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

Monday, April 6, 2015

Rooster With A Checkered Past


Rooster With A Checkered Past
7x5" gouache on paper  SOLD


Painting in a decorative style.

Artist Note
This was for an invitational show 
I had previously 
committed to be part of. 
 It had a rooster theme.
" Something to Crow About" 
This was painted at the last moment
and the mere fact I painted
something I could use 
 I credit to the solid advice and 
sharing I received from some 
wonderful, caring artists 
regarding my call for help in 
my last post.
The comments are quite
 remarkable in their candor and 
genuine desire to help
by sharing of their own 
experiences.
It allowed me to see that 
many others fight through it 
what ever it is -not a block
in the usual way because 
painting is still fun,
but equally insidious in the doubt
it creates about the future.

Following much of the advice, 
I changed my focus
and media and just painted with 
no wipe-offs.
The Rooster was number 3.
It was so different from my regular 
work I did not have to be
judgmental about  it.

Another tip was to get away from
my regular routine, sooo...
we went on a trip for Easter. 
I still had to 
paint in the car... can't not do that!
But instead of painting the landscape 
like I usually do
I took along a plant a friend had given 
me and painted large.
This was on the way there.


The glove compartment came in handy!
I painted different flowers of the way back.
I will show those in the next post.

Once again a HUGE thanks to all those 
who took the time to send helpful advice 
either by email as well as the blog. 
I do not know how 
long my weird state will last, but at least 
now I do know 
and trust that it will pass and I will 
still have my passion for my art.
I am so truly grateful for the 
amazing artists who blog.
I am blessed.



36 comments:

  1. Ok Julie, now both those pieces are super! This is wonderful.

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    1. Thank you, Carol. I enjoyed reading your post on the vintage car and memories.

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  2. What divine calla lilies!! I think this is gorgeous and how you managed it in the car while riding is beyond me. Too many bumps in the road! LoL I too am grateful for blogging friends. They carry me when I can't carry myself at times. Love this delightful farmy rooster! Perfect for those with a country kitchen!

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    1. Bumps in the road...lol. The interstate highways do not have bad bumps in them out west and 300 miles only takes just over four hours.
      Good to see you may have found a place, Sherry.

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  3. Hi Julie, I missed your last post somehow, what generous supportive advice you got from everyone :) I just love your rooster and the title cracked me up! You are definitely not alone out there :) We arty types are so insecure! I have definitely been in this place more times than I like to say, sometimes I feel like I will never paint anything good again...I know it passes eventually, but it's not a nice feeling. :)

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    1. I agree - they all came through with honest sharing - what a gift.
      I am following much of the advice and am no longer concerned about my lack of vision regarding my imagery.
      hey - congratulations on your award., Leesa. neat...neat!

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  4. Fantastic! I am so happy for you.

    Love the paintings. Am besotted with the idea of painting in the car. Never occurred to me.

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    1. Hi jean - that is remarkable what you painted using the computer app.
      Thanks for the visit. Love "besotted"!

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  5. These are wonderful Julie! I love love love that rooster! And your callas are fabulous! It's fun to see how you solved the problem of painting inside your car.

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    1. Hi Cathy - thanks. Happy you like the rooster. I like your wine series. You handle the reflections amazingly well.

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  6. This is wonderful-the checks and the bit of red. It totally works!

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    1. I agree, Stephanie - I think the red makes it pop.
      I liked the colors in your painting of the sumac . Shame it has taken so much work

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  7. Thank you Julie for sharing the process...of your state in creativity and your tangible work. These works are wonderful! I think painting in the car is a true mark of passion! Love the rooster too!

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    1. What a lovely comment - thanks Kaethe.
      Waiting for another of your masterpieces.

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  8. You are amazing! Can't believe how incredible the lilies are in spite of painting in the car.
    The rooster is wonderfully fun and creative.
    You are blessed!!

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    1. I am blessed, but in more ways than art. Thanks Carol.
      Love your still life - wonderful harmony.

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  9. I'm in love with that silly rooster (love the title, too), and think those lilies are just magical. Of course, you've still got it!! You were just having a "human moment." Welcome back!

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    1. Don't I wish...but I am not back. Going to keep at the different mediums and other suggested ways to get past it. I wish human "moments" were short in duration.
      That is one fabulous post you wrote about FB.

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  10. Dear Julie- your rooster is wonderful. Reading your previous post about not liking the end result got me to thinking that probably that is something that happens to most creative souls. I always think your art is so gorgeous no matter the subject. Perhaps what happens is it doesn't turn out like we envisioned the work. Not necessarily does it mean that others won't enjoy it though. I see such heart in your art. It speaks to my spirit. Hope you see and appreciate your rooster...so wonderful friend. Hugs

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    1. Thanks so much for the encouragement, Debbie. It has been amazing the sharing from artist and where I was fearful I am now hopeful.
      Your post for Easter with that glorious photo, was perfect.

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  11. Love your rooster. He looks like so much fun. His expression and strut are really enjoyable. I am glad you are on the way out of your non-block(for lack of a better word). Your calla lilies look gorgeous and I am looking forward to your next post.

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    1. Thanks for the lovely comment. What fun it was to see the yellow caboose on your post. great shape.

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  12. Good for you, Julie! Taking action is is so important. You've given yourself permission to do something different, to allow yourself the time to do it, to not make judgements about it, to paint just for the love of applying paint to "something" in whatever style seems appropriate, for as long as it feels right. I would say that is pretty major!!

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    1. your are very perceptive and yes - major for me. I am determined because I was scared. now I am not. I am going to allow myself to have more fun...hoping it will creep back into my real art.
      Hope your husband it still improving.

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  13. Julie, you are so creative......with your challenges and with your art. What a fun gouache work. Love the body. And every calla lily is a good one!

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    1. Hi Helen. Thanks for the warm fuzzy. Yes, you are right. Gouache can be fun because it is so forgiving. Sorry about the pneumonia - pleased to know you are on the mend.

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  14. Love your combination of traditional with optics. You've stepped out of your zone into a very interesting arena. More please.

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    1. I did step out...thanks to lots of good advice. I keep hearing that song, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!
      Looking forward to seeing you paint again. All the drawings you did through the winter should translate into some powerful figurative work.

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  15. This rooster could not be more wonderful! I LOVE IT! I am also inspired by the still life in the glove box- Wow- talk about problem solving !

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    1. Pleased you like the Rooster, Mary. Thanks.
      Yes, I have solved many issues regarding painting in the car.
      Never spilled a drop or got paint on anything either.
      Your beach towels hanging on the line made me feel happy

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  16. This rooster is absolutely beautiful Julie! An outstanding piece....Congratulations!

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    1. Thanks Hilda. Li
      I've your oil painting. You really captured the feel of a sunny day.

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  17. That rooster is absolutely fantastic , a masterpiece ! Wow wow wow !

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    1. You are so nice, Jane. Thanks for the enthusiasm.
      Your lady in London sitting in the shade of a tree is
      Wonderful. I have a photo just like it but taken in Bali.
      Really a universal scene.

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  18. Omg he is so cute. Love everything about him. Can't believe you really do paint in the car. I'd be barfing.

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Julie