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5' x 8' mural
You know that every work of art has a story behind it. So grab a cup of coffee, pull up a comfortable chair and enjoy the scenery and a good story.
Welcome to my daily painting blog.
I create one new small work every few days. Most are done from life and reflect pleasant childhood memories of Michigan's rural beauty.
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Gnani's Veranda
5' x 8' mural
What makes me tick?
- Jan Dale
- I really treasure my rural Michigan upbringing. It is a rich source of inspiration to me. To be sure, there were thorns. There were health perils. There were crowded rooms. Yet, despite these unfairytale-like aspects of our rural life there were charming elements. The smell of home-made bread often greeted me as I disembarked the school bus. Home canned goods nourished us year-round. Dad's orchids nourished our senses. Fishing trips to the Huron River or Lake Erie were frequent and pleasant. Unlike my 10 older siblings, I found it fairly easy to get quiet moments to create. The neighbor's barn loft, the bank of the creek, the roof...all provided vantages from which to contemplate the meaning of life and to sketch the world. Both of my parents and my many siblings have encouraged my artistic pursuits. To my Creator, I give thanks and honor for my gifts. To my parents and to my brothers and sisters who kept me sane with their humor and grace, I offer my gratitude and love.
My favorite artists (my unwitting mentors)
- Jacqueline Gnott
- David Malan
- Chris Stott
- M. Collier; paintings from the point
- John Beder
- Kathleen Cavender
- Paul Brown
- Pierre Raby
- Neil Hollingsworth; paintings in oil
- William Hawkins
- Duane Keiser a painting a day
- Jonathan Bernard Koch
- Fine Art Studio Online (great art business tips here)
- Paul Wolber
- Jeff Hayes; contemporary realist paintings
- Vivienne St Claire A Day In Paint
- Judith D'Agostino
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- Community
- Ripening
- Peppermint Oil
- Most Valuable Player
- Eggplant Slices
- Crystal Bell
- Baladi Grapes
- Oops!
- Chocolate dipped orange slices
- Orange Slices
- Orange Reflections
- Olive Oil
- Grandpa George
- Apple
- Teacup
- Bowl of Cherries
- Lone Cherry
- Green Grapes
- Strawberries
- Apricots
- Candle in a Jar
- Cobalt Blue Vessel
- Mops
- Birthday Rose
- Home Canned Plums
- Raspberry Coffeecake
- Pumpkin Pie
- Eggshells in a Bowl
- Red Velvet Cake
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2 comments:
u should try moussaka (greek for stuffed eggplant,mmmmm...yummy) love your version, despite your distaste. The colors are perfect!
June
Thank you. I currently use my scanner to get images onto this page. Sometimes the glare from paint that is still a bit wet distorts the color, so think of the color without the glare and you have a better idea of what the original looks like. I've always found that painting is easier than photography.
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