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Saturday, February 7, 2009

Valentine Flowers: Square oil painting still life of Gerber daisies, heat, blue glass vase, colorful orange & blue

Valentine Flowers: Square oil painting still life of Gerber daisies, heat, blue glass vase, colorful orange & blue
Oil on canvas, 12" x 12
$140 plus $8.95 shipping
email: marie@mariefox.com SOLD

This still life set-up seemed to fit perfectly in a square format so I chose a 12" x 12" canvas. I like the simple shapes and strong colors of this Valentine painting. The pewter plate was made by my mother when she was a girl. Ten years ago, she asked an appraiser to give a value to her household belongings for insurance reasons. When he picked up the pewter plate, she kept quiet as he inspected it carefully. "Most likely 17th century," he announced. She enjoyed her little secret. For me, it was fun to incorporate her art in mine...and the pewter plate was the perfect backdrop for the orange flowers.

3 comments:

PAT MEYER -- said...

Thanks for your comments on my site. Love getting the ideas and think of different approaches.

The blue used is so beautiful and really sets the tone for this painting.

Mary Sheehan Winn said...

I love blue and orange together. One of my most favorite compliments.

Mary Sheehan Winn said...

oh, and the pewter plate secret.... priceless!

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