Lemon leftover
Posted: March 1, 2019 Filed under: Uncategorized 36 CommentsThese past few weeks at school have been intense, in a good way. My graduating students are looking for internships for the last month of their studies, and that creates a lot of buzz in the classroom. All 32 of them are putting together portfolios, writing cover letters and, fingers crossed, going on interviews. No doubt, by mid-April, all of them with have placements, but in the interim, being in the classroom is an exhausting experience.
I was planning on doing some car sketching today but when I got home, I had no energy left to sit in a cold car. Instead I gathered up my tubes of gouache, some bottles from my studio and a cut lemon left over from lunch. Sitting in my kitchen and getting lost in the reflections was better than meditation.
Beautiful glass bottles. So eye-catching. Hard not to keep looking. This is a very nice limited palette, something I’m trying and still struggling with . How did you set up the background?
Thanks Judy. I am not sure what you mean by setting up the background.
I am obsessed as you about drawing, but when I see your stuff, I gasp! I stand amazed. Those reflections are beautiful…and inspiring, Shari.
Wow, thank Lee. That means a lot.
It’s gorgeous Shari!
Thanks Marylin.
What size and is it for sale?
HI Christine. It’s 8″ x 10″, and I would sell it. This size is $100 plus shipping. Let me know if you are interested. Many thanks, Shari
Lovely, so very well done. Sure will look great in a mat and frame.
I may just have to take it out of my book!
Totally awesome!
Thanks!
Love the reflections!
Thanks!
Really lovely!!!
Thanks Jan.
Some drawings are unanticipated . you draw automatically .by attracting sudden beauty of . and believe this .. they’ll help you to more beyond what guess.. your drawing are amazing 🖼️👍👍
Thanks!
Beautiful!! And your meditative state definitely communicates through this painting… Deep, restful sigh…
I’m glad it comes across Denise. Thanks for writing.
Wonderful painting ! I love transparancies and lights ! It’s very impressive
Thanks so much Bruno.
Fantastic reflections! I love your work!
Many thanks Fernanda.
So wonderful!
Thanks Monique.
Wow, Shari! I exclaimed out loud when I saw this – gorgeous work. Makes me want to go out and buy some gouache just to play around with it. Inspiring and uplifting.
Mary, when I have the time, I do like to experiment with gouache. You might like it too. Try it!!
You are right. Painting/sketching is a form of meditation. Great reflections.
Thanks Donna!
You create beauty from such simple things. I can feel the light.
Thanks Alison!
An especially nice one today, Shari! And your message was inspiring, too . . . When I’m exhausted, I just turn on the TV — you have definitely upped the ante!
Thanks so much for your blog! I think this is the first timeI’ve ever responded but I always enjoy it. I should’ve told you sooner!
Amelia
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Amelia, when I’m tired I turn on the tv too. I don’t do much sketching in the evening unless I have my iPad with me to sketch the dog while I watch Netflix. So don’t feel bad about that. So nice to hear from you. Thanks for writing!
The colors you have used are so striking, Shari!! And those reflections, wow! Love it!!
Thanks so much Linda!