All in one
Posted: March 7, 2019 Filed under: Uncategorized 55 CommentsAfter I posted a few images from yesterday’s vernissage at Galerie Carlos, my friend Suhita commented: Shari, I know you’ve posted these paintings along the way on the blog, but it would be so lovely to post them in one blogpost, so those of us that can’t come see the show in person can still look at it all together and pretend we’re there. So here you go, Suhita. The whole lot of them, including the last two which don’t really fit the theme of Montreal winter scenes but are in there anyway because I like them.
Shari Blaukopf's Sketchbook 
Wow. Shari was right. It’s amazing to see them all together. You are an inspiration!
(see you in Amsterdam, I’m taking your workshop)
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I meant “Suhita was right” 🙂
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Thanks ok, I knew what you meant. See you in Amsterdam!
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Great to see all of these in one post Shari …. although it was good to see you too in the earlier one! And how could you possibly have left the big award winner out of the exhibition!
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Thanks Tony. I had to include the award winner. It’s been sitting in the shipping carton since it came back from the show last fall. It needed some air!
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Blue and Rust is one of my all time favourite!
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Merci Karim! And thanks for being there for me.
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Shari these do look wonderful all together! So fun to see them all “in person” yesterday. And if the last two are technically outside the theme they fit in super well in tone. Thanks for all your work!
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Deb, thanks for being there. And for writing too!
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Shari, your portfolio of winter in Montreal is awesome. Your artwork features such intricate details. Thanks for sharing the entire collection.
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Thanks for having a look!
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I’m really glad that Suhita offered up that suggestion!!! Thanks for following up on that Shari.
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I’m glad too Gayle.
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Thanks for sharing these scenes of Montreal, Shari – they all speak to me on such a soul level. Ever since I was a little kid I have been drawn to the shapes, colours and textures of urban structures and streets. Anyone remember lower Westmount as you were coming into town from Pointe Claire, on the commuter train?
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Marion, thanks for writing. I didn’t grow up on the West Island so I don’t remember that view, but I bet lots of people do.
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Ohhhhhhhhh what a treat to get to e-attend your show!!! 🙂 Thank you!!…Definitely the next best thing to being there to see them all in person. Congrats on a beautiful show.
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Thanks so much for e-attending Denise. I’m glad Suhita suggested it!
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Brilliant, Suhita. Brilliant, Shari!!!!!
What paper do you use to get these amazing effects? Just beautiful, congratulations, Shari!!!
Waiting for that book… 🙂
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It was a good suggestion from Suhita, right?? Appreciated by many.
The 16 x 20 paintings are done on handmade Two Rivers paper from the UK. It is very rough and uneven but also keeps the colour very well and can take a real beating. The other ones are done on Arches Rough. I am liking that more and more these days for larger paintings since I like to get some texture on the buildings and roads.
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Thanks for letting us see the paintings up close and personal. They are lovely scenes. Your use of shapes and colors are beautiful! Now I can’t wait til April when your book comes out! Got it on pre order.
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Thanks so much Conny. I’m happy I posted these. And I also can’t wait for the book to come out. I only have one copy to show around, but it should be out in a few weeks and you will get yours soon.
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Stunning! Thanks for posting them.
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Thanks Dianne!
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i was thinking the same thing about wanting to see them!! they are all so gorgeous!
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Yes, it was a great suggestion.
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No one can paint wet streets like you can!
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Anne, this winter in Montreal we have our fair share of wet and icy streets. If I can’t figure out how to paint the wet streets, I’m afraid there will be nothing left to paint. As you can see, I’m looking forward to spring. Thanks for writing.
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Thanks for following up so quickly on Suhita’s excellent suggestion. Seeing them together like this is really a treat!
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Yes, we are all thanking Suhita for this suggestion.
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I am always amazed at the amount of detail in your paintings, Shari. These are phenomenal. Winners, all!
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Many thanks Lois!
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I love the green in Griffintown, and Corner Pizza is a great perspective
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Thanks Sue!
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Wow dude, this is absolutely amazing. Hat’s off. Your style is is so intriguing, impressive, and inspiring (and so many more positive and beautiful adjectives, I just wanted to stick with the I’s). I look forward to seeing more of your work! (:
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Thanks so much Linds.
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Thank you, it’s fun to look at them like this in sequence. And I can come back and stop and stare at a different one each time!
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Your suggestion was appreciated by many!
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Thankyou Shari…..and Suhita for suggesting it. I just love these subtle shades…and the reflections are to die for!
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Thanks so much Anne!
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She was right! Thanks Shari! I really enjoyed seeing all these together! 🙂
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I agree. Thanks Suhita!
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Standing Ovation:)
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Thanks Monique.
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Nice show!
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Thanks Kirk.
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I never heard that word vernissage used before. Thanks for sharing your paintings. You have an unforced style that I really appreciate. You transform the most mundane scenes into special places………………………Fred
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Thanks so much Fred. Most of us who live in Montreal use French and English words interchangeably. I always assume everyone knows what vernissage means. But glad you figured it out. And thanks for the kind words about my works. Much appreciated.
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This was a great idea. Thank you Suhita for the suggestion.
Coming from someone who follows your blog, but, wouldn’t have the opportunity to visit your show, I really enjoyed seeing all the works displayed in a single post.
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Thanks for letting me know Michael. I am so happy I did this too, so thanks to Suhita from both of us.
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I really enjoyed your “show”! I particularly love Brothers and One way street.
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Thanks! Those are a few of my favourites too.
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These are lovely. Thanks for posting this online exhibition, Shari, and thanks, Suhita, for suggesting it.
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Thank you for recording these places while they are still there and mostly intact! So many Montreal landmarks have disappeared – it’s very sad for someone like me going back after being away over 20 years.
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Shari, I finally figured out why I enjoy your paintings so much. It’s not the top half, though your skies are great, it’s the bottom half that grabs me, the reflections in the wet pavement, in the puddles, in the water, that’s what I really love! Inspirational! Can’t wait for your book to be delivered!
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Hope all gies well with your exhibit! Beautiful paintings! As always …..
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