tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post6880459425115060091..comments2024-01-18T02:29:43.020-07:00Comments on Art Talk - Julie Ford Oliver: Turquoise and Orchidjuliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-22117641567225039092014-07-30T11:34:39.267-06:002014-07-30T11:34:39.267-06:00I can see why you love that little vase. How wonde...I can see why you love that little vase. How wonderful it could be resurrected! This little study is so interesting with the texture and color contrasts. What a treasure.Diana Moses Botkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06254521493118166524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-4576477453970688682014-07-29T13:32:53.294-06:002014-07-29T13:32:53.294-06:00Wonderful how things worked out, Julie!! You with ...Wonderful how things worked out, Julie!! You with your beautiful resurrected vase and him with a painting to treasure. <br />That IS a beautiful vase and painting!!!Dean H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02834470562550878971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-39832905042389581902014-07-29T06:05:22.337-06:002014-07-29T06:05:22.337-06:00Julie, this is a lovely painting. So happy the v...Julie, this is a lovely painting. So happy the vase was repaired. Really enjoying your post and amazing art. jsicignano2.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00952267666954894935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-2076453272794587072014-07-28T21:13:18.982-06:002014-07-28T21:13:18.982-06:00No Mary - I did not lose it. This was painted AFTE...No Mary - I did not lose it. This was painted AFTER he repaired it. Lucky me.<br />Love your Basque girl. You paint them so well<br />juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-43435933592312697762014-07-28T21:04:33.707-06:002014-07-28T21:04:33.707-06:00What a lovely way to put it. Thank you, Susan.
Tha...What a lovely way to put it. Thank you, Susan.<br />Thanks also for the great post - I encourage everyone to go over and read about Susan's visit to the COEUR d'ALENE art show and auction.<br />http://susansmolenskyfineart.blogspot.com/juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-85925156075233991092014-07-28T20:45:40.569-06:002014-07-28T20:45:40.569-06:00The colors are rich but not gaudy. I had to work u...The colors are rich but not gaudy. I had to work up to it cautiously as the orchids are important too. <br />Your paintings are full of energy and I love your freedom of experimenting with different subjects.juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-45930930324935553262014-07-28T20:43:15.369-06:002014-07-28T20:43:15.369-06:00I think he was pleased but not the gushy type. I d...I think he was pleased but not the gushy type. I do know that he is the kind to really appreciate the thought.<br />Enjoy your time off to do busy work and will look forward to seeing you back in a couple of weeks.juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-81029596848654632822014-07-28T20:40:46.124-06:002014-07-28T20:40:46.124-06:00Yes - not many have the patience for sure. I feel ...Yes - not many have the patience for sure. I feel so blessed to have someone who would do that. I have painted it many times. It is hand made by a Japanese artist and the shape and glazes are beyond beautiful.<br />You have a beautiful portrait of a young Japanese girl and I have a pot. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-20169581287334015342014-07-28T20:37:36.953-06:002014-07-28T20:37:36.953-06:00Nice to hear from you Sue.
Loving your work.Nice to hear from you Sue. <br />Loving your work.juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-61940858593540773462014-07-28T20:36:53.917-06:002014-07-28T20:36:53.917-06:00Perfect trade - eh? I think I enjoyed painting it ...Perfect trade - eh? I think I enjoyed painting it more than he enjoyed the hours putting it together!<br />I REALLY LIKE THE MINISTER'S STORY. THANKS.<br />Loved your landscape.juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-19736342173078047492014-07-28T20:35:29.171-06:002014-07-28T20:35:29.171-06:00A heartbreaker to have lost the vase, but oh what ...A heartbreaker to have lost the vase, but oh what a beautiful memory of it.The volume and color are terrific!mary maxamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04721510735181325751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-52853254198804514412014-07-28T20:33:25.912-06:002014-07-28T20:33:25.912-06:00How nice of you. Thank you.
Your watercolor was f...How nice of you. Thank you.<br /> Your watercolor was full of atmosphere and beautifully done.juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-42540214310897131032014-07-28T20:32:21.217-06:002014-07-28T20:32:21.217-06:00yes - it appears so. Thanks Libby. I found your pa...yes - it appears so. Thanks Libby. I found your painting and remarks about the California Group of water-colorists, interesting. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-47015857114067669292014-07-28T20:30:26.198-06:002014-07-28T20:30:26.198-06:00Aw..shucks, Sherry! Thanksbever so.
You are like m...Aw..shucks, Sherry! Thanksbever so.<br />You are like me I guess... friendship is to be treasured and never to be taken advantage of.juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-62295689012792386912014-07-28T20:28:16.637-06:002014-07-28T20:28:16.637-06:00It makes me feel good to know you like it. Thanks ...It makes me feel good to know you like it. Thanks Celia. Yes, I think he was surprised. He has an educated eye for art so I was praying he really liked it. <br />Art is so subjective that one can never be sure. I do know he would have feelings for the vase because of all the time he spent on it.<br />Your journal sketches are wonderful.juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-91296803640275526332014-07-28T16:02:08.585-06:002014-07-28T16:02:08.585-06:00And now that you have immortalized both the vase a...And now that you have immortalized both the vase and his kindness in paint, it can never be damaged again! What magic!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-57570804527198569812014-07-28T11:32:43.901-06:002014-07-28T11:32:43.901-06:00Many said it before me. The use of color is outsta...Many said it before me. The use of color is outstanding. The blues and then that little bit of yellow-gold down at the bottom. And did I mention the warm background?<br />Friends are priceless, aren't they?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10287487451653417252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-36849068442632105642014-07-28T11:02:08.755-06:002014-07-28T11:02:08.755-06:00Dear Julie - what a great friend to salvage your v...Dear Julie - what a great friend to salvage your vase. I can understand why you love it too. I am sure he is going to be so pleased to receive your beautiful painting. Hope you have a great day.Debbie Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11168646638438558551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-15079574772771869842014-07-28T10:29:42.813-06:002014-07-28T10:29:42.813-06:00Absolutely beautiful...even with the glare...it do...Absolutely beautiful...even with the glare...it doesn't take away from this gorgeous piece, Julie!! I love the colors and pattern on this vase... LOVE the story and he certainly deserved the painting! I don't know too many people (besides my husband) who has the patience to put it together.hmuxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-63894758323080367092014-07-28T09:58:55.570-06:002014-07-28T09:58:55.570-06:00The backstory makes this painting all the sweeter....The backstory makes this painting all the sweeter. It's just beautiful, Julie.Sue Harrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09331476269238169228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-57432794764501580592014-07-28T09:47:50.694-06:002014-07-28T09:47:50.694-06:00I saw a television minister once recounting someth...I saw a television minister once recounting something that was broken and put back together.... he said "It became more beautiful....because it was broken". Of course, he was using it as a metaphor for our lives. I've always remembered it.<br /><br />This is a perfect trade...it is a wonderful color!Celeste Berginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791708298070342301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-89537988085220753952014-07-28T08:41:49.811-06:002014-07-28T08:41:49.811-06:00This is good know behind the painting.The contrast...This is good know behind the painting.The contrast is great. I like the touch and colour.Midori Yoshinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224698011270851703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-50805339564776181162014-07-28T05:08:51.518-06:002014-07-28T05:08:51.518-06:00That seems like an especially nice trade off:)That seems like an especially nice trade off:)Libby Fifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13532162740012986996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-19913690059784599722014-07-28T03:08:58.650-06:002014-07-28T03:08:58.650-06:00That is a great friend indeed, Julie! But then yo...That is a great friend indeed, Julie! But then you are a great friend too as this painting is gorgeous!Autumn Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010044052621228719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203287968430038256.post-80253072418752604112014-07-28T01:22:45.766-06:002014-07-28T01:22:45.766-06:00I love the story as much as I love the painting (a...I love the story as much as I love the painting (and the vase)! I'm so happy it worked out for everyone. I can only imagine how surprised your friend must be to receive such a beautiful gift in reward of his patience. Celia Blancohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07669218214678136163noreply@blogger.com