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Sunday, September 18, 2016

White Oleanders


Oleanders
6"x 8" 
oil on linen mounted on panel $140.
Purchase HERE

Artist Note.
We have a beautiful
large bush of these
blooming by the deck.

In this painting, I am trying
for a cooler palette.
I am usually drawn to
the warmer colors but
here I used
lavender and green
-a warm and cool
of each of them.


14 comments:

  1. Beautiful, as always, Julie. I love this side of the spectrum. I read White Oleander many years ago and was absolutely intrigued by Janet Fitch's unique use of similes and metaphors. I love the uniqueness of your beautiful work too.
    Sharon

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  2. That's a clever colour combination: I love the way the background lifts the blooms off the 'page,' and also reflects faintly in the flower petals. So much depth. Beautiful.

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  3. Beautiful palette Julie! I like how the colors are reflected in the shadow side of the blooms!

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  4. so pretty :) I think the colours make it look calm and delicate

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  5. Honestly, I would never have thought of a lavender and green combination -- you are such an accomplished colorist, Julie!

    Thanks for keeping an eye on my blog, by the way. I am fine, just a few distractions lately. At least I can shortly post some of the commissioned portraits I have been doing, once they're delivered. I also have upcoming cataract surgery...isn't it always something?! I miss my regular painting routine.

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  6. Hi Julie, it is lovely! Does Oleander have a pretty fragrance too?

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  7. Dear Julie as always just stunning. Are Oleanders fragrant? I do not believe they grow here in our region.
    Your palette if colors is just lovely. Very peaceful colors friend. They look like they are growing in sunshine. Have a wonderful day sweet friend. Hugs!

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  8. I love the shading in the background and the light and shadows on the blossoms. Gorgeous!

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  9. Another beautiful combination of colors. love the painting Julie.

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  10. I have a big tree of pink Oleanders in my garden, though very beautiful I wish they were white. These are stunning, so many subtle colors in the white !

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  11. Lovely piece Julie! I love the soft colors you used!

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  12. This size of surface was just made for a scene such as this. Your diagonal composition with leaves AND flowers fill the space beautifully! Truly lovely!

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  13. I love how you have brought out the beautiful white flowers with the lavender colors. Oleanders grow well in my area too.
    Congratulations on having your paintings included in the book!!

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  14. I love the way you made the background color reflect on the petals, I can almost touch them!

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Cheers,
Julie