Personal Art Blog

Sharing the lessons I teach at the Artist Guild and the personal discoveries in my art.

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Impression of Roses





Impression of Roses
6x8in oil on canvas panel $140. SOLD


Artist Note
This is another painting 
following the Transparent
underpainting demo I 
showed on my previous post.

This demo was to see how 
far opaques could be used 
and still keep the glow.

Only the dark areas
are truly transparent with 
tiny areas of a thin layer
 of Indian Yellow 
peeking here and there
though everywhere else.

This one is more decorative
in style. More of an illusion.
The flowers are interesting
because only one has the 
actual shape of a flower, 
the rest are simple shapes 
of color with no detail.

In class today 
we started on the 
landscape -  using the 
transparent colors.
I will show the steps for
that demo in my next post.




28 comments:

  1. I can't wait to see how the transparent paints are handled in the landscape.

    The whole idea of mixing opposites-transparent/opaque and detail/less detail-is instructive to look at and think about. I can see where you would want both techniques to handle lots of different subjects.

    Lovely rose shapes:):):)
    Libby

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    1. Thanks for the great comment. Libby - Good to see you are working through your bloc in such a productive way.

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  2. Gorgeous! You know, I'd love to see a demo of your knife work. Any plans for additional videos?

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    1. Thanks for liking it, Audrey.
      Congratulations on a successful show. Wish I could have seen it.
      Yes - I have been working on a demo.
      Not getting it edited correctly though but I will keep trying.

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  3. Wonderful Julie. I look forward to the landscape demo too. Enjoy your day!

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    1. had a lovely but busy few days. Thanks, Carol.
      It was neat seeing your hummingbirds and video.

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  4. You are such a prolific painter! I feel your enthusiasm and love for the work! You are so good! Thank you for sharing your art wisdom Julie!

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    1. I will value this comment...thank You Kaethe.
      Adore your budgie painting!

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  5. And I love it! It is so gorgeous. As I let my eyes wander through the painting, I realized that only one flower had enough detail to tell they were roses. This shows how incredible the human eye is. Give it just a little info and it will fill in the rest. Love the palette.

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    1. Thanks Sharon. Yes, I agree, it is amazing how the eye will fill something in. I like this palette and do not usually go for green!
      Your summer art camp sounds just the job for my grandkids but they live so far away. Such lucky kids in your area.

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  6. I love the soft loose feeling this has, yet the roses are absolutely THERE! It's wonderful; one can look and look and discover more delights. Again, I'm struck by what a fine instructor you must be.

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    1. Hi Helene, pleased you like it - thank you.
      I was so taken with your beautiful painting of oranges. It certainly has the WOW factor!

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  7. I love how you can make a flower look like a flower without all the detail or even the exact shape. People must LOVE taking your classes. I like that I can zoom in on my computer and see the texture of the canvas, and the bits of colors showing through.

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    1. Hi Joan - yes - you can tell I love thick - thin surfaces. As many opposites as possible make for an interesting painting.
      I notice you make textures part of your visual goals...you are great at describing the surface of what you are painting. Your lilacs are perfect..

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  8. Its interesting how our eyes turn the shapes into flowers from what we remember flowers should look like

    its very pretty and soft looking :)

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    1. Hi Jennifer. Thanks for the visit. I am interested in seeing if you decide to start a separate blog for your digital work.

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  9. The colors are truly lovely Julie! I love the yellow peeking through... I will look forward to your landscape!

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    1. Thanks, Karen. I like the yellow peeking thru, too.
      I enjoyed seeing the painting of the sheep. I am used to seeing cows so it is a pleasure to see your little lady.

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  10. It's amazing to me that you painted this gorgeous floral on such a small canvas!!!!
    This is truly beautiful Julie! I look forward to your next piece!

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    1. Hi Hilda - small, yes. I sorta enjoy the size anymore. it was hard at first.
      Do you ever do small ones?

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  11. Sweet Julie you have such a special touch with flowers. They just dance with light. So beautiful. I hope you are enjoying a wonderful day. Hugs!

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    1. A wonderful day - yes, also it is a busy time, Debbie. The semester ends next week and lots to arrange before my workshop. All good though. Lucky to love what I do.
      I really enjoyed your post - as always. So up-lifting.
      thanks for the visit, my friend.

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  12. Great NEWS!
    Thanks for sharing your talent = )

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    1. Thanks Sue. Would love to see your show. Hope you post the images.

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  13. So beautiful, Julie. Thank you for sharing the process with the transparents. Inspires me to try it!

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    1. Hello Laurie - just visited your blog and really liked your work. The painting of the church has great movement with all the people you put in.
      Thanks for the visit.

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  14. Very beautiful and impressive flower painting !!!

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  15. I dont know if I am destined to take a class from you, but for the time being, I can enjoy this for the whole day, perfection to the core!

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Julie