Subtlety in Pink

               

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It has been months since these beauties were in my garden... but I just got around to having the painting I did photographed, and so I'm posting peonies in December.

Hydrangea Bloom

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The goal here, was to really observe the hydrangea bloom.  I tried to notice the subtle value changes within the "whiteness" of the flower and the slightly different shapes that make up the overall mass. Admittedly, this was a difficult flower to "master," not just because of all the intricacies of each bloom but also because it wilted very quickly.  Worth the effort though, as it is such a beautiful flower.

Magnolia Blossom

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Reflection and light and form and color... painting ... the quest to capture the beautiful. 'Magnolia Blossom' is currently on display at The Grenning Gallery, in Sag Harbor, NY until mid-January.

Happy Easter

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I bought myself a big beautiful lily plant, with hopes to paint it. After many attempts, I just couldn't create a still life arrangement that "spoke" to me. It seemed the plant was just a little too tall to work. So, I clipped off one of the blooms, popped it into one of my favorite glass pitchers and threw in a couple of eggs. White lilies and eggs can only mean one thing ... Happy Easter.

Half Measures

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This painting was as much about space and atmosphere and emptiness as it was about the the apples and the rose. I am loving the pursuit of these invisible entities and sensitivities in my paintings.

Two Roses and Two and a Half Apples

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I am experimenting with point of view. I have noticed that my compositions are clearly more challenging but may also be more interesting when I am looking down on the still life. I have had to get very close to my shadow box and have needed to put my easel off to the side a bit. Basically, I was contorted when I painted this... but it was so worth it!

Yellow Rose Surrounded by Apples

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I broke out the palette knife on this one as I strive to create atmosphere in my still life paintings. Again, I am trying to pay close attention to value and notice lost and found edges. This time, I also applied the paint a bit thicker than usual, and am very happy with the outcome.

Pears in Red and Yellow

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My exploration of lost and found edges, atmosphere and value continues in this painting. The study is made so much more enjoyable with the inclusion of the last few blooms from my yellow rose bush and with the pear, a wonderful fruit that comes in an endless variety of shapes and colors!

Lily White Urn

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I was back at the The Sag Harbor Florist this week, and they set me up with this beautiful arrangement to paint. Just as I was finishing up, a blast of sunlight hit the still life and just lit it up. It was great fun albeit a little stressful to get it all done while it lasted.

Soft Roses

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I am changing my palette a bit and I am happy with the results. I am really paying attention to values, too. For some reason, values get extra tricky for me when I am painting light colors against light colors, in this case, soft yellow petals against a white backdrop.

Peony Blues

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With all the heavy rain of late, I wondered if I would be able to get any more peony paintings done this season. Happily, this big bloom survived the downpours! There are just a few tight buds left on my plants. I am hoping they will blossom and be willing to pose for me.

First Peony

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The gorgeousness has begun in my garden. This is the first of the peonies. I am so excited!

Daffodils in Art Glass

                                           

I am readying for an art show in Sag Harbor, NY, one that will celebrate flowers. These two yellow beauties came straight out of my garden. The turquoise glass vase was a purchase I made in the Arts District up in Saratoga Springs, NY... another beautiful, artsy town.