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Tuesday, December 15, 2015

'Tis The Season...




Season's Bauble
8x8  oil on canvas SOLD

This was done in the workshop.
A lot of fun.
I did a paint-a-long and it was
neat to see so many different 
versions of the same red ball
using the fracturing technique.

Artist Note
This is my last post before
Christmas.

Peace in the world - will
it ever happen?

I think of the refugees
trying to escape the horrors
of war in their homeland...

The countries who take them in
and the turbulence of of 
conflicting emotions...

I thank our military and their families
who sacrifice so much for the 
ultimate goal of 
Peace.

More than ever 
I am very grateful for 
my life.

May everyone's Christmas or
Holiday be full of joy and love 
for those we care for, as well 
as those who are now only 
memories in our hearts.

Be safe, be warm, and be at Peace
Blessings.



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61 comments:

  1. Mona PendletonDecember 15, 2015 at 4:17 PM

    Beautiful! Hope you offer an online workshop soon!

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comDecember 15, 2015 at 10:15 PM

      Hello Mona. Thanks for the visit.
      I am making another video, but do not know how to do an online workshop. I do know they are springing up all over the place. What a wonderful time to learn from them all. Wonderful Dreama has one coming out in January which promises to be fantastic.

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  2. Carol FlattDecember 15, 2015 at 9:23 PM

    A very special painting, Julie. Love the memories and feelings it brings forth. Your message is equally touching and beautifully written, and I can tell it is heartfelt. May you and yours have a peaceful, loving and memorable Christmas.

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comDecember 15, 2015 at 10:20 PM

      Hi Carol - thanks for such a lovely comment. I appreciate it. Thanks for the Christmas wishes. Wishing you and your family, the same.

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  3. UnknownDecember 15, 2015 at 9:25 PM

    Great painting. Christmas blessings and peace to you!

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comDecember 15, 2015 at 10:24 PM

      Thanks Helen. Happy to read your event was successful.Yea!
      Blessings back, my friend.

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  4. padmajaDecember 15, 2015 at 11:54 PM

    Beautiful Julie, wishing you a great festive season!

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comDecember 16, 2015 at 8:30 PM

      Thanks for the warm wishes, dear Padmaja.
      Looking forward to your next painting.

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  5. Shelley KoopmannDecember 16, 2015 at 5:30 AM

    What a beautiful Holiday painting! I am thankful for so many things this year..One of them being the inspiration your art gives me. Happy Holidays! I keep thinking John Lennon's words in 'So This Is Christmas...War is Over" has even more meaning this year. ��

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comDecember 16, 2015 at 9:01 PM

      I am so glad you reminded me of Lennon's words. It is a very powerful song - especially after Vietnam. Just as meaningful today.
      I think your painting of Brooklyn, the dog, is truly brilliant. You amaze!

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  6. Wendy BarrettDecember 16, 2015 at 6:04 AM

    Oh Julie, I love this gorgeous bauble! how opulent and festive it is. I hope you have a joyous Christmas and a very Happy New Year!

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comDecember 16, 2015 at 9:14 PM

      Hi Wendy, I return the wishes for a joyous Christmas. Most of all I wish you a stellar painting year in 2016.
      Thanks as always for the blogging friendship.

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  7. LS NelsonDecember 16, 2015 at 6:35 AM

    My sentiments as well and you have articulated so, so well.

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comDecember 16, 2015 at 9:19 PM

      I send you a warm hug, Lauren, with thanks for that lovely comment.

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  8. AnonymousDecember 16, 2015 at 6:41 AM

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
    Karen Rodgers

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comDecember 16, 2015 at 9:22 PM

      Absolutely great to hear from you Karen. Wishing you only the BEST and thank you for all you have done to help other artists in need. You have a generous heart.

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  9. hmuxoDecember 16, 2015 at 7:18 AM

    A lovely post Julie! Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year to you and your family!!

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comDecember 16, 2015 at 9:25 PM

      Hello sweet Hilda - I bet you enjoy New York City at this time of year.
      Lucky you! Looking forward to seeing your paintings next year.

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  10. Marcela StrasdasDecember 16, 2015 at 7:51 AM

    Merry Christmas to you and yours Julie!

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comDecember 16, 2015 at 9:31 PM

      Thanks Marcela. Same for you.
      That's a great nutcracker you painted! Love it!

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  11. Sharon L. GravesDecember 16, 2015 at 8:14 AM

    Beautiful painting. Merry Christmas.

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  12. Helene AdamsonDecember 16, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    And the very warmest best wishes back to you and yours, Julie, for a Happy Christmas and all that's good in the New Year. You're a treasure!

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comDecember 16, 2015 at 9:47 PM

      I feel the same way about you dear Helene.YOU are a treasure!
      Love your snow scene. Such lovely colors.

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  13. Celia BlancoDecember 16, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    Your painting is very festive, I love it!
    Your words really touched me.I wish you a very Merry Christmas,good health and serene spirit.

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comDecember 16, 2015 at 9:54 PM

      Thank you, Celia. I hope to enjoy Christmas very much.
      Your still life painting's great design has helped me with one of my own.
      I forgot how great a strong angle can be!

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  14. Helen H TrachyDecember 16, 2015 at 3:35 PM

    What a beautiful post Julie! I wish all the best for the Holiday's Season and the coming Year. Peace and Happiness to all!

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comDecember 16, 2015 at 10:15 PM

      Thank you, Helen. Back attcha!
      I enjoyed seeing the watercolor you are going to be finishing with acrylic.
      Great start.

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  15. Sea Dean - Paint a MasterpieceDecember 16, 2015 at 4:21 PM

    Have a great Christmas Julie. This painting is absolutely beautiful and there's no wonder that it's sold. Love to hubbie as well.

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comDecember 16, 2015 at 10:26 PM

      I am sure it will be a lovely Christmas - thanks Sea.
      That is a fabulous post on Kandinsky. I enjoyed it very much. Thank you.

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  16. Pointy Bird Studio - Leesa PadgetDecember 16, 2015 at 4:33 PM

    Lovely painting and words Julie, Peace to you too and have a great Christmas :)

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  17. Jennifer RoseDecember 16, 2015 at 5:04 PM

    have a great xmas! :D

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  18. martinealisonDecember 16, 2015 at 10:06 PM

    Bonjour chère amie,

    Une peinture festive pleine de charme. Le talent de l'artiste exulte même dans l'art de la féerie de Noël. Vos couleurs sont très belles, vivifiantes et pleine de magie.


    Je vous souhaite de joyeuses fêtes de Noël.

    Gros bisous ☃

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comDecember 18, 2015 at 7:43 AM

      My "translation" didn't work today so having to resort to my school time french. Thank you Martine. Happy you like the painting. I like the colors too.
      I wish you a joyous Noel.

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  19. Meredith AdlerDecember 17, 2015 at 2:32 AM

    What a beautiful finale to your holiday season. I have never been so awed by a painting of an ornament before! Best wishes to you and your family...

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comDecember 18, 2015 at 8:06 AM

      Hello Meredith - love this comment. Bless you.
      I am excited about your exploration into the abstract and am so looking forward to following your progress.

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  20. CoraDecember 17, 2015 at 4:39 AM

    Hello Julie,
    I love your very colorful painting. Thank you for sharing the painting and the beautiful message. And for your wishes for the Holiday season. I also want to wish you a very meaningful, joyful and blessed Christmas, together with your love ones. God bless.

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comDecember 18, 2015 at 8:15 AM

      Thank you for the lovely Christmas wishes, Cora.
      I love your apple - beautifully painted and also the plumeria on the previous post.

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  21. Deborah NolanDecember 17, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    Dear Julie such a lovely painting to celebrate this beautiful time of the year. We have so much to celebrate. Most especially for that little baby boy born so long ago in Bethlehem. May He bring true peace to all hearts. Merry Christmas friend. Thank you so much for your friendship. God bless!

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comDecember 18, 2015 at 8:17 AM

      The true meaning of Christmas is often forgotten, but not in my home.
      I love your Christmas post and the blogging friendship we share.
      Yes, True Peace.

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  22. Gatepost productionsDecember 17, 2015 at 2:18 PM

    Wonderful Painting and Wonderful Sentiment

    A Very Happy Christmas, Julie!! See you in the New Year.

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comDecember 18, 2015 at 11:06 AM

      Thank you, dear John. Enjoy your Christmas with a the love and fun which accompanies it.

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  23. JaneDecember 17, 2015 at 2:52 PM

    Wishing you and your dear ones a wonderful Christmas . Love your beautiful Christmas bauble.

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comDecember 18, 2015 at 11:08 AM

      I wish you the same, my friend. Another year of wishing each other it. I love your paintings and your lovely spirit.

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  24. Joan TavolottDecember 17, 2015 at 4:32 PM

    I think you are the queen of texture, Julie! This is beautiful and so festive!!!

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comDecember 18, 2015 at 11:09 AM

      LOL - queen...well, thank YOU, dear Joan.
      I think you are the QUEEN of sketching!

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  25. MYSTELIOS December 19, 2015 at 12:45 AM

    Very wonderful painting, nice and interesting Christmas inspiration !!!
    My best season greetings for happy Christmas and New Year !!!

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comDecember 21, 2015 at 10:09 PM

      I wish the same back to you and was happy to see your painting of Venice. Your perspective is and scale are amazing.

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  26. LauraDecember 19, 2015 at 7:39 PM

    Your ornament painting is gorgeous Julie. You have captured the festive season beautifully. Merry Christmas and continued Happy Painting in 2016.

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comDecember 21, 2015 at 10:14 PM

      Thank you, Laura. And I like your poinsettia.
      Looking forward to your journey with paint in 2016. Merry Christmas.

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  27. SusanDecember 21, 2015 at 4:51 PM

    Merry Christmas to you and your family, Julie - you are such an inspiration to me!

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comDecember 21, 2015 at 10:16 PM

      Oh wow - thank YOU Susan. Your art is certainly an inspiration to me and I am delighted to see such a neat post. Love the dogs and adore the rabbits. Congrats on the sales.
      Enjoy Christmas!

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  28. Lisa Graham December 21, 2015 at 8:57 PM

    I bet that was a lot of fun to paint this together. I love yours. Merry Christmas Julie!!!

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comDecember 21, 2015 at 10:25 PM

      I had a fun group and yes - paint-a-longs are fun. Thanks for liking it.
      Your new painting of the cafe scene is fabulous. I LOVE the patterns you use.
      Wishing you the merriest of Christmas wishes, my friend. Cant wait to see what you are painting next year.

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  29. watercolour by HyeSunDecember 22, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    What a beautiful painting and lovely post Julie!! Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comDecember 28, 2015 at 8:37 PM

      Thank you and thank you. I hope it will be a Happy New Year.
      I really enjoyed seeing your plate of brussel sprouts and pomegranates seeds. I thought it was a photo at first. The way you have the leafs gently over-lapping the edge made it extra special.

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  30. Celeste BerginDecember 28, 2015 at 7:57 PM

    What a fabulous red ornament...! Just love it. Happy New Year, Julie~!

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  31. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comDecember 28, 2015 at 8:43 PM

    Back attcha, my friend, with thanks. same to you.
    I just visited and saw your wonderful floral. OMG...the glass vase is really stunning.

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Cheers,
Julie

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