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Monday, September 18, 2017

Patina & Peaches




Patina & Peaches
6"x 6" oil on canvas

Artist Note.
I painted this while visiting a
good painting friend, back in August.
I was attracted to the
beautiful patina
on the antique tray.

Preparing the house
AND studio ready to sell
has been a lot of work
but at least this was part of
our own plan.
I really feel for the folk
who have just had their homes
torn apart or flooded in
Florida and Houston.
Getting it all back to normal
will take a huge effort.
I send my true
and warmest blessings to all those
reading this who have been,
 affected. May the future get brighter
very quickly.

29 comments:

  1. Amen to your lovely prayer, Julie.
    And I LOVE that painting - great title, too!

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    1. Thanks Chris...I was thinking of you today...both of us in the moving mode. The difference is you have a place to move into. Love the older Elephant piece and enjoyed reading about the teacher who inspired you at that time. You were so lucky, she is really, really good.

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  2. Ah, I'm so glad you found time for some visiting with a friend during your transition. Need to recharge from time to time for your own health. Your painting is so rich in contrast between the hard smoothness of the tray and soft delicate peaches. All I can think of is Yin and Yang. Enjoy your day!

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    1. I agree - recharge! it seems so long ago now.
      You have so many good food hints on your blog, Carol.
      Went and got the Panino prosciutto - perfect!

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  3. Love all those peachy warm and cool colors! And another Amen to your thoughts and prayers.

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    1. Thanks, Mary. I think that Houston is making a wonderful recovery. Not sure but it appears the same for Florida.
      people are great.
      Love the latest fisherman. Timless and reminded me of my father's hem...poaching days. In England in those days there were not too many places you could legally fish

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  4. Oh yes Julie - just a great reminder to any of us who are grumbling with housework, etc. My heart goes out to those in Texas and La. and Florida. Praying they will soon be back into homes and looking forward to the future. Take care friend. P.S. love your painting as always. I think you certainly captured the patina on that plate. Hugs!

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    1. We are in complete accord, my friend.
      Your new post is a lovely and very tranquil visit into the start of fall. Thank you.
      Have a blessed week

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  5. Beautiful, Julie! I love that "here and there" green as well as that stroke of bright blue on the tray! Attention-getters! The large strokes in the background are eye-catching as well.

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    1. Happy you like it, Carol. Thank you.
      I am always wondering what you are painting. I hope you are back into getting ready to hit the publish button!
      Miss your posts.

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  6. I love how the deepest color of the peaches is reflected along the edge of the tray as well as the center. Gorgeous!

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    1. Thank you, Joan, for the great comment.The Gorgeous made my heart jump!
      Watching the storm Jose approaching you is another scary wait. Love the beach painting you did though - amazing movement and you caught the stormy colors perfectly.

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  7. Such an interesting painting beautifully composed. Lovely.
    Did I miss..........are you changing your studio or selling your home? Big transitions!

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    1. Nice to know you like it. Thanks, Helen.
      Yes, moving. Staying here in town but we are downsizing. Hate to leave my amazing studio but it has been perfect while I have been fortunate enough to have it. It is meant to bring pleasure to another person now.

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  8. Another beauty, OK, I must start posting, I'm painting just not getting things posted. You continue to inspire Julie.

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    1. Happy to know you are painting. Can't wait to see what you are working on.

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  9. Those peaches are wonderful, Julie. I can feel the bloom on them. Just beautiful.

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    1. Hi, Trudy, thanks for the visit and great comment. It means a lot.

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  10. A beautiful painting Julie! The peaches look SO real...fuzzy and perfect!! The reflections in the tray is wonderful!!! Excellent work as always, my friend. I, as well pray that everyone is well in Florida and Texas!!!!

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    1. Thinking about you and the storm heading your was. Jose. Bound to bring back memories. Hope all will be well, dear Hilda. Your new portrait is beyond fabulous. I think it is my favorite out of the many great ones you have done...and that is saying something!!

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    1. I hope you all raised a lot of money with the painting sale. I saw some great paintings, Bruce, with most having SOLD on them. You have a wonderful supportive art community.
      Oh yes...thanks for the compliment.

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  12. the colours of the peaches and the colours on the tray go really well together

    so many people were effected by the storms, and a lot of them can't afford to fix their homes or it is really hard to even afford basic things :(

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    1. I have once again been reminded of the outstanding kindness compassion that the majority of people share, here in America. Heartwarming.
      Thank you for the lovely complement, Jennifer.
      I will sincerely return it. Your incredible falcon drawing knocked my socks off. I really admire you for your determination and persistence in overcoming your obstacles.

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  13. Another little wonder , great depth and reflection depicted in the plate , and those peaches look good enough to eat , so real !
    I am SO worried about a friend living in Texas, haven't head from her since the flooding .

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    1. Thank you, Jane.
      I do hope your friend is okay. So many involved but we are hearing good things on everything improving.
      Sending Blessings.

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  14. Such a beautiful calming painting.

    My aunt and uncle escaped Irma from Naples, Florida and are here with me. They aren't allowed to go home yet. Your prayer is appreciated!

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    1. So that is why you have not posted. Too busy being a Good Samaritan for your family. It must be very hard on them - at their age especially.
      Blessing especially coming their way and for you too.

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  15. Love your peaches, Julie. They make me hungry!

    Thank you for your kind thoughts of all of us in Florida. Most people on the east coast now have power, however, the west coast has another week or more without the basics.

    Here, our thoughts are with the people in the numerous Carribbean islands, whose homes and business have been destroyed by not just one, but two Cat 5 storms. They have no funds or way to recover. In the islands, most structures are without insurance of any kind. Now that they are demolished, their future wages are also gone as they depend 100% on tourism.

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Julie