tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post1929622600510190678..comments2024-01-18T02:29:43.020-07:00Comments on Art Talk - Julie Ford Oliver: Floating Dahlias.juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-42195709911459951182015-11-12T22:30:17.624-07:002015-11-12T22:30:17.624-07:00You speak from your heart, your analysis is so pre...You speak from your heart, your analysis is so precise, the execution astounding, it is pure joy, all in all !padmajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18297562916603110230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-81633562148585228092015-11-12T11:02:18.802-07:002015-11-12T11:02:18.802-07:00What you say is true, Julie; it doesn't matter...What you say is true, Julie; it doesn't matter. However, you in your usual, skilful way have managed to make them look as they ought and make them float. Superb!<br />SMVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14830660345886672049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-82864277720897946882015-11-11T09:58:30.851-07:002015-11-11T09:58:30.851-07:00As I commented on DPW: "They DO look like dah...As I commented on DPW: "They DO look like dahlias, not lilies, but it's very evocative of Monet nonetheless -- intended as a compliment, by the way. It's lovely, Julie!" It was also a wonderful insight to see the process photos in your newsletter. I envy your visit to the Nedra Mattuecci gallery, too. I've noticed in my various art magazines that it has some fabulous artists. Always a delight to follow your adventures, and savor your talents!Helene Adamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12652560365974237451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-74029131681298410002015-11-10T18:50:23.398-07:002015-11-10T18:50:23.398-07:00The arboretum near me has a dahlia garden and ther...The arboretum near me has a dahlia garden and there is a birdbath that always has some of the fallen dahlia blossoms floating in it. This is really lovely. I love the reflections of the flowers in the water and the fullness of the blossoms. Beautiful!Joan Tavolotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11290923567339587417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-14514434684761629252015-11-10T18:09:30.992-07:002015-11-10T18:09:30.992-07:00Yes - don't know myself how this will end up y...Yes - don't know myself how this will end up yet.<br />Your drawing of the horses head just is amazing. Gold star stuff!juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-39229189570902418732015-11-10T18:06:50.468-07:002015-11-10T18:06:50.468-07:00We both love water John. Around flowers or boats!!...We both love water John. Around flowers or boats!!!<br />Enjoyed seeing your process shots. I have you on my side bar now - took me forever to work out how to do that.juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-3385527850784624742015-11-10T18:05:37.720-07:002015-11-10T18:05:37.720-07:00Thank you, I really thing your new painting is fab...Thank you, I really thing your new painting is fabulous. The Cycladic art and culture was so beautifully pure. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-75462833667927059282015-11-10T18:01:33.895-07:002015-11-10T18:01:33.895-07:00It was difficult to make them look floating with t...It was difficult to make them look floating with the overhead viewpoint. I had loads of wipe offs. Fortunately with using the transparent colors they came of clean every time, <br />Impression yes - funny how some things do. My friends remarked on how nice they were and moved on. I stayed soaking every detail in. No accounting for taste is there?juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-85554564665085776172015-11-10T17:58:17.696-07:002015-11-10T17:58:17.696-07:00I took classes from Ovanes almost 20 years ago. I ...I took classes from Ovanes almost 20 years ago. I was not painting full time then, but my note book is treasured and looked at to this very day. Brilliant teacher. I have stuck to his transparent underpainting. He would not like my work now because my work does NOT have the bravado stroke he loves so much. His mantra...VALUES then COLOR.<br />Nest...THINK beautiful color!<br />He would LOVE your beautiful and amazing colorful fall tree painting.juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-83422615688003854112015-11-10T17:53:21.136-07:002015-11-10T17:53:21.136-07:00Lucky you raising Dahlias. They are amazing and I ...Lucky you raising Dahlias. They are amazing and I especially love them floating. thanks for such a lovely comment Sharon. You have such a kind heart....every month giving away a painting. I love the happy smile on this month's winners facejuliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-73186869304954756522015-11-10T17:48:12.812-07:002015-11-10T17:48:12.812-07:00Glad you think it has a luminous quality, Kaethe. ...Glad you think it has a luminous quality, Kaethe. Thanks.<br />Your latest painting with the boat is extra special. It blows me away how you can be so true on your values.juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-36563917840517102682015-11-10T14:18:15.998-07:002015-11-10T14:18:15.998-07:00nice to see a few pics of it before its finished :...nice to see a few pics of it before its finished :) helps to show how you make up the final image :)Jennifer Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06528908250338974537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-74642561302149981492015-11-10T13:07:31.277-07:002015-11-10T13:07:31.277-07:00I love the idea of flowers floating on a pool or p...I love the idea of flowers floating on a pool or pond. The light, reflections and colours just asking to be painted ... and there you were. Gorgeous!Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-49370159901383323702015-11-10T12:33:23.493-07:002015-11-10T12:33:23.493-07:00Very beautiful flower composition with so nice col...Very beautiful flower composition with so nice colours !!!MYSTELIOS https://www.blogger.com/profile/04586221161231975293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-87335759615693845162015-11-10T11:31:56.758-07:002015-11-10T11:31:56.758-07:00The whole concept of floating flowers definitely o...The whole concept of floating flowers definitely offers a creative jolt! What possibilities! The alluring colors that come from your mixing with the palette knife are captivating. Very rich and varied.The garden display you witnessed certainly did make a profound impression on you.Carol Flatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13280091225563623507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-26670228654645672492015-11-10T09:01:13.876-07:002015-11-10T09:01:13.876-07:00This is lovely but I know you will probably be sho...This is lovely but I know you will probably be showing us something new and fabulous at every stage. I love seeing stage two as it reminds me of Ovanes Berberian and the way he sometimes starts and yet it will have your signature - which I love.mary maxamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04721510735181325751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-25674930104321946112015-11-10T08:14:21.141-07:002015-11-10T08:14:21.141-07:00We have raised dahlias on the farm here for floris...We have raised dahlias on the farm here for florist shops and I love them. These are beautiful. I saw them floating in the water at first glance, although you are right, we are not used to seeing too many types of flowers floating in the water. Loved your process photos. You are always so giving with how you do things. Can't wait to see more.Sharon L. Graveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04431667073464367767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-13090499615756795772015-11-10T07:57:38.185-07:002015-11-10T07:57:38.185-07:00Peaceful, gentle and luminous are words that come ...Peaceful, gentle and luminous are words that come to me in looking at this work. Beautiful Julie!Kaethe Bealerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16407036018162325267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-25832330853740663192015-11-10T07:48:13.136-07:002015-11-10T07:48:13.136-07:00When I was in India I loved the way they floated t...When I was in India I loved the way they floated the heads of the flowers and have done it here when they start to droop. Fle<br />Floating a tea light in it is a wonderful idea, thanks my friend..<br />Your beautiful water colors on the silk clothing is beyond fabulous. I fell in love with a certain top.juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-68936105259517007322015-11-10T07:38:56.778-07:002015-11-10T07:38:56.778-07:00LOL. Naturally I know your preferences, dear Libby...LOL. Naturally I know your preferences, dear Libby. Your new post has neat examples of computer work which fits so perfectly with your goals. Very inspiring. <br />Thanks for the visit - as always. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-57000442070962640792015-11-10T07:32:51.564-07:002015-11-10T07:32:51.564-07:00That doesn't surprise me Helen. I see your lov...That doesn't surprise me Helen. I see your love for abstraction growing stronger. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-83774940926019924342015-11-10T06:04:27.004-07:002015-11-10T06:04:27.004-07:00Gorgeous work as always Julie! I love the rich col...Gorgeous work as always Julie! I love the rich color combinations and reflections on the water. There are florists who make centerpieces with flowers and tealights. I know it also works with roses. This idea reminds me of that, it is very beautiful! Celia Blancohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07669218214678136163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-27802785136513107502015-11-10T05:25:47.130-07:002015-11-10T05:25:47.130-07:00Well, you know I am going to tell you that I like ...Well, you know I am going to tell you that I like shots 1 and 2! But, where you stopped is very Julie-like so I like that too! Paint from your heart and all else seems to follow:)Libby Fifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13532162740012986996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-84675780623394739162015-11-09T21:57:13.421-07:002015-11-09T21:57:13.421-07:00My personal favorite also. This subject really len...My personal favorite also. This subject really lends itself to abstraction. It just glows. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10287487451653417252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-88556694558932340572015-11-09T21:06:07.128-07:002015-11-09T21:06:07.128-07:00You are very encouraging, Hilda, and I appreciate ...You are very encouraging, Hilda, and I appreciate it even more so because I really love your work. Waiting impatiently for the next onejuliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.com