks - congratulations on your your successful show. I especially love the silver and lemons.
DeleteI love the colour especially.Your colours are very special.
ReplyDeleteI love your watercolors and am honored you like my work.
DeleteOh, what a treat! Just beautiful, Julie!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Chris. You made a touching tribute for Pearl Harbor. Bless you.
DeleteI really love this piece. The balance of the white lilies to the other colors seems so perfect and very expressive. I admire the way you immerse yourself into a subject with all your studies. That shows true dedication to your artistry, and the results of that are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI thank you for taking the time to write such a neat comment. Thank you also for the helpful links on your latest post on how to watermark and place text on our images. You are a born teacher!
DeleteNo one paints cala lilies like you do, Julie! Just breathtaking and, yes, filled with feeling!
ReplyDeleteI appreciate that, Susan. Your giraffe is a real christmas stunner and your new painting of the horses is classic Susan.
DeleteYour Callas stand out on canvas background,dear Julie.
ReplyDeleteThe harmonious gesture with which you painted the whole composition gives sense of emotion that you felt to the viewer .
Always joy is painting loved flowers. Happy new Callas painting!
Nicely put, dear Rita, painting something we love is joyful.
DeleteYour own painting of you holding the baby shares the smae joy.
For me, this piece represents so much of what you have taught us over the months about painting. The result is full of elegance and grace. Love how my eye travels through the painting. Yes, indeed.
ReplyDeleteI like your new floral also Helen, and am looking forward to see if you want to
Deletestay with that style.
You see with beauty from within and with your brush. Wonderful painting Julie.
ReplyDeleteglad you like it, Blanche. Thank you.
DeleteI feel you have done a fabulous job with your new landscape.
This is beautifully painted, Julie!!! I love those little splashes of vibrant blues..
ReplyDeleteWonderful work!!!
Hi Hilda - I felt it needed the blue. It was actually a very light greeny blue that I found myself punching up.
DeleteThanks for always showing your support.
Beautiful! I love the bits of color between the callas!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful flower painting !!!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice and creative day Julie !!!
You've certainly captured that elegant and aloofness that the lily always seems to to feel, it's almost a snob amongst flowers.
ReplyDeleteA great painting.
I always take note of the highly appropriate background hues you choose ... it's the area I'm struggling with.
I love the lyrical lines and graceful dance of the lilies in this one.
ReplyDeleteJulie, the colors in this one of just so elegant and rich. You are such a master at color!
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