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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Reflections On The Lily Pond


Reflections On The Lily Pond

8x6in oil on canvas panel $135 SOLD

Artist Note.
Number 8 
in the lily pond series.

The glow of the setting sun 
reflects on the water.
Sky and water  together- 
Beautiful!
I always have an 
emotional response
to this combination 
no matter what time of day.

Using the palette knife
I went for simple shapes of color
to suggest sky, hills, water and then 
adding the lily pads at the end. 
Its amazing what the eye can 
make out of
simple shapes and color.



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33 comments:

  1. Carol FlattSeptember 22, 2015 at 6:02 PM

    Breathtaking, Julie! I can almost hear the frogs. So ethereal. I've already made up my own story scenario about this scene. A superb example of the eye putting together a complete whole from smaller, colorful parts.

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comSeptember 23, 2015 at 7:27 AM

      That's the nicest compliment I could get. Thank You, my dear Carol.
      The color of your beautiful flowers inspired me - honest!




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  2. Sue Marrazzo Fine ArtSeptember 22, 2015 at 7:16 PM

    This is a REAL Beauty!
    I like the plum color in this...It is PERFECT!

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comSeptember 23, 2015 at 8:51 PM

      Thanks so much, Sue. I liked the plum color too and it happened accidentally.
      Has that ever happened to you?

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  3. martinealisonSeptember 22, 2015 at 9:30 PM

    Bonjour chère Julie,

    Je comprends pourquoi les petites reinettes viennent se réfugier et se prélasser sur les feuilles des nénuphars... Elles viennent admirer le magnifique spectacle que leur offrent les heures de la journée lorsque le soleil joue avec l'eau et les couleurs...

    Tout comme une petite reinette, de l'autre côté de mon écran je m'éblouis des couleurs de votre oeuvre. Je me laisse bercer par la sérénité de cette atmosphère.
    Bravo et merci pour ce partage.

    Gros bisous ♡

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comSeptember 23, 2015 at 8:54 PM

      Hello dear Julie, I understand why small reinettes take refuge and lounging on the leaves of water lilies ... They come to admire the magnificent spectacle offered by their hours of the day when the sun playing with water and colors. .. As a small russet, on the other side of my screen I dazzled the colors of your work. I let myself be lulled by the serenity of the atmosphere. Congratulations and thank you for sharing. Kisses ♡

      Thank You Martine, for such a beautifully expressed comment.

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  4. Autumn LeavesSeptember 23, 2015 at 3:48 AM

    Such a wow piece, Julie. I absolutely love it; the colors, the composition. Just truly breathtaking.

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comSeptember 23, 2015 at 8:55 PM

      Hi Sherry - glad you are feeling so happy. Thanks for the neat comment.

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  5. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingSeptember 23, 2015 at 5:10 AM

    This is my favorite of your waterlily series, Julie. I also, respond to the sunset and water reflections. I love the depth of this work!

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comSeptember 23, 2015 at 9:07 PM

      Hi Carol - Please to know you like it. I have the same reaction to your painting of the storm. Wonderful!

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  6. Kaethe BealerSeptember 23, 2015 at 8:23 AM

    I think you were very successful in the use of simple shapes with such a complicated subject! Your colors and use of light really convey that quiet moment!

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comSeptember 23, 2015 at 9:15 PM

      Quiet moment - I like that. You are doing simple shapes in the few values with your challenge series. Great idea and reinforces your already awesome skill with values. I do appreciate your comments during the hectic schedule of doing the challenge. Truly do!

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  7. SUSAN NALLYSeptember 23, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    So beautiful! Sunsets can be so tricky but this was was perfection.

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comSeptember 23, 2015 at 9:18 PM

      Nice of you - thanks Susan. Perfection is something you are really good at, Susan. I love all your work.

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  8. Kim MinichielloSeptember 23, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    Love how you pushed the color in this one!

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comSeptember 23, 2015 at 9:20 PM

      Hi Kim - yes - I pushed it and made a color I have never mixed before. Interesting. it all started with a new blue.
      Still admiring your waterlily!

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  9. Sharon L. GravesSeptember 23, 2015 at 11:46 AM

    So love this painting. Love the colors, the sunset, the subject and they way they all play off each other. Thank you!

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comSeptember 23, 2015 at 9:22 PM

      Hi Sharon - you always make me feel good and it is appreciated - especially on days when not everything goes well!!!!

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  10. Gatepost productionsSeptember 23, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    Love this pond series. What never fails to amaze me is that I see the paining with great clarity from a distance and then see the cleverness of the palette knife work when up close. I could never work this way: I don't have enough imagination and I only see realism ...But that doesn't stop me being amazed and enthralled by your brilliant techniques.

    Back burner indeed :) Boat building is art!!

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comSeptember 23, 2015 at 9:26 PM

      Impressionism does that - viewed close up it is all marks of colors but from a distance...it all falls into place. Part of what fascinates me.
      I get enthralled by your line work. I cannot do that.
      I can see that boat building is an art. Love the story on your post.

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  11. Jennifer RoseSeptember 23, 2015 at 1:50 PM

    such gorgeous warm colours :D like the sky and water are on fire :)

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comSeptember 23, 2015 at 9:30 PM

      I thought of the colors of fire too! Nice of you visit - especially on Wordless Wednesday.
      Hope you are feeling well.

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  12. myra andersonSeptember 23, 2015 at 3:10 PM

    stunning! i'd like to see this place!

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comSeptember 23, 2015 at 9:38 PM

      So would I - it was the colors from my deck on the pool.
      I floated a green tray to get the colors of the lily pads.
      Love your new runway painting! Food is looking pretty good too.

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  13. BhavaniSeptember 23, 2015 at 7:04 PM

    Wow! this is really stunning. Just the right color notes in the right places. love how abstract this is.

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comSeptember 23, 2015 at 9:45 PM

      I appreciate your comment because your use of colors is wonderful. Thank you.

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  14. padmajaSeptember 23, 2015 at 10:22 PM

    Classic beauty Julie, sunsets are my weaknesses and so also your paintings :-)

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comSeptember 24, 2015 at 9:06 AM

      I have noticed - we both love color. I also love your country as well as your paintings.

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  15. JaneSeptember 24, 2015 at 4:22 AM

    It just keeps getting better and better, my absolute favorite of the waterlilli series ! LOVE the dramatic colors in the sky and the reflection on the pond .

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comSeptember 24, 2015 at 9:09 AM

      And I know you have hit on a new way of painting for you that appears natural because they have been awesome - right from the first one. I hope you keep going. the sunflower is FABULOUS!
      So excited about your painting i forgot - thanks for the great comment, jane!

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  16. Joan TavolottSeptember 24, 2015 at 6:26 AM

    I love how you combined the sunset and the water lilies!!! My eye just travels from one area of light to the next through the whole painting. Beautiful!

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  17. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comSeptember 24, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    Hi Joan - thanks. I was just amazed seeing your four watercolor sketches from ONE DAY! Complex drawings too. My hats off to you!

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  18. UnknownSeptember 28, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    Catching up. This painting is warm and full and deep. One can kind of get lost in it. Lovely.

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Cheers,
Julie

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