Sunday, May 13, 2018

"Mementos in Turquoise and Copper,"


"Mementos in Turquoise and Copper," Oil on Masonite Panel, 8x10.  I decided to choose some favorite objects and combine vibrant turquoises with pinky copper tones. I have long wanted to paint this hexagonal copper pot and had the inspiration to use the ceramic Blue bird and cup from Istanbul pulling it all together with an enameled and gilded box that I love.  It was so much fun to do this painting.My ceramic treeasures were wedding gifts from a dear friend.
 My palette here was: Winsor & Newton Naples Yellow and Yellow Ochre Pale, Utrecht Burnt Sienna, Utrecht Cad Red Light, Old Holland Vermilion Extra, Williamsburg Alizarin Crimson, Vasari Capuccine Red Deep, Utrecht Thalo Blue, Old Holland Genuine Manganese, Williamsburg Ultramarine Blue, Gamblin Asphaltum, and Gamblin Pure Titanium White