Thanks to each of you that left an observation on
"13 Things NOT to Say to an Artist". (You DO know I didn't write all those, or ever say them? OK.) It was especially great to see that most of us have been able to maintain a sense of humor about it. Knowing that each of us is not the only one to have endured misguided (even if well meaning) comments helps to confirm our sanity (as in, it's THEM, not us).
"Orchids in a Glass Bowl" .......... oil ........... 9" x 12"
These dendrobium orchids were garnishing the lunch plates when I visited my mother-in-law at her independent living residence recently (she's 90). For some reason, each of the three grandmothers at the table picked up their blossom and put it on my plate. No words were spoken about it, and I'm pretty sure they don't know I'm an artist. Anyway, I took them back to the studio and dropped them in one of my blue glass bowls. They held up for a couple weeks.
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An homage to a artistic spirit? Pretty cool gesture and beautiful painting R.!
ReplyDeleteLovely orchids and the shadow of the bowl is very nice! The color is delicious!! One further thought re the comments people make to artists -- the thing that totally captivated me when I picked up the first Harry Potter book was the term "muggles" to describe the non-wizarding folks. I try to keep that in mind when I get one of those "compliments" -- saves my sanity every time!!
ReplyDeleteLove the story, love the Orchids and love the shadow of the blue bowl.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful aRt.
Very beautiful - I especially like your handling of the blue bowl. Some time when you have time, it would be nice to see some progress shots. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove these colors together!
ReplyDeleteThat is a sweet and funny story about the ladies and their orchids. I love that you turned them into a beautiful painting!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting, R., and very cool that the ladies gave you the blossoms.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful orchids and what a great way to make them last forever!
ReplyDeleteWow R.,
ReplyDeleteSo that's what these are called. You do make them shine. They were the flower of choice at the Thai restaurant we visited for Mother's Day. Afterwards I stuck them in a Waterford Crystal decanter, and thought about you, because you could paint that -- I could just let my sons know I appreciated the dinner, and the sweet gesture of the flowers given to mothers (actually they gave them to every woman in the place).
Super painting as always,
Barbara
The colors are amazing R! Love the story that goes with it!
ReplyDeleteThis is really terrific. Love the light shining through the bowl, and the intense bits of color in the background that set off the flowers!
ReplyDeleteLovely painting and story - both made me smile. :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful! Thanks for pulling me to your blog to see your wonderful art!
ReplyDeleteWould love for you to paint my dogwood - let me know if you need the detailed photo.
Magnificent R, absolutely magnificent.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful clean color and composition! That is such a touching story about passing the orchids on that could be taken as passing on heritage or something like that. I love to visit your blog--you offer so much ---beautiful art and entertaining and informative information. You seem to have a really zany humor too, which I love! so nice to have met you!
ReplyDeleteNice one R., the painting of course, but also visiting and spending time with your elderly mother-in-law.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteReally love the color combination and enjoyed the story behind the composition too.
ReplyDeleteWow, love your work. I followed your comment from Cathie's Diana drawing (I'm the nagging Susan!)--sure glad I did!
ReplyDeleteI love the story and the colors!
ReplyDeleteWow! So many comments and a BIG Thank You to you all. It's been a busy couple of days and I haven't been able to make it over here.
ReplyDeleteVery realistic! VEry lovely!
ReplyDeleteVEry realistic and lovely!
ReplyDeleteWonderful flowers...Wonderful painting!!
ReplyDeleteI love the glass and the shade...its fab.
Marvelous as always, R. Gorgeous background color! They must have SUBCONSCIOUSLY known you were an artist.
ReplyDeletevery nice painting. good choice of color. It works just great.
ReplyDeleteThank you Art Fan Ack, deepazartz, Jala, and Gary!
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