Thursday, February 26, 2009

TA - DA!

"San Geronimo Whitewash"
12x24 inch oil on canvas
SOLD

I normally photograph my paintings outside but we have had rain all day so I couldn't. I was anxious to get it posted on the blog so I went ahead and took this photo - it has a spot of glare that I couldn't avoid but I wanted you all to see it anyway . As soon as I get a chance I'll re-shoot it and post a better pic -

37 comments:

Paulo J. Mendes said...

I especially love the clouds and the deep blue of the sky. It's a wonderful work, congratulations!

Janelle Goodwin said...

Hi Cara, So glad you're back at the easel. This paintng is amazing. Those CLOUDS are so beautiful. The viewer could get lost in them! You're a talented painter, Cara. Please keep sharing with us!

Ron Morrison said...

Looks like a painting to me...looks good!

Cara said...

Paulo - Thanks for visiting my site and for your comment.

Janelle - It felt so good to be painting, I wish I had more time and energy to do even more. I really like doing clouds, I could easily paint nothing but clouds...

Ron - it does look a little like a painting doesn't it? If not this would be a good place to put one...

Dar Presto said...

I love those clouds. They reiterate the shape of the white walls, so the composition keeps moving upward into that dreamy sky. Excellent.
My word verification is 'besso,' so kisses to you!

Cara said...

Dar - Thank you! I'd like to say that I am very clever when it comes to composition but the truth is - it just looks right so I went with it -

Gerald Schwartz said...

LOVE THIS! And! I really love your title :} The coloring, handling of the pallet and mood in this is right on the money.. Good job on the clouds little Lady..

Cara said...

Gerald - Thank you so much - I appreciate all your comments.

rob ijbema said...

glad you saw sense in the end cara.
this painting looks like hope
painting is good for you,it is good for the soul...

Anonymous said...

As the picture was downloading and all I could see was the top of the clouds, I was telling myself, "this has got to be a photograph" I was amazed to see they weren't. I'll have to agree with the other comments.
Harold

Cara said...

Rob - you are so right...painting is good for the soul - thanks for visiting.

Cara said...

Harold - Thank you for stopping by and for your comment - I'm very flattered.

Cara said...

Thanks Darren!

BoneDaddy said...

Excellent work, and good to hear your health is back on track!

Cara said...

Thank you Doug -

Debbie said...

Cara, I love your painting, especially the beautiful coloring in the clouds! Also the blue of the sky and the orangey browns of the building compliment each other nicely. What a lovely piece!!

http://www.onpainting.wordpress.com said...

Ta da is right - beautiful clouds!

Good to have you back in action.

Say if you are riding motorcycles you will be needing a tattoo. I was thinking a little heart with I LOVE BJ. Just a little one doesn't have to go all the way across your back.

Cara said...

Debbie - Thanks for visiting. I stopped my your site and loved your work.

Cara said...

Bill - thanks for the comment and about the tattoo....

http://www.onpainting.wordpress.com said...

Ok, start another!

Anonymous said...

Love, love, love the sky and the colors in the clouds, wonderful:)

Cara said...

Start another painting or tattoo?

Cara said...

Lilli - thank you

sandy said...

This is gorgeous, those clouds!!!

Cara said...

Thank you Sandy!

Unknown said...

Great to see the Art along with the story.

Don't lose heart. All artists have moments of doubt and that is normal and taking " breaks" is often times a good thing.

http://www.onpainting.wordpress.com said...

Just stopped by to say hi. Hope your day is going well.

Cara said...

What? No lectures or barking? Bill, what am I to think?

http://www.onpainting.wordpress.com said...

For Christ's sake, paint SOMETHING! I'm getting bored. Entertain me with a little piece. Paint an olive or single grape or Mason DOT (singular).

Cara said...

Bill - what would I do without you?

Silver said...

It's cool!

I read through your earlier posts - abt "reentering your grief again.." ok, that i can relate.. these grief thing kinda hunts you down.

Cara said...

Silver -thanks for visiting and for your comment. You're right, it find you at the most unexpected moments.

http://www.onpainting.wordpress.com said...

Ok,Ok, just post a picture of you having an cold beer at the biker bar.

Mary Sheehan Winn said...

I like it alot. Great structure and, can I say, Heavenly clouds?

Cara said...

Thanks Mary!

Anonymous said...

I don't like using 'gushy' words, but these clouds and the way you present them: Gorgeous!

And the glare--I had to enlarge the pic to even notice it.

Very good work.

Cara said...

Mr. Decker - thank you so much for taking the time to visit and comment. I appreciate the encouragment.