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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Snow, Water and Crows #1 - Day 28



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! 


31 comments:

  1. I love it! Sometimes only an artist can appreciate a scene.

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    1. it is true - like your recording of the aftermath of of the blizzard. Really great!

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  2. I completely understand the fascination of a little piece of nature in an unexpected location... looking forward to more!

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    1. Thank you for understanding the fascination, Roseanne, Obviously you have the same connections that happen.
      Your dancer is really amazing. Wow!

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  3. Cezanne would understand this healthy addiction. Your painting is magical! Can't wait to see this series unfold!

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    1. It appears you can do any media, Chris. Your woodcuts are stunning.

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  4. Julie - 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

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    1. Speaks to the heart - well put, Debbie. I will take care if you take care, dear friend. I am sure your heart is still grieving.

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  5. the BLUE is so DREAMY!
    It is so beautiful.

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    1. Thanks Sue. I agree about the blue - nature has the most beautiful color harmonies.
      Which leads me to mention the amazing harmony and patterns your paintings have. I love the titles too

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  6. Magnificent perception of the mundane, I admire the true artist that you are!

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    1. That is a lovely way to start my day. Thank you, dear Padmaja.
      I admire your artist's vision too.

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  7. You captured this scene beautifully!

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    1. Thanks so much. Did you notice we painted the same subject matter - water - only mine is in the snow. Love your design and movement.

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  8. It'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.

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    1. Thanks Libby - you are at your Peggy Kroll Roberts workshop this week, I believe. Looking forward to seeing the results.

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  9. Ahhh! Artists see beauty everywhere they look.....we just have to look!!!! LOVE this as well and yes, I see those wonderful crows!

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    1. Hi Hilda - thanks for all the support. Yes - artists do see beauty everywhere and it is definitely in the eye of the beholder!
      Your new portrait is lovely as always but find out what cream she uses...her skin is fabulous!

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  10. Wow Julie. This painting has lovely depth and great value changes. Artists do see things with different eyes. Yours are great!

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    1. thanks Helen. It is like your beautiful "Peaceful" painting... Wonderful subtle values.

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  11. Wow! 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!

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    1. Such a nice complement - thanks, Bhavani.
      I felt that the negative shapes between your tees were perfect and wish I could achieve that effect.

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  12. Beautiful piece--love your sense of color--

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    1. Wow - thanks Kathryn.
      Congratulations on your painting being in the top 15% in the Bold Brush competition. Well deserved - a fabulous piece.

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    2. Wow - thanks Kathryn.
      Congratulations on your painting being in the top 15% in the Bold Brush competition. Well deserved - a fabulous piece.

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  13. 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!

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    1. Had 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.

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  14. The blue color reminds me of sapphires, this is a gorgeous spot Julie! I love how you make everything special(including the crows!).

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    1. Sapphires. What a lovely comparison. Thank you so much for the lovely comment.
      I really love your african violet painting. Hope you do another.

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  15. Love the color combinations you are working with Julie. Like the crows, I'd go for a pecan fix also.

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  16. I 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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Cheers,
Julie