This is my impression of what Mary Magdalene might have looked like. This is one of my favourite paintings. I really enjoyed working on this painting.
Sunday, January 19, 2014
11. BOWL OF LEMONS
I got to know the colour yellow while painting this picture. I also got to know more about lighting and depth of field. The blurred blobs in the background give the picture a depth by bringing the lemons into focus in contrast. I enjoyed painting this picture. Confidence growing with each little creation!
Prints available from Jan at jancoll@gmail.com
Thursday, March 21, 2013
10. PURPLE CROCUSES
In painting this picture I discovered how difficult it is to mix a clear purple in oil paint. Eventually, I found a tube of Dioxazine Purple No. 47 and it was the closest I could get to the colour I wanted. The crocus is a study! Just look at the little men standing in the middle of each flower. They made me laugh! I enjoyed creating this painting knowing that I could never replicate the perfection of nature. My attempt is good enough!
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
9. BOWL OF ORANGES
After a gap of three years I am back painting again! Ann and I enrolled in a new art class. Redwood Art School Dun Laoghaire. Our teacher's name is Mary and she is just what we need ... calm and encouraging! This is my first painting under Mary's guidance and I really learnt a lot from this painting. I got to know the colour orange and I also made friends with a small brush! Ann is on a roll churning out masterpieces!
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Sunday, February 28, 2010
2. OLLIE THE LOST SHEEP
This is my 2nd. painting Nov 2009 and I am very happy with the outcome.
Ollie makes me laugh!
1. JUG AND LEMONS
My first painting Oct 2009
Most students in our class start with this painting. Copy of an original.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
THREE WOMEN 1982
This is my third attempt at oil painting. 20" x 16"
After this painting I put away my brushes and paint and didn't paint for another 27 years.
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