Wednesday, April 17, 2013

MEYER LEMONS


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I wrote a blog post on preserving lemons today, Meyer Lemons to be exact..and was so inspired by the beautiful light, the yellow against the old green terracotta pot that I painted this picture before the blog post was done! I'm happy with the result, what do you think?


Monday, April 15, 2013

DIARIES


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It was a kind of rainy day, here in California today, and I was so fortunate to capture the fleeting moment when the sun did shine through my window and reflected through the my beloved purple vase from behind. Love the shadows of the roses which almost steals the show, I must add!!


Friday, April 12, 2013

VIOLET VASE


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I always say that if purple was a food I would eat it! Love purple, and so love this painting that is all about the soft, rambling roses, yet the purple vase is what sets it off!


Thursday, April 11, 2013

ROB's ROSES


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Two dear friends came over for one of my home cooked meals the other night, and like a prince in shining armor, Rob arrived with a bunch of beautiful, long stemmed roses...just for me! And what with the late afternoon sun streaming through my sitting room, I just had to capture it for a lifetime!


Tuesday, April 9, 2013

WRITING DESK

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A warm, lovely study of a writing desk, soaking up the late afternoon sun. A special moment of the day, captured on canvas for a lifetime!



Monday, April 8, 2013

RECLINE


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I was drawn to this interior scene by the warm, strong light that passes through the French window and reflects on the floor, so inviting and begs one to sit and relax in the cushy recliner. A lovely study of a few minutes peace as the sun stretches its rays over a calm, quiet room.


LEMONS AND DELFT

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This is a study of a few lemons from my garden against a lovely old delft vase I bought at a garage sale a while back. Nothing more charming than classic blue and yellow!



Tuesday, February 26, 2013

URN REFLECTIONS


  
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URN REFLECTIONS is a special commission for a client who loves my roses but wanted it in a silver urn. I really enjoyed doing this piece as I think the vertical lines on the urn anchor the soft, flowy roses so well.



Monday, February 18, 2013

ROSE REFLECTIONS


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ROSE REFLECTIONS inspired me to paint a few objects that are dear to me...and double up as good props!!


Monday, February 11, 2013

CRÉME CHAISE


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CRÉME CHAISE speaks of comfort, rest and peacefulness and the cool blue hues emphasize all this. I liked this scene as it reminds me of what I am working for...comfort, rest and peace!



Sunday, February 10, 2013

DIE SLAAPKAMER

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DIE SLAAPKAMER is a beautiful rendering of a sunlit bedroom. I tried to capture the serenity of the room by focusing on the light which is reflected in the chandelier above the bed. This is such a calm setting of a place the home that should embody all that is peaceful.



Saturday, February 9, 2013

DELFT STUDY


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DELFT STUDY gives a peak into a beautiful study with quite a few delft pieces scattered across the room. There is a lovely balance between the warm browns and blues and the hues of sun rays that make for a very tranquil painting!




Friday, February 8, 2013

WRITING DESK

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WRITING DESK is a serene setting of a pleasant desk scene, complete with strong sunlight streaming through heavy curtains. The bold yellows are set off against cooler purples which make for a very relaxing atmosphere!



Tuesday, February 5, 2013

CHAISES ROUGES

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CHAISES ROUGES captures the sun at it's best, with warm shadows that emphasize the beauty of classic,French furniture!




Sunday, February 3, 2013

PICHET BLEU


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PICHET BLEU is a lovely study of oranges in my blue Delft platter amongst the other Delft and blue objects in my kitchen window. I love how the sun reflects through the oranges in the morning and always feel inspired to paint what awaits for me on the window sill!



Saturday, February 2, 2013

CHANDELIER VIEW


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CHANDELIER VIEW is a beautiful painting of a French interior with emphasis on the light that steams through the side window even though one is looking through the back window.
A beautiful chandelier is set off against the stark light, coming through the tall French windows, which speaks of luxury and would compliment any interior!


Tuesday, January 29, 2013

MARTIN'S MEMORIES

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MARTIN'S MEMORIES is a painting of a dear friends special possessions that he collected over the course of his life, Delft from Holland where his family hails from, Indonesia where his dad was born and Brazil, where he himself was born! I captured a few pieces that he displays in his accountant's office and created this painting for the reception area where all his clients can enjoy what is special to him!



Monday, January 14, 2013

ORANGE STUDY

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ORANGE STUDY focuses on the strong contrast between light and dark, warm and cold, vorm and loose brush stroke. I call is a study as I try to push myself to another level of awareness in terms of the fine balance between a good painting and an exceptional one!



Sunday, January 13, 2013

THE DUCHESS ~ by Paul Emsley

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THE FIRST PORTRAIT OF THE DUCHES OF CAMBRIDGE UNVEILED!

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The first official painted portrait of The Duchess of Cambridge has been commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery, where it is unveiled today Friday 11 January 2013.

The National Portrait Gallery's painting of its Patron was commissioned with the support of Sir Hugh Leggatt, in memory of Sir Denis Mahon, through the Art Fund.




The Duchess was involved in the selection process, from which artist Paul Emsley, the 2007 winner of the Gallery's BP Portrait Award competition, was chosen by Director Sandy Nairne to paint her official portrait.

The Duchess took part in an initial meeting to talk through the process of the painting. This was followed by two sittings, in May and June 2012, at the artist's studio in the West Country, England, and Kensington Palace. Emsley later made use of a series of photographs produced during the sittings. His subjects are frequently located against a dark background and emphasise 'the singularity and silence of the form'; while utilising a meticulous technique of thin layers of oil paint and glazes.

Paul Emsley says: 'The Duchess explained that she would like to be portrayed naturally - her natural self - as opposed to her official self. She struck me as enormously open and generous and a very warm person. After initially feeling it was going to be an unsmiling portrait I think it was the right choice in the end to have her smiling - that is really who she is.'

Following three-and-a-half months of painting, the completed portrait was presented to the Gallery's Trustees at their November 2012 meeting.

http://www.dukeandduchessofcambridge.org