Monday, February 8, 2010

Blue Bottle with Lanterns

Happy Monday.  This is my latest oil painting that I finished over the weekend.  I'm very happy with how this one turned out.   I enjoy painting my blue bottles that I collect, and added a bowl of grapes (from Wet Canvas Ref Library) to the painting. I couldn't figure what to put in the bottle, then a light bulb went off and Chinese Lanterns came to my mind along with Honesty.  I actually worked really hard to get the right spacing in here, which I believe I acheived.  Next I really am enjoying how all the colors work with each other.  I hope all of you enjoy this painting.  Thanks for looking and hopefully you will comment.             Gallery wrapped Canvas  6"by 6"


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17 comments:

  1. Christiane KingsleyFebruary 8, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    Nora, who would not enjoy looking at this gorgeous painting full of colors and beautifully painted shapes. Really well done. You are good!

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  2. CindiFebruary 8, 2010 at 5:31 PM

    nora,..WOW!!! this just sparkles all the way to my blog!!! christiane is right.. YOU ARE GOOD and a multitalented artist... and best of all, a good friend!!! keep up the good work kiddo!!

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  3. FitFoodieMeghaFebruary 9, 2010 at 12:31 AM

    Fantastic Compose and the transparency of the cloth is superb! lots of details to see...:)

    Color Pencil Drawing: Bunch of Roses

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  4. Autumn LeavesFebruary 9, 2010 at 3:17 AM

    What a beautiful painting, Nora!! I've not heard of Chinese lanterns in the flower world so those are quite interesting to see. I love your blue glass bottle! Very very well done!

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  5. norapaints@blogspot.comFebruary 9, 2010 at 3:18 PM

    Thankyou all, Autumn I think this is the latin name for this flower. I googled Chinese Lantern and I think this is the latin name Physalis alkekengi, it also said they are often called winter cherries.

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  6. Seema MisraFebruary 10, 2010 at 3:53 AM

    You have a real talent , the bottle and the bowl make a good combination :) ... but i loved the watercolor on the title of the blog ... it's almost mesmerizing , esp for someone who loves water as much as me ... all the best for further blogging and painting ...

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  7. jsicignano2.blogspot.comFebruary 10, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    Oh yes! It's a wonderful painting. I love everything about. The composition, the colors are brilliant. Your hard work paid off. Thank you for sharing.

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  8. JRonsonFebruary 11, 2010 at 5:38 AM

    nice colors and light, i liekd a lot :D

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  9. norapaints@blogspot.comFebruary 11, 2010 at 3:25 PM

    Thankyou Simz, I'm happy you liked my inlet painting on the top of page. My husband and I usally spend a lot of time there.

    Thankyou Joan, I am proud of myself for this one

    Thankyou JRonson for your wonderful comment

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  10. Victor ErringtonFebruary 12, 2010 at 4:59 AM

    Hi Nora.
    This is a beautiful and colourful painting. I love it. Thank you for visiting my Blog. All the best Nora.
    Vic.

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  11. norapaints@blogspot.comFebruary 12, 2010 at 5:55 PM

    Your very welcome Vic,thanks for the comment.

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  12. Gary KeimigFebruary 20, 2010 at 6:19 PM

    really nice Nora. Lots of movement and beautiful color.

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  13. norapaints@blogspot.comFebruary 22, 2010 at 10:31 AM

    Thanks Gary

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  14. L. O'NealFebruary 22, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    Nora, I've nominated you for a Sunshine Award. You can pick it up on my blog site.

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  15. Barb SailorFebruary 24, 2010 at 7:09 PM

    This is stunning - the light is awesome in this painting. Great work.

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  16. DALSINGFebruary 27, 2010 at 4:05 PM

    Your work is lovely. I enjoyed visiting your blog.

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  17. JRonsonMarch 11, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    the best *.*

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