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

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Misty Morning


Misty Morning
6 x 6 inches oil on canvas panel 

Artist Note
I saw a photo of
this stunningly beautiful sunrise
shared on a friend's blog,
and asked for permission to use it
and LOVED painting it. 
Simple shapes and lovely harmony.
Thank you, dear Debbie.

I am busy painting for my 
solo show in early November.
Pressure is on because I
have to finish all the ones 
that need framing by October.

Between teaching and painting 
I have not had any time to visit,
but will get round to it tonight. 
Not complaining...just explaining!
I miss my routine of 
seeing what everyone is doing.

31 comments:

  1. Beautiful image, love the colours. there should be music playing. All the best with your marathon.

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    1. Heavenly music for sure. Thanks John.
      I love the drawing you have started for the portrait - in oil...no less!

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  2. A lovely rendition of that sunrise!

    Glad that you are busy and humming along. Hope that when the show comes around you will share some pictures:)

    Take care,
    Libby

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    1. Thank you Libby. I will share some images closer to time. have no idea which ones will be tossed or selected yet.
      I enjoyed our exchange on your post about color.

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  3. What an inspiting palette! Lovely painting Julie, I just love those tones and the light!...Wow!

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    1. I love the colors also, Helen. Thanks for the visit. I see you are doing the Challenge and enjoyed seeing all the beautiful watercolors... bravo!

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  4. good luck getting all your paintings finished :)and great sun reflection on the water :)

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    1. So good to hear from you Jennifer. Sorry to find out your jaw has been a problem. Fingers crossed it all heals well, and in the meantime...love the salt shaker drawing!

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  5. And it is stunning! Love the reflection but also the turquoise in the sky.

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    1. Thank you very much, Sharon, and I was thinking what a beautiful yellow you mixed for your flower.
      Good luck with the Challenge.

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  6. Wow...this is gorgeous Julie! It really conveys a quiet and peaceful mood. Well done!

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    1. How nice of you - thank you, Shelley.
      I enjoyed seeing your figurative paintings as well as the lovely sunlit flower arrangement.

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  7. I love the misty atmosphere Julie!!! Beautiful reflections in the water from the sun is amazing!

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    1. Hi Hilda - I am always so happy to read your comments. Thank you.
      Hope the storm didn't hit over to your neck of the woods. We are having one here but escaping the worst of it.

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  8. Hi Julie, it's sooooooo beautiful. I thought that scene looked familiar.

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    1. It is a gorgeous place isn't it?
      I am still grinning after seeing your post
      about the car1

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  9. Looking at this just makes the day feel better...lovely! I love the soft glow of the harmonious colors.

    I see you enjoyed my comment about the paintings at the Galleries dell' Accademia. I appreciate how well they are painted but I can only take so much of them before I need a landscape or still life to comfort me. Lol

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    1. I am enjoying very much all of your sketches and posts about Venice. I understand completely how you felt about the old paintings...LOL!
      Thanks for taking the time to visit, dear Joan. I do appreciate you.

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  10. This looks like a piece of Heaven. Glorious color harmony, and you handled the gentle mist masterfully!

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    1. Thank you for your words of encouragement. had to use my memory plus the photo. We don't have views like this here although you may be experiencing a misty morning tomorrow?
      Hope you are painting and life is good.

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  11. What a beautiful blend of colors. Lovely painting Julie. Good luck getting the rest done for your show.

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    1. Hi Blanche - I was delighted to see you had a new painting, and really liked the different yellows you put into the pepper.
      thanks for the "luck."

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  12. You said it and I agree, stunningly beautiful ! You really got that feeling of mist.

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    1. How nice - thanks, Jane.
      You are the queen of tomato painting. Your latest painting shows me just how they should be painted.
      Not easy!

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  13. What a beautiful gem! Good luck with all your show preparation! I know it will be wonderful!

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    1. Thanks Carol. I always appreciate your encouraging comments.
      Love your chicken. I find them hard to paint so enjoyed studying your technique and colors.

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  14. The colors are singing and soothing to my mind, brilliant Julie!

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    1. How wonderful to hear from you across the many miles, Padmaja. Thinking of you and all you face. Sending warmest hugs your way.

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  15. Oh my Julie this is absolutely beautiful. You certainly captured the feel of that special morning. I just love it. So hope your November show goes well. Take care sweet friend. Hugs!

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    1. Thank you, dear friend. I keep you close to my heart and appreciate the uplifting post you share every week.

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  16. The peacefulness in your image is wonderfully assuring in all the current chaos of the media. Thank you.

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Julie