Tag Archives: flowers

Yellow Rose Series, #1 – acrylic painting

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Mary

Yellow roses are an expression of exuberance. Yellow roses evoke sunny feelings of joy, warmth and welcome. They are symbols of friendship and caring – http://www.theflowerexpert.com In my research I found several different meanings/symbolism’s for the yellow rose – this … Continue reading →

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Pink Azaleas – acrylic painting

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Mary

“In joy or sadness, flowers are our constant friends.” – by Okakura Kakuzo Our flower beds are really blooming this year.  In North Texas we’ve already had ~ 19″ of rain, last year at this time 5.6″ and normally we’ll … Continue reading →

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Lily of the Valley, oil pastel

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Mary

 “You come to nature with all her theories, and she knocks them all flat.” Pierre Auguste Renoir Lily of the Valley, an oil pastel (10×8) was painted on black Mi-Teintes pastel paper with Sennlier, Mungyo-Gallery and Holbein brand oil pastels.  … Continue reading →

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Field of Flowers, oil pastel

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Mary

“Whether you succeed or not is irrelevant, there is no such thing.  Making your unknown known is the important thing.” Georgia O’Keeffe This painting was started in May and left against a wall in my studio because I couldn’t quite … Continue reading →

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Flowers in a Teapot, oil pastel

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Mary

WordPress notified me that I’ve hit my 4th anniversary in this wonderful blogging community, that’s cause to celebrate. Thank you to all who have followed and/or visited my blog, the last stat shows some 204,300 visits – a number that … Continue reading →

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Red Rose Series #5, oil pastels

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Mary

“There is nothing more difficult for a truly creative painter than to paint a rose, because before he can do so he has first to forget all the roses that were ever painted.”  Henri Matisse Perhaps Matisse was speaking to … Continue reading →

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Pink Roses Study, oil pastels

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Mary

“Practice what you know, and it will help to make clear what now you do not know.”  Rembrandt Couldn’t have said it any better – he knew.  Each time I paint with oil pastels they show me what I really … Continue reading →

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Red Roses Series, #3 – oil pastel

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Mary

“A work of art which did not begin in emotion is not art”, Paul Cezanne This painting happened to be based off of a photograph I took of a bouquet of red roses I picked from a gorgeous rose bush … Continue reading →

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Red Roses series, #2 – oil pastels

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Mary

“Colour is my day-long obsession, joy and torment.” Claude Monet Mr. Monet, to me was the master of color – he spun the universe of color letting us marvel in his dazzling creations.  Can’t help but chuckle thinking of Monet, … Continue reading →

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Pink Roses in a Vase, oil pastel

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Mary

“A painting is never finished – it simply stops in interesting places.” Paul Gardner Pink Roses in a Vase, an oil pastel (8.5 x 5.5) was done on a gesso-prepared hardboard.  The underpainting background was painted with acrylics and the … Continue reading →

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