There's a show coming up with a 'tea' theme, and since I love tea I've been dying to start painting for it. Yesterday I didn't get a Daily Painting in, but I did a semi-abstract about the fogbound river, and put it in my Studio Blog. This teapot is one I 'inherited' from my Dad. I actually bought it for him, thinking he'd like the deep brown color. I, on the other hand, haven't bought anything brown in decades. So I hesitated to paint this boring brown teapot, but as I painted it I saw that it acted like a mini mirror, and the 'brown-ness' just supported all the other things (cloth, windows, etc) in the room. Every time I make tea in this I think of my dad, how I miss him, and *chuckle* how he never, ever made his daily tea in this pot! The gift seemed like a good idea at the time:)
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Brown Betty Teapot, 10x10 Acrylic
There's a show coming up with a 'tea' theme, and since I love tea I've been dying to start painting for it. Yesterday I didn't get a Daily Painting in, but I did a semi-abstract about the fogbound river, and put it in my Studio Blog. This teapot is one I 'inherited' from my Dad. I actually bought it for him, thinking he'd like the deep brown color. I, on the other hand, haven't bought anything brown in decades. So I hesitated to paint this boring brown teapot, but as I painted it I saw that it acted like a mini mirror, and the 'brown-ness' just supported all the other things (cloth, windows, etc) in the room. Every time I make tea in this I think of my dad, how I miss him, and *chuckle* how he never, ever made his daily tea in this pot! The gift seemed like a good idea at the time:)
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The teapot looks great on the tablecloth... not boring at all! It seems to hold such good memories for you and that's what's important!
ReplyDeleteAs always, you really caught the reflections.
ReplyDeleteYour associated memories and love really come through in this painting.
ReplyDeleteOh Kelley
ReplyDeleteI just love you
this is "honest=tea"
Thanks, you guys. I know it's know 'high art', but it was fun and interesting!
ReplyDeleteI love this! Love the reflection!
ReplyDeleteMy comment didn't show up. Great reflections!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Katie and Jala! I had the most fun with the reflections. The tablecloth - well.... it looks a little 'fish eye' to me - and I don't know whether I'll change it - it looks more fun like this.
ReplyDeleteI think the tablecloth might be ok...I think without the curve it might be a bit static. I think it's a nice painting.
ReplyDeleteHi Kelley...Like the design on this one and the reflections are just great! Love the idea of a tea themed show, can't wait to see more of your tea paintings!
ReplyDeleteKelley, Great job on the teapot! I love the reflections and highlights, just perfect!
ReplyDeleteYou're right, Paula. I'm going to leave it. Thanks Janette and Nancey - I truly appreciate you leaving comments!
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