Tag Archives: red

Green Apple on Red – acrylic painting

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Mary

Apples are the best-of-the-best where fruits are concerned – I grew up with apple orchards all around me and there is nothing like fresh fruit right off the tree.  It’s really hard to resist a good-looking apple.  My all-time favorite … Continue reading →

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Connecticut Fall Leaf, oil pastel

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Mary

Autumn is a second spring where every leaf is a flower ~ Albert Camus When we arrived at our hotel in Connecticut I opened the car door and there on the ground was this most gorgeous leaf – right there … 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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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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Red Rose Series #1, oil pastels

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Mary

“The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.” Aristotle Who doesn’t like a rose, I’ve loved them for as long as I can remember – they hold a special meaning for … Continue reading →

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15 Paintings – Flower Challenge: Red Roses, #11

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Mary

Two years ago I took a photograph of some roses I brought in from the outside and have been waiting for a good time to paint them – well actually until I felt a bit more confident.  The flower challenge … Continue reading →

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Dedicated to my WordPress Friends! 2014 Red Candle Unveiled

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Mary

Too funny, whoever said I’m not tenacious!  I wasn’t about to give up on my little red candle.  So based on everyone’s great feedback, particularly Rhonda and Eva, I made some final touches leaving me with two options (threw out … Continue reading →

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