Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Blooming Tuesday Debut


Hello there! I'm taking a short break from my self-imposed hiatus to post this artichoke blossom my husband brought home for me one day last year. I plunked it in the vase and sat right down and painted it on canvas. Normally, I don't paint many still lifes but I did enjoy the 'complicated simplicity' of this one.


I'm taking lots of deep breaths, packing little by little but getting it done.

I already miss everyone though so I felt like posting something!

Happy Blooming Tuesday!
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23 comments:

  1. MickMay 12, 2009 7:41 AM

    Beautifully rendered, Laurel!

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  2. Deepa GopalMay 12, 2009 7:51 AM

    Thats wonderfully executed Lolo...I love the details and the 'complicated simplicity'...
    Goegeous painting:)

    Do chk out my bloom too...with my haiku:)

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  3. TeriMay 12, 2009 7:58 AM

    Oh Lolo, I am so happy you painted this-what a beauty! I have never seen anything like this.

    And the fact that you 'had' to do it is so exciting!!!

    HBT!!

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  4. ReneeMay 12, 2009 8:35 AM

    I am so happy you posted today. That painting is beautiful. I love it.

    Whats good about our lives is we can do what we want.

    I want to believe I will get to where I want to go. And having you as my friend will help me along that path.

    Love you raven sister.

    Renee xoxo

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  5. JulieMay 12, 2009 8:39 AM

    Hi Lolo!!! This is really pretty...at first it made me think it was a sort of strange succulent bloom like I had never seen before...but you tricked me good!!! LOL :)

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  6. soulbrushMay 12, 2009 8:56 AM

    YIPPPPPEEEEEEEE my lo is here, love it super girl and glad to hear you are trying to rest and take it 'one step at a time'....love ya lo wfs to you.

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  7. erinMay 12, 2009 11:14 AM

    wow I've never seen an artichoke bloom, beautiful.

    as emerson once wrote: "foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds" so enjoy your break, refresh, recharge, rejoice (but I will miss your posts).

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  8. AnonymousMay 12, 2009 2:34 PM

    Dear Laurel,

    I love the way you made this central composition almost tilt, with its wispy, dreamy stem and vase, almost in a fogg and then that bloom bursting to the left! It could be a dream image...

    Hope you're doing well on the packing department, I am sure, sometimes overwhelming...
    and hope you can find a little corner for yourself to breathe and to be still.

    I wish you lots of courage, energy, peace, patience, love and wisdom

    xo
    Suana

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  9. MimMay 12, 2009 3:45 PM

    Happy BT to you too, this is lovely and I'm glad you shared it. happy packing friend

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  10. kjMay 12, 2009 3:49 PM

    YOU ARE DOUBLE TRIPLE AMAZING.

    this may be my favorite of all time. man oh man oh man oh jc again, darling friend.

    i just LOVE this. how do you paint so effortlessly?

    i can't wait to watch.

    (smirk)

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  11. ArtistUnpluggedMay 12, 2009 4:46 PM

    Very beautifully done! Love it. I have been thinking of you alot, hoping you are doing well, meaning to get something to you, still trying to crawl out of the hole I still feel in, so happy to see a post from you....take care.

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  12. studio loloMay 12, 2009 5:21 PM

    I'm glad I snuck in here today :)
    I miss everyone!

    Ms. KJ...perhaps this could be someone's birthday present in August. Hand delivered ;)

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  13. AnonymousMay 12, 2009 8:04 PM

    help! help!

    e.r.

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  14. marianneMay 13, 2009 1:04 AM

    Glad to see something from you again, otherwise it would have been cold turkey ;)
    This is soooo beautiful! Love the colors and the complicated simplicity!
    Its a little marvel.
    Glad you are holding on dear. Wish I was closer so I could help you ith something. have been thinking about you a lot yesterday because I was so close but still so far........

    Take care!
    love>M<

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  15. ReneeMay 13, 2009 6:59 AM

    I just came to stare into your beautiful eyes.

    xoxo

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  16. Debra KayMay 13, 2009 9:27 AM

    If someone brought me an artichoke blossom, I'd keep them around forever!

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  17. palma tayonaMay 14, 2009 7:36 AM

    it's so serenely beautiful. i have been staring at it for the past ten minutes. :-) thank you...

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  18. yoon seeMay 14, 2009 9:51 AM

    Beautiful!
    Love the blossom and the transparent vase:)

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  19. Margaret AnnMay 14, 2009 10:36 AM

    This is a serene beauty!

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  20. Bella SinclairMay 15, 2009 7:12 PM

    Laurel, this is stunning. So very, very beautiful. I have never seen an artichoke in bloom before. Can't resist eating them before they get to that point.

    Good luck with all the packing and moving. Remember to breathe. And bend from the knees. It's sad to go, I know. But instead of beautiful sunsets, you'll have gorgeous sunrises to look forward to. And seasons once again!

    Hugs

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  21. Brine BlankMay 19, 2009 9:36 AM

    Like this one...nice handling of the glass...

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  22. Lisa at GreenbowMay 19, 2009 6:28 PM

    This is a gorgeous flower. Happy BT.

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  23. °May 20, 2009 3:46 AM

    nice painting. i like the simple shapes too and the soft hues in your colors.

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