This pot that holds my brushes came from Sweden. I have always loved paintings that artists do of their pots of brushes, so I wanted to do one. As an aside... don't think I'm crazy, but I visited a Medium this afternoon... hoping to 'hear' from my parents, who, I've mentioned, have passed on. I was hoping for a wonderful and loving message, something that would touch my heart - if indeed it was 'for real'. Imagine my surprise when the Medium got a funny look on her face and said "Do you have a lot of .... brushes?" And I said, yes, I'm a painter, I do, indeed, have tons of them. Then she smiled and said "Well, your Dad said you should take better care of them - they're in terrible shape!" Hmmmmm.... maybe it's NOT make-believe.....
This one, also is NFS, until June!
Another killer piece by Kelley!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting. My paintbrushes are in old cowboy boots. :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat little painting, Kelley. Nice crisp color.
ReplyDeleteKelley, Your dad could be speaking to me. Good advice! Beautiful painting, as always! Love the subject!
ReplyDeleteLove this painting. I like the format, the colors, composition, and, of course, the subject. Loved your story of the Medium, too. How wonderful! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat made me smile..such a dad thing to say. Love the painting, that mustard yellow is yummy
ReplyDeleteGreat composition and size. And, as always, I love all things Swedish!
ReplyDeleteYour dedication is showing in these paintings. This is beautiful. I am going RIGHT TO MY STUDIO AND PAINT MY SPRING PAINTING.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the day, which will be in the 80's :D
XO,
Your GJWPC slacker :( friend
I'm on a plane so I can't comment but I love
ReplyDeleteThis piece ! You are amazing girl!
It's very real looking!
It's an amazing story about the brushes!
I think you do take care of them though....
Love you
See you Friday!
Nice mom! Very dimensional. The last one was great, too!
ReplyDeleteGreat piece, Kelley - I love it. I'm sure Anders Zorn used very similar containers for his brushes;)
ReplyDeleteI just love this painting! Your work always has the nicest feeling to it.
ReplyDeleteI especially like the way you handled the earthen ware container. The clarity in this painting is quite compelling.
GREAT painting.
ReplyDeleteNow that is quite freaky to hear, about the medium.
(When I first read the word "medium" in your narrative, I only thought: does she mean oil? acrylic? watercolor? :D)
Great painting. I am glad you had a good experience with the medium and you know your parents are still looking out for you. I've consulted a psychic for years!
ReplyDeleteKelley, I love this story. I've dreamed of my late father sitting on a little folding chair fishing at the catfish pond he made and throwing a stick for my souldog, Buddy. Isn't it wonderful and comforting to know our dads still have a sense of humor from the great beyond!
ReplyDeletehugs to you and Paco...
I love that he said that ;)
ReplyDeleteI've seen your brushes.
A job well done on this! I love the softness of the pot and the long and tall format!
ReplyDeleteLove that pot and the way you've cropped the painting. Really well painted!
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ReplyDeleteVery strong and tightly rendered, Kelley!
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Hi Kelley, I love your glass and ceramic textures and if I remember right, you do enamel well too! Something tells me it is because of the thick rich shiny paint textures!
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