Artist: WIlliam Cook
Monday, November 29, 2010
Friday, November 26, 2010
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Sylvia Young - Red-Orange Rose
Artist: Sylvia Young
Medium: Pastel on paper
Size: 8" x 12"
Artist's blog: http://sylsarttrials.blogspot.com/
Artist's blog: http://sylsarttrials.blogspot.com/
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Challenge 12 - Red Orange Rose
I would like to sincerely thank everyone who shared their art works for the Pomegranate challenge. I learn a lot from feedbacks everyday and I am so grateful to all who take the time to provide constructive comments for each others paintings.
As the spirit of the festive Christmas season comes to us, I invite all of us to a new challenge.
What makes a good painting?
This question has caused more verbal and media wars in the art world than anyone cares to count. This is certainly not a surprise, considering that in today's world, we have such a broad variety of media and styles.
However, we all agree that all good paintings have a touch of symbolism. I hope my choice of painting subjects will help you to remember this when you compose your next painting.
The subject of the last challenge, pomegranate, was frequently used in the paintings of Old Masters as a symbol of the resurrection and the hope of eternal life. Because of its abundance of seeds, the pomegranate also symbolizes royalty and the church, where the seeds represent the many believers who make up the one universal church.
This time the challenge is a red-orange rose with rose bud.
Flowers have been imbued with symbolic meanings since ancient times. Many flowers used in Christian and Early Renaissance paintings borrowed their symbolism from mythology, and often floral attributes can be linked to mythological gods and goddesses.
Roses are ancient symbols of love and beauty. Each color has a special meaning, often different in different parts of the world.
Red roses are traditional symbols for love and romance, and a time-honored way to say "I love you." The red rose has long symbolized beauty and perfection. A bouquet of red roses is the perfect way to express your deep feelings for someone special.
With their blazing energy, orange roses are the embodiment of desire and enthusiasm. Orange roses often symbolize passion and excitement and are an expression of fervent romance.
With upcoming holidays I strongly believe each of us should use this time to show love and support to all we care the most about - family and friends. I hope painting this intentionally chosen red-orange rose will help all PADT artists to relax and maybe make that perfect Christmas gift you have desparately searched for.
About the photo reference
Artistically speaking, red-orange perfectly complements the green rose leaves. Combined with the intentionally chosen "smokey" dark background, the visual effect is very captivating.
The strong, but still defused top-left light source helps in defining the focus of attention - the rose - complemented by subtle and engaging shadows.
Accompanying rose bud and water drops are added symbols of youth, energy and freshness.
While you are painting this rose, think about that "special one" you would like to gift it to.
Please send a photo of your painting the latest by December 11. The next painting reference will be posted on Sunday December 12.
As the spirit of the festive Christmas season comes to us, I invite all of us to a new challenge.
What makes a good painting?
This question has caused more verbal and media wars in the art world than anyone cares to count. This is certainly not a surprise, considering that in today's world, we have such a broad variety of media and styles.
However, we all agree that all good paintings have a touch of symbolism. I hope my choice of painting subjects will help you to remember this when you compose your next painting.
The subject of the last challenge, pomegranate, was frequently used in the paintings of Old Masters as a symbol of the resurrection and the hope of eternal life. Because of its abundance of seeds, the pomegranate also symbolizes royalty and the church, where the seeds represent the many believers who make up the one universal church.
This time the challenge is a red-orange rose with rose bud.
Flowers have been imbued with symbolic meanings since ancient times. Many flowers used in Christian and Early Renaissance paintings borrowed their symbolism from mythology, and often floral attributes can be linked to mythological gods and goddesses.
Roses are ancient symbols of love and beauty. Each color has a special meaning, often different in different parts of the world.
Red roses are traditional symbols for love and romance, and a time-honored way to say "I love you." The red rose has long symbolized beauty and perfection. A bouquet of red roses is the perfect way to express your deep feelings for someone special.
With their blazing energy, orange roses are the embodiment of desire and enthusiasm. Orange roses often symbolize passion and excitement and are an expression of fervent romance.
With upcoming holidays I strongly believe each of us should use this time to show love and support to all we care the most about - family and friends. I hope painting this intentionally chosen red-orange rose will help all PADT artists to relax and maybe make that perfect Christmas gift you have desparately searched for.
About the photo reference
Artistically speaking, red-orange perfectly complements the green rose leaves. Combined with the intentionally chosen "smokey" dark background, the visual effect is very captivating.
The strong, but still defused top-left light source helps in defining the focus of attention - the rose - complemented by subtle and engaging shadows.
Accompanying rose bud and water drops are added symbols of youth, energy and freshness.
While you are painting this rose, think about that "special one" you would like to gift it to.
Please send a photo of your painting the latest by December 11. The next painting reference will be posted on Sunday December 12.
Linda Young - Pomegranate
Artist: Linda Young
Medium: Watercolor
Size: 7 3/4" x 10 1/4"
Artist's blog: http://lindayoungwatercolors.blogspot.com/
Artist's web site: http://lindayoungwatercolors.com/
Website blog: http://lindayoung.fineartstudioonline.com/blog
Artist's blog: http://lindayoungwatercolors.blogspot.com/
Artist's web site: http://lindayoungwatercolors.com/
Website blog: http://lindayoung.fineartstudioonline.com/blog
Friday, November 19, 2010
Maria Soto Robbins - Pomegranate
Artist: Maria Soto Robbins
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 7"x 5"
Artist's blog: http://www.artbymsr.blogspot.com/
Artist's web: http://www.art-by-msr.com/
Size: 7"x 5"
Artist's blog: http://www.artbymsr.blogspot.com/
Artist's web: http://www.art-by-msr.com/
Sylviane Le Cann - Pomegranate
Artist: Sylviane Le Cann
Medium:Oil on canvas paper
Size: 8" x 10"
Artist's blog: http://sylviane-lec.blogspot.com/
Artist's blog: http://sylviane-lec.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Xela Christopher - Pomegranate
Artist: Xela Christopher
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 10" x 8"
Blog: http://xeladchristopher.blogspot.com/
Friday, November 12, 2010
Jean Claude - Pomegranate
Artist: Jean Claude
Medium:Acrylic on canvas
Size: 30 cm x 25 cm
Artist's blog: http://lespeinturesdeviviane.blogspot.com/
Size: 30 cm x 25 cm
Artist's blog: http://lespeinturesdeviviane.blogspot.com/
Monday, November 8, 2010
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Zeljka Jereb Matkovic - Pomegranate
Artist: Zeljka Jereb Matkovic
Medium: Watercolor on 140lb Arches paper
Size: 9"x 12"
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Angela Sullivan - Twisted
Artist: Angela Sullivan
Medium: Acrylics on canvas panel
Size: 6"x8"
Size: 6"x8"
Artist's blog: http://www.angelasacrylics.blogspot.com/
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Millie Nguyen - Pomegranate
Artist: Millie Nguyen
Medium: Watercolor on Arches Hot Press WC paper
Size: 7" x 10"
Artist's blog: http://millienguyen6.blogspot.com/
Size: 7" x 10"
Artist's blog: http://millienguyen6.blogspot.com/
Ivonne Bess - Pomegranate
Artist: Ivonne Bess
Medium: Colored pencils on bristol vellum
Size: 181"x 11"
Artist's blog: http://cubaninthemidwest.blogspot.com/
Size: 181"x 11"
Artist's blog: http://cubaninthemidwest.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Elena Malec - Pomegranate
Artist: Elena Malec
Medium: Oil pastels on Canson Mi-teintes pad
Size: 9" x 12"
Artist's blog: http://elena-malec.blogspot.com/
Size: 9" x 12"
Artist's blog: http://elena-malec.blogspot.com/
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Challenge 11 - Pomegranate
At the end of each painting challenge I always feel very happy and excited. I am amazed how many artists stayed focused and dedicated their time to paint once again the last challenge at PADT. At the same time I almost can not wait to show the next painting challenge, which I am always hoping would be even more exciting to paint than the previous one.
One of the goals for our forum is also to learn from everyones' constructive feedbacks about our works. Of course, the variety of media and interpretations makes it increasingly difficult to comment and point out any areas for improvement.
It is very motivational and inspiring to see a comment on what is well done and we must support each other in our artistic journey. In any feedback we do well to highlight the best aspects of the artwork and what has appealed to us most. However, one of the "secret missions" PADT has is to help each other to grow and improve by pointing out areas for improvement as well. Hence I would like to ask for everyone's help in providing that part of the feedback as well. Think of "edges, lighting, mood, color harmony, aerial perspective, composition, ..." - all what makes or breaks the painting.
About the photo reference
Apart from the fact that it is one of the healthiest fruits on earth, the pomegranate has been very frequently found in still life paintings though the centuries. There is a very special gracious beauty in this fruit that cannot leave any artistic soul disinterested.
The fruit has been intentionally placed at the "eye level" which is an inspiring painting perspective. The light source is day light coming from the top left side, and there is reflected light on the right side as well. The composition speaks for itself and does not need any explanation. It is simple and beautiful. I hope you will enjoy painting it.
Please send a photo of your painting the latest by November 20. The next painting reference will be posted on Sunday November 21.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Ivonne Bess - Lemons & Flower
Artist: Ivonne Bess
Medium: Acrylic on corrugated cardboard
Size: 11"x 14"
Artist's blog: http://cubaninthemidwest.blogspot.com/
Size: 11"x 14"
Artist's blog: http://cubaninthemidwest.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Zeljka Jereb Matkovic - Lemons & Flower
Artist: Zeljka Jereb Matkovic
Medium: Watercolor on 140lb Arches paper
Size: 9"x 12"
Monday, October 25, 2010
Sylviane Le Cann - Lemons & Flower
Artist: Sylviane Le Cann
Medium:Oil on paper
Size: 8" x 10"
Artist's blog: http://sylviane-lec.blogspot.com/
Artist's blog: http://sylviane-lec.blogspot.com/
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