Sunday, April 3, 2011

Naptime

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It feels like quite a while since I posted. I've been preparing submissions for a variety of shows and events running through the summer, and am still preparing for the Oak Bay Artists' Studio Tour coming up on April 16th and 17th. It's been a very busy time, but I managed to get back to the easel and paint these cute little boats. The Gulf Islands are full of images like this, so I've photographed many boats turned upside down. They always look to me like they've come up on land to take a nap.









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Posted by claire christinel at 8:23 PM
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10 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 4, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    Oh Claire, I need you to teach me how to blend those beautiful foliage backdrops that you create! I just love the play of colors throughout this painting. It has such a nostalgic, calming feel to it.

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  2. Virginia FloydApril 4, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    It does look like they are taking naps! Beautiful shades of green--very lush. I really like the bright yellow greens on the path.

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  3. martinealisonApril 4, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    J'aime cette peinture ma chère Claire, tout est paisible... On pourrait entendre voler une mouche. Après l'effort, le réconfort...
    Toutes vos couleurs jouent avec beaucoup de sérénité et en font une toile sublime.
    Bisous

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  4. claire christinelApril 4, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Thank you Katherine, Virginia and Martine. You talented ladies always make me feel successful in my efforts.

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  5. Lorraine ShirkusApril 5, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    So glad to see you back!! Wonderful painting--love the variety in the greens and dappled light! I really like the boats in your really great expanse of space. It reminds me of being at the lake when we were kids. I can almost smell the forest.

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  6. Lorraine ShirkusApril 7, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    Hi Claire! I did donate Splendor to the Japan Help challenge last Sunday and it has a bid!!! Thanks always for your encouragement . . .

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  7. hmuxoApril 7, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Great painting Claire. I love the different colors you used on this piece. Excellent.

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  8. Antonio MachadoApril 10, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    Hello Claire,
    his impressionist landscape is full of spirit and atmosphere

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  9. Lorraine ShirkusApril 11, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Hi Claire,

    Thanks for your thoughtful comment on my blog . . . your suggestions are helpful. If I painted like you, (especially your "Above the Courtyard") I wouldn't be concerned with literalness at all. I love your detailed refined paintings! When I'm literal, the result is usually deadness. You don't have that failing . . .

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  10. Virginia FloydApril 14, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    I was just checking on you. I see your Studio Tour is this weekend. Be sure to take lots of pictures for us!

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