I finished the painting yesterday afternoon. I guess it is the second in a series? I seem to be headed in that direction. I’m finding the process of painting a piece of pottery challenging and exciting and I’m learning a lot, to boot. As I said yesterday, all pottery has texture, of course, but Roseville is known for the lush, overblown-in-the-best-possible-way, use of flowers and texture, gorgeous shapes, and handles that are pieces of art in and of themselves.
This one took a couple of days. I knew I needed to tweak it a bit more yesterday and I also had to add the background. Then I went back and tweaked it some more and finally, I forced myself to stop and call it ‘Done.”
This is Peony by Roseville. I display this vase in my cabinet in the studio.
I’m pretty pleased with it. As with anything creative, there are always things I’d do differently next time around, but I’m pleased.
I like the idea of doing a series; I own so many sizes and shapes of Roseville and some may be a bit difficult to capture at this point in my growing process, but I’m up for the challenge.
Bonus: I get to reacquaint myself with my pottery, to really look at it. It’s all good.
Some of you mentioned that you didn’t get the email version of the yesterday’s post. Since I also subscribe to it, I’m aware of that when it happens. As I’ve said before, there’s nothing I can do about it and it does happen periodically. You know the drill: I post every day and the email is not meant to be a valid indicator of when I post. It’s fallible. Just come directly to the blog.
Easy peasy.
It’s cloudy today and cooler. We may get some rain.
I weed whacked yesterday and between that and Don’s massive mowing on Thursday, the property is looking much neater. I have pruning to do, but I’ll work on that next week.
A big thank you to my husband for letting me use his laptop to post. After rescheduling my previous appointments at the Apple store (all due to my mood at the time) I’m going there on Tuesday and asking for a new keyboard. Let’s hope I’m not without my laptop for long.
Stay safe.
Happy Saturday.
Peony is well done, Claudia! I love the colors and shading and the perfect handles! Great job!
I am hoping for rain soon and for these high temps to cool down a bit. We may get a break on Tuesday-Wednesday this week so I’ll save my weeding for then. Too hot to weed right now! Have a nice weekend!
Yes, don’t weed when it’s so hot, Ellen!
Thanks for your kind words.
Stay safe.
You should be pleased with the painting. It’s very good. Keep going.
You are doing so well it makes me wonder if I have any talents I’m not aware of, lol!
There is artistic ability in my family…my brother, his daughter and an uncle all are very good artists, especially my brother. I really don’t have a desire to paint or sketch though. I do loosely consider myself a fiber artist of sorts. I love the textures and colors and creating the finished product.
Have a good weekend
I didn’t have a desire to paint until this last year. Before that? Nothing.
Thanks so much, Marilyn.
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Another beautiful painting! Your very talented Claudia. Happy Saturday!
Beautiful, again! I love your joy in painting. Finding a new passion is so wonderful. Enjoy your weekend!
Yes, it is. Especially at this point in my life!
Thanks so much, Connie.
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Thank you for your kind words, April!
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Good Saturday! Reading this reminds me of you. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ravensburger-puzzles-covid-11623347805?mod=hp_jr_pos1
Ah, thank you, Bobbie Jean.
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You continue to absolutely GOBSMACK me in this new endeavor of oil painting; you were an untapped talent apparently just waiting to break out. It may very well be that your specialty will be the ‘still-life’ works although your landscapes have been terrific when you’re yet so ‘young’ in the hobby. (And ‘still life’ isn’t easy; it’s what I always had the MOST difficulty with!) If I saw your two Roseville works in a store, I’d have snatched them up in a heartbeat, not just because I love Roseville but also because they’re just really good, Claudia; I’m not being dramatically effusive, just honest.
Oh, thank you so much, Vicki! That means a lot.
I’m rather proud of this one and eager to paint more Roseville.
I love the word ‘gobsmack!’ It’s perfect.
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That is so pretty!
Thank you so much for your kind words, Lynda.
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lovely painting! I wouldn’t mind hanging it on my wall!
Thank you so much for your kind words, Jan!
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another beauty. good job, you! especially that you are pleased (rightfully so).
i think it helps to like the subject. for a while i painted for long stretches flowers, then cats, our family dog, then faces … helped me learn how watercolors act and react, helped me have one less decision to make when first sitting down to paint, helped me find my style.
anyway, as i’ve said before, i hope you keep going with this!
hope your cooler weather sticks around.
best wishes on the keyboard problem.
i had a very nice eight hours with some members of my family today … an early morning walk, lunch, a ride to the biggest lake we have here, some ice cream, hugs and visiting. :)
hope you are having a nice night now.
kathy in iowa
Glad you’re having a good weekend.
Thanks so much for your kind words, Kathy.
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So fun to see your new painting ! You definitely had hidden talent! Can’t wait to see more
Thank you so much, Sandy!
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Beautiful, Claudia. So pleased you’re discovery and growing this talent of yours.
Thank you so much, Wendy.
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I am so impressed that you nailed the texture of the body of the pot so well. You can almost feel the grain of the clay in this.
I hope you’re having a terrific weekend. I feel a bit like I’ve been running to stay in place. Yesterday I took Rick to the ER early in the morning and by one was setting up for a group of 12 Cork Poppers coming over for wine tasting at 2. (Rick was doing much better.) Today I’m just mush!
I’m sorry to hear about Rick having to go to ER! That must have been frightening!
You need to take it easy Jeanie. That’s a lot for one day.
Stay safe.
Ya for less humidity! It will mean your paintings will dry a little faster. I am behind on blog reading again, but I do love to read them in batches. I was going to comment about Apple replacing your keyboard, but you’ve probably figured that out by now…
But of course, today is humid. It changes daily around here.
I just haven’t taken the computer in yet.
Stay safe, Leanne.