Monday, April 8, 2013

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!