tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post304890219360191640..comments2024-01-18T02:29:43.020-07:00Comments on Art Talk - Julie Ford Oliver: Life Cyclejuliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-73689237965515878912016-12-17T06:32:14.598-07:002016-12-17T06:32:14.598-07:00The way you composed the painting leaves me breath...The way you composed the painting leaves me breathless! Beautiful turquoise color! I am happy you are feeling refreshed and well! Celia Blancohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07669218214678136163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-72916129969410021052016-12-15T22:06:01.066-07:002016-12-15T22:06:01.066-07:00Always good to have a visit from you. Sue. I agree...Always good to have a visit from you. Sue. I agree about the blue.<br />I enjoyed seeing your Sea Glass Reflections. So abstract and yet so real.juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-92219953597992425172016-12-15T22:03:41.249-07:002016-12-15T22:03:41.249-07:00NEVER a dull moment with you John. I am worried I ...NEVER a dull moment with you John. I am worried I will fail the IQ test here. Painting a train?juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-89014908807818492762016-12-15T19:05:28.547-07:002016-12-15T19:05:28.547-07:00Welcome back, Julie! I love the touches of turquoi...Welcome back, Julie! I love the touches of turquoise in this that makes the birds stand out so nicely. I think turquoise adds such a wonderful warm feel to a painting. The change from the earth tones to the turquoise gives this such a nice dimension!Joan Tavolotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11290923567339587417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-33482547251838180812016-12-15T02:01:49.047-07:002016-12-15T02:01:49.047-07:00Funny you should say ROCK ... which ties together ...Funny you should say ROCK ... which ties together with the 'teaser'<br /><br />The 6.5 Special's steamin' down the line,<br />The 6.5 Special's right on time.<br />Coal in the boiler burnin' up'n bright,<br />Rollin' and a-rockin' through the night,<br />My heart's a-beatin' 'cos I'll be meetin'<br />The 6.5. Special at the station tonight.Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-31930293109050388982016-12-15T00:46:54.862-07:002016-12-15T00:46:54.862-07:00A BEAUTY! The blues are what made this "POP.&...A BEAUTY! The blues are what made this "POP." NICE Sale, too.Sue Marrazzo Fine Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119033602079882097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-91440083888192887142016-12-14T22:38:56.826-07:002016-12-14T22:38:56.826-07:00How neat it was to read your association of turquo...How neat it was to read your association of turquoise and moi! I am going to cherish this one. Thank you, also, Helene, for remembering the ginger jar painting.<br />I just marveled at your commissioned portrait of Monica. Amazing, and I know it will be absolutely treasured by her daughter. You have a true gift at capturing the essence of a person.juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-78198585916769435332016-12-14T22:18:37.387-07:002016-12-14T22:18:37.387-07:00Good to have you visit, Jean. Thank you. Happy due...Good to have you visit, Jean. Thank you. Happy due to the colors I think?<br />Love your new nude. Definitely as good or better than any of the nudes I saw at Art basil. Truly!juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-7105914401440094342016-12-14T22:15:11.827-07:002016-12-14T22:15:11.827-07:00Thank you, Sharon. I love the colors too.
I enjoye...Thank you, Sharon. I love the colors too.<br />I enjoyed your post reminding us to stay in the moment and I thought what you wrote in the previous about owning original art was spot on.juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-58113247964698726102016-12-14T22:03:47.203-07:002016-12-14T22:03:47.203-07:00Hi Blanche. I see you are still not posting, but h...Hi Blanche. I see you are still not posting, but hope you are at least painting. I always love your visits and thank you for sharing your observations. It really pleases me you like this painting.<br />juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-16925418887329754902016-12-14T21:52:27.392-07:002016-12-14T21:52:27.392-07:00I did a solo show many years ago called Life Cycle...I did a solo show many years ago called Life Cycle and yes, you are right, the subject matter was diverse...no birds in it though.<br />I always find your comments insightful, Carol, and really appreciate the careful observation of my painting. You honor me.juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-55004386212470453572016-12-14T21:35:16.502-07:002016-12-14T21:35:16.502-07:00Thanks Jennifer. I really liked the "ooh&quo...Thanks Jennifer. I really liked the "ooh"<br />I am amazed at your dragon work. You are so talented.juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-62372349660328538212016-12-14T21:19:09.578-07:002016-12-14T21:19:09.578-07:00What a great comment. Bless you! It is like you tr...What a great comment. Bless you! It is like you truly understand the risk of exploration...and the feeling of pleasure when it works!<br />Congratulations on your great DPW Spotlight interview, Kaethe. I really enjoyed reading it. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-4165900872926275452016-12-14T20:25:57.707-07:002016-12-14T20:25:57.707-07:00I really enjoyed seeing your non-representational ...I really enjoyed seeing your non-representational paintings, Stephanie. Your impressionistic paintings are beautiful but I sense the future is going to be an exciting period of many discoveries.<br />Thank you for the visit and Holiday wishes.juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-40222460249210103412016-12-14T19:48:39.844-07:002016-12-14T19:48:39.844-07:00Thanks Hilda. We both worked with blue this time. ...Thanks Hilda. We both worked with blue this time. You have such a rich color harmony in your beautiful still life. I am surprised you do not do more still life paintings because you are so good at them (i was delighted to see a bird on the pitcher!)juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-18476183146145972232016-12-14T19:10:27.088-07:002016-12-14T19:10:27.088-07:00Good to know you love this one, John....thank you....Good to know you love this one, John....thank you. It makes me grateful I have been experimenting.. Your large painting sounds fascinating. I never considered pen and ink drawing possible on canvas in the detailed way you do it. You must have come up with a way to make the canvas very smooth. I cannot wait to see it. Good for you!<br />Maybe the boat is almost completed so your creative juices must be spinning for you to end your wonderful new post with such a teaser. You ROCK, my friend.juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-23939244252235184642016-12-14T18:15:04.602-07:002016-12-14T18:15:04.602-07:00I think Kaethe said it well..."taking risks a...I think Kaethe said it well..."taking risks and finding joy" -- that's you! This lovely painting also made me realize that I associate you with the color turquoise. It's elegant, warm and vibrant, just like you. And it's featured in one of my very favorite paintings of yours, the ginger jar with eggs and feather.Helene Adamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12652560365974237451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-10554690805673436032016-12-14T13:49:17.715-07:002016-12-14T13:49:17.715-07:00I'm glad; also feel like this is a surprisingl...I'm glad; also feel like this is a surprisingly happy painting of crows.Jean Spitzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13520415864511680025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-32593458750905962292016-12-14T12:41:45.247-07:002016-12-14T12:41:45.247-07:00Learning your fracturing technique is on my list f...Learning your fracturing technique is on my list for 2017. Love the color palette in this painting.Sharon L. Graveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04431667073464367767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-60868384635462063212016-12-14T11:17:09.390-07:002016-12-14T11:17:09.390-07:00Fabulous color combinations, one of many of your p...Fabulous color combinations, one of many of your paintings I love. Also, thanks for sharing many of your thoughts Julie.Blanche Niznikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616130987484959852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-30170462834115595702016-12-14T10:33:11.062-07:002016-12-14T10:33:11.062-07:00A very clever idea for subject matter, Julie...Lif...A very clever idea for subject matter, Julie...Life Cycle. I can see that this could be done with flowers, veggies. people, etc. <br /><br />Your outlining of the crows with a blue/turquoise line makes the birds glow beautifully. And, the verticals and horizontals guide my eye throughout the work. Superbly done!Carol Flatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13280091225563623507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-62056927623368279492016-12-14T09:33:38.048-07:002016-12-14T09:33:38.048-07:00ooh very nice :) like the blue on the bird, works ...ooh very nice :) like the blue on the bird, works well with the turquoise in the background :)Jennifer Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06528908250338974537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-73599892019473253042016-12-14T07:46:24.765-07:002016-12-14T07:46:24.765-07:00Art is a never ending journey and I love being wit...Art is a never ending journey and I love being witness to yours! Thank you for sharing your process. I love this piece, not only because it's beautiful but it speaks to creativity, taking risks and finding joy! Love it Julie!Kaethe Bealerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16407036018162325267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-21911666972245188312016-12-14T07:27:04.768-07:002016-12-14T07:27:04.768-07:00Beautiful painting! Happy Holidays Julie!Beautiful painting! Happy Holidays Julie!Stephanie Berryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01509283083557327502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-78021209427687776222016-12-14T07:10:40.314-07:002016-12-14T07:10:40.314-07:00Your work with acrylics is wonderful as well Julie...Your work with acrylics is wonderful as well Julie! I love the blues surrounding the birds. Makes them pop perfectly..the added eggs finish this beautiful painting! Awesome work as always!!!hmuxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.com