Snow, Water & Crows #1
6x8in oil on canvas $130. SOLD
This is an abstract I have been looking
forward to painting and the start of
a new series.
For a year I have photographed,
painted and sketched this spot
5 days a week.
through all of the seasons.
Situated in the heart of the city, it is
a drainage pond for a local factory.
It is surrounded by unattractive
buildings on one side - two roads
and a parking lot.
I LOVE THE PLACE!
I have never seen another person
even give it a second look.
I proudly showed it to my good friend
when she came to visit. She understood
my fascination.
(hey, Lisa, can you believe I have actually
started on it?!!! )
Just in case you cannot find the crows...
look carefully and you will see three small
dark spots (middle-ish left) and they
are the crows. As I said...an abstract.
The factory is a pecan processing
plant and the crows flock there for
their pecan fix!
I love it! Sometimes only an artist can appreciate a scene.
ReplyDeleteit is true - like your recording of the aftermath of of the blizzard. Really great!
DeleteI completely understand the fascination of a little piece of nature in an unexpected location... looking forward to more!
ReplyDeleteThank you for understanding the fascination, Roseanne, Obviously you have the same connections that happen.
DeleteYour dancer is really amazing. Wow!
Cezanne would understand this healthy addiction. Your painting is magical! Can't wait to see this series unfold!
ReplyDeleteIt appears you can do any media, Chris. Your woodcuts are stunning.
DeleteJulie - this is super my friend. I can understand your fascination with the place...sometimes for some reason a spot just speaks to the heart. Love it. Take care friend. Hugs
ReplyDeleteSpeaks to the heart - well put, Debbie. I will take care if you take care, dear friend. I am sure your heart is still grieving.
Deletethe BLUE is so DREAMY!
ReplyDeleteIt is so beautiful.
Thanks Sue. I agree about the blue - nature has the most beautiful color harmonies.
DeleteWhich leads me to mention the amazing harmony and patterns your paintings have. I love the titles too
Magnificent perception of the mundane, I admire the true artist that you are!
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely way to start my day. Thank you, dear Padmaja.
DeleteI admire your artist's vision too.
You captured this scene beautifully!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much. Did you notice we painted the same subject matter - water - only mine is in the snow. Love your design and movement.
DeleteIt's a lovely spot! Spaces like this that don't seem obvious painting ideas at first always grab my attention. I like subjects that would normally get passed by.
ReplyDeleteThanks Libby - you are at your Peggy Kroll Roberts workshop this week, I believe. Looking forward to seeing the results.
DeleteAhhh! Artists see beauty everywhere they look.....we just have to look!!!! LOVE this as well and yes, I see those wonderful crows!
ReplyDeleteHi Hilda - thanks for all the support. Yes - artists do see beauty everywhere and it is definitely in the eye of the beholder!
DeleteYour new portrait is lovely as always but find out what cream she uses...her skin is fabulous!
Wow Julie. This painting has lovely depth and great value changes. Artists do see things with different eyes. Yours are great!
ReplyDeletethanks Helen. It is like your beautiful "Peaceful" painting... Wonderful subtle values.
DeleteWow! This is so abstract and yet so representational. I love that you have almost no details yet it looks detailed from afar. I love it!
ReplyDeleteSuch a nice complement - thanks, Bhavani.
DeleteI felt that the negative shapes between your tees were perfect and wish I could achieve that effect.
Beautiful piece--love your sense of color--
ReplyDeleteWow - thanks Kathryn.
DeleteCongratulations on your painting being in the top 15% in the Bold Brush competition. Well deserved - a fabulous piece.
Wow - thanks Kathryn.
DeleteCongratulations on your painting being in the top 15% in the Bold Brush competition. Well deserved - a fabulous piece.
Gosh, Julie, did I ever tell you how much I love, love, love your work?! I hope those pecan loving crows appreciate the beauty you see and have captured of their favorite hang out!
ReplyDeleteHad a big grin reading your comment. You are one fun artist. Can tell by how you paint those ballerinas. cant wait till I see one in real time.
DeleteThe blue color reminds me of sapphires, this is a gorgeous spot Julie! I love how you make everything special(including the crows!).
ReplyDeleteSapphires. What a lovely comparison. Thank you so much for the lovely comment.
DeleteI really love your african violet painting. Hope you do another.
Love the color combinations you are working with Julie. Like the crows, I'd go for a pecan fix also.
ReplyDeleteI will always remember with such sweet fondness you pulling the car over every morning to photograph that spot. I love how you see the mundane with your artist's eyes. And because of that pool of water, I study reflections in the water more closely now. How many do you plan to do in your series? This is truly lovely. I love your crows!
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