Monday, April 27, 2015

Bouquet in a Watering Can

Bouquet in a Watering Can
mixed media on linen panel 8 x 8 inch
available here

I was taking pictures of this little 8 x 8 inch mixed media in our sun room today and it seemed as if I had painted the room, however that is not quite true. This piece was all about the floral arrangement. I saw a similar arrangement in our local grocer's coupon book and just had to paint the bouquet. The rest of the scene was purely from imagination...or was it? Hmmmm.





Besides painting, I have been planting flowers...


and watching puddle ducks swim and dive in the street!  What they are diving for, I Have no clue.  I imagine bugs and worms, but whatever it is, we sure enjoy having ducks and geese in the yard so often.  Our dog and two cats like to watch them also.

Looking for a good art-related movie to watch?  My husband and I recently saw this one which is a story about Klimt's painting Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I.  Helen Mirren is spectacular in this one. Here is the trailer:


We had the chance to see the actual painting in New York City at the Neue Gallerie in 2011, not too long after it was purchased.  I could not believe my eyes...the depth, the color and her face looked so real.  You can get an idea of the size of the painting on their website. 

Hope you had a great weekend!  Thank you for visiting!

♥ Lisa
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30 comments:

  1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comApril 27, 2015 at 5:34 PM

    The sunflower brought me right into the room - beautiful with the blue Chair and other blues.
    Funnily enough we are off to see the movie in half an hour. Glad you liked it. Jim said if it is good enough for Lisa it is good enough for me! Honest - he just said that.

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  2. Lisa Graham April 27, 2015 at 8:34 PM

    Thanks Julie! Can't wait to hear what you both thought of the movie. We loved it.

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  3. martinealisonApril 27, 2015 at 9:20 PM

    Bonjour,

    Très joli petit billet accompagné d'une très belle peinture intimiste avec ce petit bouquet...
    ❀ Gros bisous ❀

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  4. Autumn LeavesApril 28, 2015 at 4:56 AM

    Such a lovely little painting, Lisa!!

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  5. Janet GhioApril 28, 2015 at 8:11 AM

    I saw that movie. Wasn't it good!! I love your little painting of the chair--the wall is lovely with texture!

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    1. Lisa Graham April 28, 2015 at 7:41 PM

      Thank you Janet! I loved the movie. I want to see it again when it comes out on Netflix.

      The wall texture was done with gel medium and then I stamped into it. Then painted over it.

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  6. Judy ShreveApril 28, 2015 at 8:14 AM

    Your painting is delightful. Makes me want to step right into it and sit in that chair. I'm putting Woman In Gold on my 'to-see' list.

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  7. N K SranApril 28, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    Lovely room painting! I liked the choice of colours.

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    1. Lisa Graham April 28, 2015 at 7:42 PM

      Thank you NK. I wanted a minimum palette for the room so that the flowers would stand out. Thanks so much for the follow!

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  8. UnknownApril 28, 2015 at 10:56 AM

    Wow Lisa. I love the simplicity and the way the darks captures the flowers. Really great!

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    1. Lisa Graham April 28, 2015 at 7:43 PM

      Thank you Helen. The flowers began with acrylic paint and then I finished them with oil pastels to give them that strong color.

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  9. Carol RigbyApril 28, 2015 at 10:56 AM

    It's such a lovely little painting and it looks great on that little stand.Thanks for sharing the movie trailer with us. I must go and see it..

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    1. Lisa Graham April 28, 2015 at 7:44 PM

      Thank you Fuzzie Fingers and I am so glad you liked it! You will love the movie. I think just about any artist would.

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  10. Paper rainbowApril 28, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    Another beautiful painting! I adore klimt and really want to see the woman in gold but it isn't out here yet. I saw a wonderful klimt exhibition a couple of years ago at the Tate. It was the most inspirational exhibition and I left entranced at the beauty I had seen.

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    1. Lisa Graham April 28, 2015 at 7:47 PM

      Thank you Morag. I looked up the Tate gallery...looks like a great place. It has four locations too! Marvelous! Klimt's work does produce sort of a trance for sure.

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  11. Chris LallyApril 28, 2015 at 3:12 PM

    Great post! Loved every word and your beautiful artwork!! Thanks for the recommendation on the movie. Can't wait to see it!

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    1. Lisa Graham April 28, 2015 at 7:48 PM

      Thank you on all accounts Chris! You will love the movie I am sure!

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  12. hmuxoApril 28, 2015 at 8:44 PM

    REALLY good, Lisa! I love the colorful bouquet of flowers....

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  13. Tammie LeeApril 29, 2015 at 10:05 AM

    this clip sure makes me want to see the movie, though in a way i feel i saw the movie from this clip.

    your painting is quite dear. it looks entirely different, color-wise, in each photo of it.

    lovely spring to you ~

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    1. Lisa Graham May 1, 2015 at 7:58 AM

      It really was worth watching. It was not full of surprises, but beautifully acted and filmed.

      I think the color difference is due to the light coming into the room. The wall in that room are light green. The truer pic is the pale one. Thanks for your comment Tammie!

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  14. Magic Love CrowApril 30, 2015 at 7:03 AM

    Lisa, I love coming to your blog! Your painting is so special! It speaks, as all your paintings do! Really enjoyed your pictures ;o) Hugs ;o)

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    1. Lisa Graham May 1, 2015 at 7:59 AM

      Thank you Stacy! I hope all is well with you and you have a great weekend. xo

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  15. wandamarie.blogspot.comApril 30, 2015 at 7:36 PM

    I love coming here too..and need to more often. such BEAUTY and PEACE all around! xo

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  16. JaneMay 1, 2015 at 3:46 AM

    Your interior is really lovely, the soft blue is so soothing and peaceful, and just LOVE those flowers, they totally pop !

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    1. Lisa Graham May 1, 2015 at 8:00 AM

      Getting the flowers to stand out was my goal, so thank you Jane!

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