tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92211874168254000342024-03-04T20:17:05.012-08:00JUDY JONES ARTOriginal Oil Paintings by
JUDY JONESJudy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936926689459942341noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221187416825400034.post-12704276213299585502011-03-08T14:21:00.000-08:002011-12-17T16:26:32.309-08:00Winter Fruit Medley<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaASme-HVk4-RlG63Ar67KEMvo85My9YudS0KkbTeTtC0o48T_dmL4gFTETMqbew4epCeydcjYrXyDa_uvFmvJ9f5HVozzCrnfYDin3DIgQ6SnFu17Xw5NH8rv0uKczfCRyGRX1HKJdns/s1600/1+Whole.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 277px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaASme-HVk4-RlG63Ar67KEMvo85My9YudS0KkbTeTtC0o48T_dmL4gFTETMqbew4epCeydcjYrXyDa_uvFmvJ9f5HVozzCrnfYDin3DIgQ6SnFu17Xw5NH8rv0uKczfCRyGRX1HKJdns/s400/1+Whole.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581837995486963778" /></a> <!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">This is a little looser than I normally paint, and I'm pretty pleased with myself. It is a direction I am pursuing - some days better than others. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">During the winter, the variety of fruits and vegetables available for a still life becomes somewhat meager. However, to the rescue come the yellows, reds and greens of lemons, limes and grapes. They are quite happy in each other’s company and hang on to their good looks much longer than their summer cousins. I appreciate them. Enjoy.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Title: “Winter Fruit Medley”</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Medium: Oil on canvas on board <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Image Size: 5 x 7 inches <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Unframed</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;color:#990000;"><i><b>Sold</b></i></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Judy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936926689459942341noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221187416825400034.post-77666454418368837862011-03-05T11:10:00.001-08:002011-03-05T11:19:07.902-08:00Secrets<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnAgKfGM0oIZcKunSwGNYEW1kWU-EbxXZLys2NezMeq2TXv-4LWTlred53WlzVoZTv2S1WJ1dbrMNl9qatv5_7r7zziOYNQiv0-V-e7ARqeo7O1ojJotr6GAXsLTBqui4RJEsO84C8Ew4/s1600/1+Whole.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 258px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnAgKfGM0oIZcKunSwGNYEW1kWU-EbxXZLys2NezMeq2TXv-4LWTlred53WlzVoZTv2S1WJ1dbrMNl9qatv5_7r7zziOYNQiv0-V-e7ARqeo7O1ojJotr6GAXsLTBqui4RJEsO84C8Ew4/s400/1+Whole.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580675468365553970" /></a> <!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoHeader" style="tab-stops:.5in"><br /></p><p class="MsoHeader"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">These two onions and one garlic clove appeared to be whispering together, perhaps telling secrets, while the tall ceramic jar – left out of the conversation - looked on. Sort of sad. Enjoy.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoHeader"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Title: “Secrets”</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Medium: Oil on canvas board <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Image Size: 4 x 6 inches <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Unframed</span></span><!--EndFragment--><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><a href="http://www.rubylane.com/item/250929-OP141"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Click here to see more pics and to purchase.</span></span></span></a></div>Judy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936926689459942341noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221187416825400034.post-71941414789999553402011-02-14T12:04:00.000-08:002011-03-05T11:21:09.593-08:00The Golden Spoon<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidOJtOzwGKXTl22Lpthv6VzPX3Fr_w3E3ib0pHaWZRw6SufzPVd1uzq37bFSV2nBTfevqOXO2B5_X1F3Q4qH_4H3mjWfWDx6lBOX0OP7fxNe-5SzARfozWTtoMV3lRtlHytz6t-tDYMZk/s1600/1+Whole.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 295px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidOJtOzwGKXTl22Lpthv6VzPX3Fr_w3E3ib0pHaWZRw6SufzPVd1uzq37bFSV2nBTfevqOXO2B5_X1F3Q4qH_4H3mjWfWDx6lBOX0OP7fxNe-5SzARfozWTtoMV3lRtlHytz6t-tDYMZk/s400/1+Whole.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573639160037519890" /></a><p class="MsoHeader" style="tab-stops:.5in">A gift from my mother-in-law, her fancy, vintage teacup became the centerpiece of this still life oil painting. With graceful fluted sides decorated with pink roses, green leaves and gold luster accents, it was both elegant and complex. I placed it on a white cloth, and - in order to echo the colors on the teacup - added some red and green seedpods from a potpourri mix. I added the black, tin canister for a note of dark. But……. something was missing. When I placed the small golden spoon in the saucer, everything came together. Hence, the title, “The Golden Spoon.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Enjoy.</p><p class="MsoHeader" style="tab-stops:.5in"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoHeader" style="tab-stops:.5in">Title: “The Golden Spoon”</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">Medium: Oil on canvas mounted on RayMar board <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">Image Size: 6 x 8 inches</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">Unframed</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><o:p></o:p></p> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;"><a href="http://www.rubylane.com/item/250929-OP140/Original-Oil-Painting-Still-Life">To See More Pictures And To Purchase Click Here</a></span></span></span><!--EndFragment-->Judy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936926689459942341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221187416825400034.post-8255903213124006242011-02-12T14:55:00.000-08:002011-12-17T16:36:55.973-08:00Slices of the Good Life<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidsktOoX3ULlg5xsLW8yXUVxORlxsTuNXBYUxeyWBiKiqqFKlNrjy1-K16hCnIDitSfTEVipfMzM8WwoVGTi9KjskgdqaPIpgxiJrSUBfgaHovAMhA7TYPmnRnfXncnvi8QKyxMsq5n34/s1600/1+Whole.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 261px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidsktOoX3ULlg5xsLW8yXUVxORlxsTuNXBYUxeyWBiKiqqFKlNrjy1-K16hCnIDitSfTEVipfMzM8WwoVGTi9KjskgdqaPIpgxiJrSUBfgaHovAMhA7TYPmnRnfXncnvi8QKyxMsq5n34/s400/1+Whole.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572940797674434114" /></a><p class="MsoHeader"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Last summer my husband and I took a trip to Seattle. While having a glass of wine in a very nice restaurant, I noticed, behind the bar, a plate of sliced lime and lemon wedges. I thought the combination of green, yellow and earthy red colors would make a great painting. After carrying the image in my mind for months, I finally set up this still life. I’m quite pleased with it and think I should frequent upscale bars with my husband much more often.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Enjoy.</span></span></p><p class="MsoHeader"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoHeader"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Title: "Slices of the Good Life"</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Medium: Oil on canvas, mounted on RayMar board<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Image Size: 4 x 6 inches </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Unframed</span></span><!--EndFragment--><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:130%;color:#990000;"><b><i>Sold</i></b></span></div>Judy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936926689459942341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221187416825400034.post-18226280983324747842011-01-25T12:54:00.000-08:002011-03-22T10:46:41.346-07:00Winter Wealth<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfIq2tWeprSXfRFhRGVHfNeCINwqHy6kNc1V-TtKMtZkWgXkBxFE2zMtTogFnRTfPHR6SSrzpry2QrMcyyHJq3iR-uP3PliJ-E73B4kwdBp9nTTjKETSvDjrAJfe-I5RKsFFpZQU8QirQ/s1600/1+Winter%2527s+Wealth.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfIq2tWeprSXfRFhRGVHfNeCINwqHy6kNc1V-TtKMtZkWgXkBxFE2zMtTogFnRTfPHR6SSrzpry2QrMcyyHJq3iR-uP3PliJ-E73B4kwdBp9nTTjKETSvDjrAJfe-I5RKsFFpZQU8QirQ/s400/1+Winter%2527s+Wealth.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566230081182623602" /></a> <!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none"><span style="layout-grid-mode:line">I titled this painting “Winter Wealth” as a playful reference to the Lunaria, also known as Money Plant and Silver Dollars, which are featured in this still life. Placed in a vintage ceramic vase and surrounded by purple and yellow onions I thought this made quite a “rich” scene. Enjoy.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none">Title: "Winter Wealth”</p> <p class="MsoHeader" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:.5in">Medium: Oil on canvas, mounted on wood panel. <span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none">Image Size: 6x4 inches<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none">Unframed</p> <p class="MsoHeader"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;"><i>SOLD</i></span></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Judy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936926689459942341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221187416825400034.post-79869937257378951622010-12-27T14:30:00.000-08:002011-04-24T12:35:24.689-07:00Teapot And Tulips<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqzn7rCNbVEv3_Pgg3823n-4SaaAeb8rXHABNqx5S501wXbo2VBFX5rxAjr5T1qVgU8HBQhh9y0pZN7ZVd2U2u2h3w75kO98mbLlQBOT62fTmSAcKJlbn1aABBLbttScUDVP5tZhsELBA/s1600/1+Teapot+and+Tulips.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 317px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqzn7rCNbVEv3_Pgg3823n-4SaaAeb8rXHABNqx5S501wXbo2VBFX5rxAjr5T1qVgU8HBQhh9y0pZN7ZVd2U2u2h3w75kO98mbLlQBOT62fTmSAcKJlbn1aABBLbttScUDVP5tZhsELBA/s400/1+Teapot+and+Tulips.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475323449976838418" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">This painting has a ver</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">y special Christmas story to it. I sold it to a wonderful collector on Columbus day, October 12, and happily mailed it off. Unfortunately, I forgot to address it or put on a return address! I informed her right away, and she was gracious enough to wait while I frantically tried to locate it through the Postal system. After a month, she decided to purchase another one (which I very carefully addressed). In the meantime, I talked with several people at the USPS who weren't too encouraging that I would ever see it again. However, - and this is the special story part, - two days ago it was delivered to my home! YaaaaY! So here it is again! Let's hear it for the USPS!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">This sweet, pale turquo</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">ise teapot was loaned to me by one of my many generous neighbors. It being spring and all, I found these gorgeous tulips to go with it. I loved their color – sort of a peach, coral, orangey hue. I thought that their “personalities” would harmonize beautifully with my favorite, vintage cutwork cloth. They all seemed pretty happy together. Enjoy.</span></span></div></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Title: "Teapot and Tulips" </span></span><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Medium: Oil on stretched canvas<br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Image Size 8x10 inches<br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Unframed</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div></div></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><i>SOLD</i></b></span></span></span>Judy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936926689459942341noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221187416825400034.post-45142200275051229082010-12-10T13:05:00.000-08:002010-12-28T11:22:35.945-08:00Warmth<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieSNJgPKKJDjD4PN6_PjQ4UMzmRTJsH-jfSjZ2WWWeKYVSc-HZLO_woX0wlC4wEcGIj4IBfzjz43xA6rb5FnJYnCqDHPT6VKBGWO66GI5QP7UmUTwrXjw9CsbeyDCOPMWFh5IyKXxYD1E/s1600/1+Warmth.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 326px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieSNJgPKKJDjD4PN6_PjQ4UMzmRTJsH-jfSjZ2WWWeKYVSc-HZLO_woX0wlC4wEcGIj4IBfzjz43xA6rb5FnJYnCqDHPT6VKBGWO66GI5QP7UmUTwrXjw9CsbeyDCOPMWFh5IyKXxYD1E/s400/1+Warmth.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549164470099960130" /></a><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">It is so gloomy</span>, cold and wet here in Oregon that I was inspired to name this still life "Warmth" just to feel a little of that summer sunshine, and because the overall feeling in this original oil painting is one of warmth. The coral roses are from my garden and appear in a few of my paintings every year. They always seem to want to be placed in this vintage brass vase which holds and reflects them so beautifully. The covered dish in the background adds a note of cool and serves as an anchor for the painting. The little glass bottle in front was just fun to paint and balanced the composition. Enjoy.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Title: “Warmth”<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Medium: Oil on canvas mounted on RayMar board <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Image Size: 8x10 inches <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Unframed</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:ArialMS;"><a href="http://www.rubylane.com/item/250929-OP136"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;">Click here for more photos and to purchase</span></a></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Judy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936926689459942341noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221187416825400034.post-5032517085326256782010-12-08T15:16:00.000-08:002010-12-28T15:13:18.642-08:00Abundance<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikcZd5FPrjTM-On4F0DMknnKcXuCMQIaRnksoGL1DRqF6yPRtWf0YhCR_KY_IQ4-5lHQFQ26gd7Qr3jf0WYBF5Vs_nXLHykS4Zbzc3mWS_WwwgLup5_lSI7ase5CynaIH3j2WMJeAGZ58/s1600/+1-Copper-Kettle-%2526-Hydran.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 324px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikcZd5FPrjTM-On4F0DMknnKcXuCMQIaRnksoGL1DRqF6yPRtWf0YhCR_KY_IQ4-5lHQFQ26gd7Qr3jf0WYBF5Vs_nXLHykS4Zbzc3mWS_WwwgLup5_lSI7ase5CynaIH3j2WMJeAGZ58/s400/+1-Copper-Kettle-%2526-Hydran.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548454561254372034" /></a><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Every year I look forward to the middle of summer when my Hydrangeas bloom. Although they are a difficult and complex flower to paint, I can never resist painting them. Their range of blues and deep pinks get me every time. Although I started this painting at the end of the summer, I really got bogged down with it and didn’t complete it until November. I placed the flowers in a square, glass vase and paired them with a lovely blue and white covered ceramic jar. As a contrast to all the blues and violets, I added this wonderful copper kettle which promptly stole the show! Abundance, indeed. Enjoy.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Title: “Abundance”</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Medium: Oil on canvas mounted on RayMar board <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Image Size: 8x10 inches <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Unframed</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;">SOLD</span></i></span></span> <!--EndFragment-->Judy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936926689459942341noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221187416825400034.post-88608216829912884312010-09-18T12:14:00.001-07:002010-12-08T15:28:18.825-08:00The Long and the Short of It<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGpD4VzC0hL5L-fj5bB8LwZvUFqaArEffMEPXIJKh7msx0Xp4FfVrcL7LMzoCvoVIsa_vfOcIHeAnlMLS0j5TdcVfyw6xy9FdIco4gdhTg20QJRILBQ3Br92Y_nhk-l3IuYgareqVUFg/s1600/++1-The-Long-and-the-Short-of.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGpD4VzC0hL5L-fj5bB8LwZvUFqaArEffMEPXIJKh7msx0Xp4FfVrcL7LMzoCvoVIsa_vfOcIHeAnlMLS0j5TdcVfyw6xy9FdIco4gdhTg20QJRILBQ3Br92Y_nhk-l3IuYgareqVUFg/s400/++1-The-Long-and-the-Short-of.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518334226438699714" /></a> <!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">This red apple and yellow, ceramic cream pitcher just seem made for each other in a Mutt and Jeff sort of way. Although one is quite tall, relative to the other, they are both rather rotund. I liked that the apple had exactly the same shade of yellow on it as the little pitcher, and I loved the cast shadow of the stem. I really experimented with the background, making it very loose and somewhat rough relative to the smoothness of the apple and pitcher. It was really fun to just smoosh paint around for a change. Me, being loose. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Enjoy.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Title: "The Long and the Short of It”<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoHeader"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Medium: Oil on canvas, mounted on board</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Image Size: 4x6 inches</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Unframed</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Times;"><a href="http://www.rubylane.com/item/250929-OP134/Original-Contemporary-Still-Life-Oil"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;">Click for more photos and to purchase</span></a></span></p>Judy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936926689459942341noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221187416825400034.post-42159107091815447482010-09-13T14:17:00.001-07:002011-03-22T10:48:22.237-07:00Basket O' Bings<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZwWqPDhcRqMfdhdQFFSUZub6YyZFXrEYKOunMJPQBcFtiUQHzLV2INUynvFU_R5pIUsuhRhE3yYHiH3ZP2ufJi5u7j3waO9LrOaehRBhxBRZ5nDpJ3eTrOydXemgqlse_QUHssYR6NO0/s1600/++1-Basket-O%27-Bings.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZwWqPDhcRqMfdhdQFFSUZub6YyZFXrEYKOunMJPQBcFtiUQHzLV2INUynvFU_R5pIUsuhRhE3yYHiH3ZP2ufJi5u7j3waO9LrOaehRBhxBRZ5nDpJ3eTrOydXemgqlse_QUHssYR6NO0/s400/++1-Basket-O%27-Bings.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516510456037673010" /></a> <!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal">I actually started this painting in mid-summer, but have only now had the time to put it up. I am a new grandma and spent two weeks in Brooklyn with my daughter, her husband and their new baby girl, Maya. What joy! Since I'm in Oregon, I guess we will have to rely on Skype. sigh. Anyway......,</p><p class="MsoNormal">There is hardly anything more wonderful or eagerly awaited than the first summer crop of Bing Cherries. Their glossy, deep red – almost black color – is so lush and mouth watering! To highlight their luxuriance, I piled a bunch of them into and around a shiny, brass basket. I loved the way the dark cherries contrasted with and were reflected in the light basket creating a truly superb and sumptuous display. Enjoy. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:14.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">Title: "Basket O’ Bings”</p> <p class="MsoHeader" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:.5in">Medium: Oil on canvas mounted on board</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none">Image Size 6x8 inches<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none">Unframed</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;">SOLD</span></i></span></p>Judy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936926689459942341noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221187416825400034.post-20741646371024665402010-09-07T16:59:00.000-07:002010-09-08T11:11:46.505-07:00Pansies in Lyn's Yellow Bowl<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9wRv_H1kWMAL9Q2f6-1mj-61pBcCP780jhPv9AAI34sozfrjnBH0hS2dY2KXOPZNDUUv6uMt4oKA1pUt-E_KMHOdWd1PsCiS-E9oRTYt2JzN5WG6pS8a2CAXvOkmhz37IHOze8Xrn7uU/s1600/1-Lyn's-Yellow-Bowl.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 258px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9wRv_H1kWMAL9Q2f6-1mj-61pBcCP780jhPv9AAI34sozfrjnBH0hS2dY2KXOPZNDUUv6uMt4oKA1pUt-E_KMHOdWd1PsCiS-E9oRTYt2JzN5WG6pS8a2CAXvOkmhz37IHOze8Xrn7uU/s400/1-Lyn's-Yellow-Bowl.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514326712580012402" /></a><p class="MsoHeader" style="tab-stops:.5in">Lyn, my dear friend and Mahjong player extraordinare, has four of these yummy yellow bowls that she uses for popcorn. As soon as I saw one, I mentally filled it with blue and violet pansies and then begged one bowl from her to use for this oil painting. I happily filled it with these gorgeous pansies who always seem so delighted to be wherever they are. I popped in the little ceramic egg separator decorated with blue, pansy-like flowers and was very pleased with the cheerful little group. Enjoy.<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:ArialMS;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:ArialMS;">Title: PANSIES IN LYN’S YELLOW BOWL<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:ArialMS;">Medium: Oil on canvas mounted on board <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:ArialMS;">Image Size 4x6 inches <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:ArialMS;">Unframed<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:ArialMS;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;"><b><i>Sold</i></b></span></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Judy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936926689459942341noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221187416825400034.post-5181435260754674352010-07-26T15:25:00.000-07:002010-07-26T15:45:27.409-07:00Purple and Gold<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgux0ja45LL1VnLL8AtIurLSSj5CASUkbgYYdF4Q4QGOvIIRsrOiRq1RC_78w0550fU4FgvoiLJ6qGT3k8WEshNSLZuC061wPBd7PDRPnxeUjgSFDTNkCz91LpUG2yBGiPjGjrFj_7gtcc/s1600/1-Onion-Gettin'-Down.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 272px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgux0ja45LL1VnLL8AtIurLSSj5CASUkbgYYdF4Q4QGOvIIRsrOiRq1RC_78w0550fU4FgvoiLJ6qGT3k8WEshNSLZuC061wPBd7PDRPnxeUjgSFDTNkCz91LpUG2yBGiPjGjrFj_7gtcc/s400/1-Onion-Gettin'-Down.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498347011759210018" /></a><br /><div>Whenever I start feeling artistically insecure, I turn to onions. They are sort of homey, simple in shape, hold their pose and are just quiet, friendly little beings always on hand. <!--StartFragment--><span style="font-family:Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I love them. </span></span><div><br /></div><div><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;font-family:Times;font-size:12.0pt;"></span>Although simple in form they are very nuanced in color and texture. I especially liked the gold on the purple onion skin in the front. Plus, as you can probably tell, I really like painting shiny things. For this painting, I went to the pantry and pulled out my onion basket that contained these gold and purple beauties. The contrasting textures and colors of the white cloth and the wooden weave of the basket added an interesting dimension to the scene that pleased me very much. I feel more competent now. Enjoy.<!--StartFragment--><p class="MsoHeader" style="tab-stops:.5in"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoHeader" style="tab-stops:.5in">Title: "Purple and Gold”</p> <p class="MsoHeader" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:.5in">Medium: Oil on canvas mounted on board</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none">Image Size 6x4 inches<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none">Unframed</p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.rubylane.com/item/250929-OP128"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;">Click for more pictures and to Purchase</span></a></p> <!--EndFragment--> <!--EndFragment--></div></div>Judy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936926689459942341noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221187416825400034.post-49669531830383763442010-07-21T15:01:00.000-07:002010-09-13T14:29:51.885-07:00Quietly Pink<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOcYsEhkKG2Di_aj47Sd8MDVWU0tCnyJnLZ_F86xUcVdyhN-3Kdu7_1dUtp3jdT6_z1krFf24KdOashV4qk0rkyQ2u48f1lK0aM7ro__nD9-ex2pjrL9vHEljWsNHW5IRwzR-SEZLTnmE/s1600/1-Pink-Dreams-.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 272px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOcYsEhkKG2Di_aj47Sd8MDVWU0tCnyJnLZ_F86xUcVdyhN-3Kdu7_1dUtp3jdT6_z1krFf24KdOashV4qk0rkyQ2u48f1lK0aM7ro__nD9-ex2pjrL9vHEljWsNHW5IRwzR-SEZLTnmE/s400/1-Pink-Dreams-.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496483922860198722" /></a><p class="MsoHeader" style="tab-stops:.5in"><br /></p><p class="MsoHeader" style="tab-stops:.5in">In this original oil painting, the background of vibrant, green leaves provided the perfect contrast to these wonderful soft, pink Camellias. They seemed so tranquil and quiet that I placed them in a simple, clear glass of water to keep that sense of peace. I was delighted when the light shining through the glass created a sparkle on the table. Enjoy.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoHeader" style="tab-stops:.5in"> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none"><span style="layout-grid-mode:line">Title: "Quietly Pink”<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoHeader" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:.5in"><span style="layout-grid-mode:line"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none"><span style="layout-grid-mode:line">Medium: Oil on canvas mounted on board <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none"><span style="layout-grid-mode:line"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none"><span style="layout-grid-mode:line">Image Size 6x4 inches<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none"><span style="layout-grid-mode:line"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoHeader" style="tab-stops:.5in"><span style="layout-grid-mode:line">Unframed<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoHeader" style="tab-stops:.5in"><span style="layout-grid-mode:line"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:14.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><a href="http://www.rubylane.com/item/250929-OP127/Original-Contemporary-Still-Life-Oil"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;">Click Here for more pictures and To Purchase</span></a></p> <!--EndFragment-->Judy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936926689459942341noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221187416825400034.post-4346676083834228262010-07-13T14:30:00.000-07:002010-08-01T15:06:45.708-07:00Waiting For The Bus<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9pc4Wl8i2lVuyRP50M15SVUfvPgvsTYVhgOAmcrWkBwd7NVB46xepXwiXrGL4TbcWNQA1OhZLAItU5AwjCcYUSTgSziabkdx1nx2QNwFBcLm94kVcjrSyG-qPiZATc-YaSQzijECwJ60/s1600/1+Waiting+Whole.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 258px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9pc4Wl8i2lVuyRP50M15SVUfvPgvsTYVhgOAmcrWkBwd7NVB46xepXwiXrGL4TbcWNQA1OhZLAItU5AwjCcYUSTgSziabkdx1nx2QNwFBcLm94kVcjrSyG-qPiZATc-YaSQzijECwJ60/s400/1+Waiting+Whole.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493507383136122034" /></a><br /><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoHeader" style="tab-stops:.5in"><span style="color:black;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoHeader" style="tab-stops:.5in"><span style="color:maroon;"><span style="mso-tab-count:2"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span></span> </p><p class="MsoHeader" style="tab-stops:.5in"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoHeader" style="tab-stops:.5in">This is a simple little original oil painting of fruit – Kiwis and Plums. I liked the dissimilar colors and textures – the dull fuzz of the kiwis contrasting with their juicy insides and the sleek, shiny plums. When they were all grouped up they sort of looked like strangers waiting for a bus. Enjoy.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoHeader" style="tab-stops:.5in"> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none"><span style="layout-grid-mode:line">Title: "Waiting for the Bus”<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoHeader" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:.5in"><span style="layout-grid-mode:line"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none"><span style="layout-grid-mode:line">Medium: Oil on RayMar canvas panel<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none"><span style="layout-grid-mode:line"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none"><span style="layout-grid-mode:line">Image Size 4x6 inches<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none"><span style="layout-grid-mode:line"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoHeader" style="tab-stops:.5in"><span style="layout-grid-mode:line">Unframed<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoHeader" style="tab-stops:.5in"><span style="layout-grid-mode:line"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;"><b><i>Sold</i></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoHeader" style="tab-stops:.5in"><br /></p> <p class="MsoHeader" style="tab-stops:.5in"> <o:p></o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->Judy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936926689459942341noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221187416825400034.post-22795147583668677612010-04-28T12:47:00.000-07:002010-10-03T16:02:07.181-07:00Deep Pink Camellias<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglHfqA4ik02L4wgJKq5dP58wBmp30EgIca3GZLluEngOTDiNkRBGAB5YJAKvewVbflpbtsw0q6NuQKmwsAMUYWqml49y9OJWSPJ2z01VN78bGvZWjaSe3B9TGcS2ibxABK1Y_zlk4UDac/s1600/1-Deep-Pink-Camellias.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglHfqA4ik02L4wgJKq5dP58wBmp30EgIca3GZLluEngOTDiNkRBGAB5YJAKvewVbflpbtsw0q6NuQKmwsAMUYWqml49y9OJWSPJ2z01VN78bGvZWjaSe3B9TGcS2ibxABK1Y_zlk4UDac/s400/1-Deep-Pink-Camellias.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465394004921826338" /></a><div><br /></div>This is one of those rare times when the painting almost painted itself. I have been trying to loosen up, and this is the best I've been able to do - so far. It's not perfect, but it is going in the right direction. I have a wonderful brass vase that looked wonderful with these deep pink Camellias from my neighbor's yard. Unfortunately, the flowers nearly covered it, but what was left was yummy. How nice to get a break from total frustration!<div><br /></div><div>Title: "Deep Pink Camellias”</div><div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none"><span style="layout-grid-mode:line">Medium: Oil on canvas mounted on board</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none"><span style="layout-grid-mode:line">Image Size: 5x7 inches<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none"><span style="layout-grid-mode:line">Unframed </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">SOLD</span></b></i></span></p> <!--EndFragment--> </div>Judy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936926689459942341noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221187416825400034.post-16439125389741214762010-04-25T14:50:00.000-07:002011-03-22T10:50:40.016-07:00“The Snuff Bottle”<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_JdqL3FUI8fpKX8AHgQKRkNePBPVnOWemHsnVCw5DBZ0vnlrUMkG5-s7f7x030WcSbx8keIvqqTaeKf_Xdr83z-m1cGFL-CDLX-QOi9kOQ2YZFFPwC3hIcYvRHo_jD6xoLb0T885I7Yk/s1600/1The-Snuff-Bottle-eBay.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 321px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_JdqL3FUI8fpKX8AHgQKRkNePBPVnOWemHsnVCw5DBZ0vnlrUMkG5-s7f7x030WcSbx8keIvqqTaeKf_Xdr83z-m1cGFL-CDLX-QOi9kOQ2YZFFPwC3hIcYvRHo_jD6xoLb0T885I7Yk/s400/1The-Snuff-Bottle-eBay.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464196192017292242" /></a><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I found this wonderful little 1930s snuff bottle (I know – kind of ick, but it was so cute!) in an antique shop and had to have it. I loved its color and rounded shoulders and figured it would be a perfect small accent piece for a still life. Instead, even when surrounded by objects much larger than it as well as very orange Japanese Lanterns and “Cuties,” it became the star of the show. You just never know.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Title: "The Snuff Bottle”</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoHeader"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Medium: Oil on stretched canvas.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Image Size 8x10 inches</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Unframed</span></span></span></p></div><div><br /></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">SOLD</span></span></i></div>Judy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936926689459942341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221187416825400034.post-5443116517626213822010-04-23T11:04:00.000-07:002011-03-30T13:10:07.290-07:00"Path of Light"<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_MpUhXjV0TO2QzKrx_fK5PznV7Gl9UqIJGMGufX_Ya8hKqaJc5pSMTWJ9-8OXmUlMUVf-crcaKB0Ef2ow78JrGwPRwp4LPyHvJvT-um9NfNCQ4IsXvg2zgA6j8D4_L358lcrDJjJ5tds/s1600/eBay+Path-of-Light2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 274px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_MpUhXjV0TO2QzKrx_fK5PznV7Gl9UqIJGMGufX_Ya8hKqaJc5pSMTWJ9-8OXmUlMUVf-crcaKB0Ef2ow78JrGwPRwp4LPyHvJvT-um9NfNCQ4IsXvg2zgA6j8D4_L358lcrDJjJ5tds/s400/eBay+Path-of-Light2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463397569512225954" /></a><div><br /></div><div>Here is a new painting featuring Chinese or Japanese Lanterns which are very challenging, interestingly shaped and colorful. When they are dried they are a muted orange, but when they are fresh like these, they are a very bright orange. Last fall I picked these from a friend's garden, and this year I'm going to plant my own. This little stem of them looked like the lights you might find along a path, hence the name. The turquoise teapot added a nice, cool complement to all that warmth. Enjoy.</div><div><br /></div><div>Medium: Oil on Ray Mar panel</div><div><br /></div><div>Size: 5 by 7 inches</div><div><br /></div><div>Unframed</div><div><br /></div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;">Sold</span></i>Judy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936926689459942341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221187416825400034.post-24359004343195271212010-04-20T10:11:00.000-07:002010-04-25T16:13:25.214-07:00"Jist Plum Purty"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwovE4cR5368zytER0b2HH6yDE3rt-EZIbMApuiyOmkuhBfiSENb_A_QqBMXRnxfgN4988DaBDvRqAm1HLQQENCfQRjpRDIEO6CGGam2p9VTrqR9-WkTS9gYDNUdUC8GJ6wnwDajeowQc/s1600/1+Jest-Plum-Purty-Copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 261px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwovE4cR5368zytER0b2HH6yDE3rt-EZIbMApuiyOmkuhBfiSENb_A_QqBMXRnxfgN4988DaBDvRqAm1HLQQENCfQRjpRDIEO6CGGam2p9VTrqR9-WkTS9gYDNUdUC8GJ6wnwDajeowQc/s400/1+Jest-Plum-Purty-Copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462271030337259202" /></a><br />Here is a simple little painting of plums in which I am trying to loosen up a little. You'd think that would be easy, but, for me it definitely is not. I must have been born with a double gene that loves details and demands I "get it right." sigh. Anyway, here is my attempt. I decided to light this little group from the back so the shadows of the plums could be a stronger part of the composition. I think that worked pretty well.<div><br /></div><div>Medium: Oil on Ray Mar Panel</div><div><br /></div><div>Size: 4 by 6 inches</div><div><br /></div><div>Unframed<br /><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45550972/original-still-life-oil-painting-of">Click to Purchase</a></span></div></div>Judy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936926689459942341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221187416825400034.post-47663224649960052392010-02-23T13:54:00.000-08:002010-07-14T10:12:51.647-07:00“The Glory of Summer”<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqBYwEzSrIKzV7wahb5ZNyukJS_KB5ds4xU-Zwp7NYUIF8ddUilkeJecc9MUGrSfWVnxCWGxzZI7f5uO2_u9Mk94uCRg5gcgHXnnBdEWaWoqvnKp3TYIlSOuPS8YcmAODvtu2NcaILY8s/s1600-h/Plums-Hydrangeas-in-Brass-c.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 322px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqBYwEzSrIKzV7wahb5ZNyukJS_KB5ds4xU-Zwp7NYUIF8ddUilkeJecc9MUGrSfWVnxCWGxzZI7f5uO2_u9Mk94uCRg5gcgHXnnBdEWaWoqvnKp3TYIlSOuPS8YcmAODvtu2NcaILY8s/s400/Plums-Hydrangeas-in-Brass-c.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441564467161922754" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></b></div><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align: left;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">These gorgeous blue, violet, pink Hydrangeas are from my yard. I paired them with dark, purple plums to echo the color of the flowers and then contrasted them all with my favorite shiny brass bowl. The vintage embroidered cloth adds some movement and a touch of the same colors toward the bottom. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none"><span style="layout-grid-mode:line"> Medium: Oil on Ray Mar panel</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none"><span style="layout-grid-mode:line"> Image Size: 8x10 inches<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none"><span style="layout-grid-mode:line"> Unframed </span></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;"><i>SOLD</i></span></span> <!--EndFragment-->Judy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936926689459942341noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221187416825400034.post-59874597308865743152010-02-23T13:30:00.000-08:002010-05-10T11:31:17.931-07:00"You Lookin' At Me?" Fenton Glass Bird Oil Painting<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHARbQL4lfYhf3emkA3fiViKJLPjqy2Qqvw6qLcmAxCWW8A1q1BrHjPD5fl-8P0xENT56Pw1ZMTVDDYu5YJ9xiJ3B2dF0m1iDn19vl1pN5i4nwcPZtRwwU0CBlAJ_Y8qOMGnPsae4Htcc/s1600-h/1+Whole.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 318px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHARbQL4lfYhf3emkA3fiViKJLPjqy2Qqvw6qLcmAxCWW8A1q1BrHjPD5fl-8P0xENT56Pw1ZMTVDDYu5YJ9xiJ3B2dF0m1iDn19vl1pN5i4nwcPZtRwwU0CBlAJ_Y8qOMGnPsae4Htcc/s400/1+Whole.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441555397906046562" /></a><br /><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">For this original oil painting on stretched canvas I posed a lovely Fenton glass bird with a vintage teapot and a beautifully embroidered cloth. A very brilliant summer sun was shining through my studio window onto a table, and I decided to go with it and backlight this scene. I was delighted with the gorgeous ambers, yellows and golds reflecting through the bird and onto the tablecloth. </span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The bird has such an</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> intent look that I decided to title this painting “You Lookin’ At Me?” just for fun. Enjoy.</span></span></span><span style="layout-grid-mode:line"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> Title: "You Lookin’ At Me?"</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> Medium: Oil on stretched canvas</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> Image Size: 8x10 inches</span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> </span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> Unframed </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;"><i><b>SOLD</b></i></span></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Judy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936926689459942341noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221187416825400034.post-84522181526384638542008-12-17T14:55:00.000-08:002009-07-14T16:59:50.877-07:00"Chinese Lanterns in 1940s Vase"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKWiNfQFN0rGWCORJAHbevT46teKb9k91Pb1Ew_EDTYOpfYaufMzm2FSaaK6CezR9in-l5Fjsq3LmY7KSO7HfRoYG7NzTE7jKYS5ZldrIxu6bFsRlAz-MJdUfjIFVhD2n_X_rFgOeoDrU/s1600-h/1+Chinese+Vase+In+40%27s+Vase.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 325px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKWiNfQFN0rGWCORJAHbevT46teKb9k91Pb1Ew_EDTYOpfYaufMzm2FSaaK6CezR9in-l5Fjsq3LmY7KSO7HfRoYG7NzTE7jKYS5ZldrIxu6bFsRlAz-MJdUfjIFVhD2n_X_rFgOeoDrU/s400/1+Chinese+Vase+In+40%27s+Vase.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280896817751064434" border="0" /></a><br />Chinese Lanterns are such an interesting plant and really do look like lanterns! I arranged them in this lovely, vintage vase from the 1940s because of its shape, simplicity and wonderful contrasting color. The cool blue-green coupled with the bright oranges, reds, golds and white against the dark background created a true feast for the eyes. Enjoy.<br /><br />Title: "Chinese Lanterns In 1940’s Vase"<br /><br />Medium: Oil on canvas, mounted on board<br /><br />Image Size 8 x 10"<br /><br />Unframed<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Sold</span></span></span><br /><a href="http://www.rubylane.com/shops/retrodeluxe/item/OP109"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span></a>Judy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936926689459942341noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221187416825400034.post-66732118593452742862008-12-17T14:49:00.001-08:002009-12-26T11:58:02.044-08:00"Pears on Striped Satin"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ZR9qZJjA6VvqB9m8dZVSAJb77rax03LXMpRVc4MFuaYF2rHcHUTsYuPo9s93bi6xJRqGsEjJXLc9bEa2gtlA4Ijk0u95_GRkuWbLHeqPWYYgxjbthYdHrAo6LSDjn9OuZa5ds8j9AoQ/s1600-h/Whole+Image.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ZR9qZJjA6VvqB9m8dZVSAJb77rax03LXMpRVc4MFuaYF2rHcHUTsYuPo9s93bi6xJRqGsEjJXLc9bEa2gtlA4Ijk0u95_GRkuWbLHeqPWYYgxjbthYdHrAo6LSDjn9OuZa5ds8j9AoQ/s400/Whole+Image.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280895722444686450" border="0" /></a><br />I love to pose bright colored fruit on this beautiful black and white striped satin cloth. The shininess of the satin picks up the reflections of the colors in the fruit and bounces them all over the place. Fun! To add even more fun (for me, and hopefully, the viewer) I added this little vintage glass bottle through which you can see a distorted version of the stripes and additional colored reflections. Altogether, a really complex little painting.<span><span></span></span><br /><br /><div>Title: "Pears On Striped Satin"<br /><div>Medium: Oil on canvas, mounted on board<br />Image Size 6 x 9"<br />Unframed<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Sold</span></i></b></span></div></div>Judy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936926689459942341noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221187416825400034.post-71561117215499868112008-12-17T14:46:00.001-08:002008-12-17T15:05:38.957-08:00"Purple Irises On Blue"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitBbLDC_Vy9YMmhhs4qgqcn-mnie2ZE3hFPZTy8IGr4_jghLpO4rS0Md8oXwFfqPWXw2Ql-6fBXGoREvGc8ox8XWG5vMLtxvBMDLTqGmAOCyRwowOo2kGg4nduLX49CxOU83rKLR6hVhw/s1600-h/1-Irises.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 287px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitBbLDC_Vy9YMmhhs4qgqcn-mnie2ZE3hFPZTy8IGr4_jghLpO4rS0Md8oXwFfqPWXw2Ql-6fBXGoREvGc8ox8XWG5vMLtxvBMDLTqGmAOCyRwowOo2kGg4nduLX49CxOU83rKLR6hVhw/s400/1-Irises.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280894245536287170" border="0" /></a><br />Every spring these graceful Dutch Irises faithfully raise their lovely heads to once again grace my yard. Their interesting shapes naturally create dynamic compositions, making my work easier. Nature knew what it was doing when it put together the gorgeous purples with dazzling golden “beards” of these lovely flowers.<br />Title: "Purple Irises on Blue"<br /><br />Medium: Watercolor on 140 lb. archival paper.<br /><br />Image Size: 6x8"<br /><br />Framed Size: 12 x 14”<br /><br />Framing/Matting: This painting is double-matted, under glass, in a lovely, blue-gray metal frame.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.rubylane.com/shops/retrodeluxe/item/WC104">For Detailed Images and to Purchase Click Here</a>Judy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936926689459942341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221187416825400034.post-50922438603021044992008-12-17T14:40:00.000-08:002008-12-17T14:44:58.081-08:00"A Breath Of Spring"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNbgPt0WfoT1Kui9tS5DRb3tS24TLdX7aprBUI2Jf1dr5ja48lv-EmbcY0HjDpwYpX9pNeoKYYcThSao0b2bPpMmRK43y6GE87F6qs_ivKlYUdu84oBx2T7zMhn5tteDcRe1nDNXHNONw/s1600-h/1+A+Breath+of+Spring.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNbgPt0WfoT1Kui9tS5DRb3tS24TLdX7aprBUI2Jf1dr5ja48lv-EmbcY0HjDpwYpX9pNeoKYYcThSao0b2bPpMmRK43y6GE87F6qs_ivKlYUdu84oBx2T7zMhn5tteDcRe1nDNXHNONw/s400/1+A+Breath+of+Spring.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280893603359729090" border="0" /></a><br />Tulips are just fun to paint! I was immediately attracted to these beauties because of their luscious pink color. Like satin – or silver - tulips have great shine where the light hits them. When I placed them, along with some Baby’s Breath, in this old, silver pitcher, I was delighted by the way the pink reflected so beautifully in the silver.<br />One of my favorite props is this beautiful cutwork cloth. It added some textural contrast, interesting design elements and rhythm to the composition. I placed the two tulips on the cloth so that their leaf shadow would fall down the cloth, creating a three dimensional feel. I added the sweet, vintage cup for balance and because it had a tulip on it.<br /><br />Title: "A Breath of Spring"<br /><br />Medium: Watercolor on 140 lb. archival paper.<br /><br />Image Size: 13.5 x 18”<br /><br />Framed Size: 22 X 27”<br /><br />Framing/Matting: This painting is double-matted, under glass, in a beautiful wooden frame. The color of the frame is silver and champagne with subtle texture.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.rubylane.com/shops/retrodeluxe/item/WC103">Click Here For Detailed Images and to Purchase</a>Judy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936926689459942341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221187416825400034.post-50249763907697767682008-12-17T14:36:00.000-08:002008-12-17T15:07:00.054-08:00"Summer Dahlias"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNdRERa7LkWbw4-zZ2pmTyIrcCxD1Ji08o_5LXOHZdGIm9OALVG1YkHLlb6UzVJoIhYg071Dtr-zgb6uBuXWHGAte2CIqWvH10ilZPkhBhSPtLbhfWiPsPnc4M1n74LsOzXV64xw99ZHk/s1600-h/1+Summer+Dahlias.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNdRERa7LkWbw4-zZ2pmTyIrcCxD1Ji08o_5LXOHZdGIm9OALVG1YkHLlb6UzVJoIhYg071Dtr-zgb6uBuXWHGAte2CIqWvH10ilZPkhBhSPtLbhfWiPsPnc4M1n74LsOzXV64xw99ZHk/s400/1+Summer+Dahlias.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280891936422538034" border="0" /></a><br />I love Dahlias, and I love the color orange, so when I saw these beauties in a neighbor’s yard, I just had to paint them! With their multitude of petals, Dahlias are very complex and time consuming flowers to paint. In order to capture the light on the petals in sunlight as well as the deep, rich colors of the petals in shadow, I had to paint each petal at least three to six times, glazing to get just the right color and value on each one. This award winning painting has always been one of my favorites, and I have kept it in my private collection until now.<br /><br />Title: "Summer Dahlias"<br /><br />Medium: Watercolor on 140 lb. archival paper.<br /><br />Image Size 18 x 24"<br /><br />Framed Size 27 x 33”<br /><br />Framing/Matting: This painting is triple-matted, under glass, in a beautiful wooden frame that has accents of gold and orange to complement those colors in the painting.<br /><br />Note: “Summer Dahlias” received the Second Place Award in American Artist’s 1999 national floral competition. It also received the People’s Choice Award at the Art Methods and Materials Show in Pasadena, CA, October, 1999.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.rubylane.com/shops/retrodeluxe/item/WC101">Click Here for Detailed Images and To Purchase</a>Judy Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03936926689459942341noreply@blogger.com1