Hi Everyone!
It's time for Thursday Art Date with Rain. Her theme this week is, "still life". Uuuhhh not my forte at all. When I was little my Nan would set up a still life scene for me and my siblings to paint. NOTE; I am very dyslexic. So, there we all were painting and it didn't matter what I tried to do my cups, vases, and everything else were always crooked or out of shape. My Nan, would say paint what you see. Well for dyslexic people things are always moving in our brains. That's why reading is difficult. I am getting off the subject. Over the years I have tried to create a still life and
I just can't do it.
What is a still life anyway?
A painting or drawing of an arrangement of
objects, typically including fruit and flowers and objects contrasting
with these in texture,
such as bowls and glassware.
It derives from the Dutch 'stilleven'. (I like that word.) which became current from about 1650 as a collective name
for this type of subject matter.
A still life can also be created with photography
and I have seen many fine examples of it.
Suffice to say I do not have any art work that will fit into the category of still life. However, I do have a painting by my Nan.
This Still life is created by my Nan, Dorothy Marry. It hangs in my kitchen next to a window that is why the right side is very light. My Nan was an extraordinary woman. She knew at the age of 5 yrs that she wanted to be an artist. She did just that. After graduating from college she traveled the world and was tutored by some to the best artists. My Nan could speak 7 languages including Navajo and Japanese. She was the first woman in the state of WA. to open an art gallery, framing and art school. My grandfather made all of the frames. She lived to be 104 years always reading, learning and creating.
Nicole/DVArtist
Honor and integrity
in art, in life.
11 comments:
Oh Nicole, this is an amazing example of Still Life. I'm having trouble deciding what is and what is not appropriate. You have a PERFECT example, dear. Thanks for the inspiration and thank your Nan for her great art.
Crooked cups and saucers are called ABSTRACT, dear Nicole (grin).
That's a beautiful painting from your Nan, she was really good. Have a great day,Valerie
Nice of your Nan as she was and what she could read and this picture is a true work of art. You don't always have to devalue yourself so I think your art is as fascinating as it is that is you. You have so much in you, look at the garden, what you make to bloom and cook from it or something else. Your works of art are great too, no matter what. You are a loving great woman with a great family. I wanted to tell you that
Love hug Elke
So much talent from your Nan! A beautiful still life, so “artistic”. It’s to be treasured, you are so fortunate to have it and to see it everyday. Thank you for sharing your Nan’s life and work. She is an inspiration!
What an inspiring woman your Nan ~ I love her painting. 7 languages?! Amazing ~ Blessings to you
This still life is a wonderful tribute to your Nan! You inherited her art talent in your own way!
Such a beautiful painting by your dear Nan Nicole! She sounds like an amazing woman.
Still life is not my forte either ;-)
Alison xx
Your Nan is truly an inspiration. I am so glad that you have one of her beautiful paintings in your kitchen.
-Soma
Wow, your Nan was an impressive woman with many talents and even longevity. You were blessed to have her set examples for you and I am sure her painting of a still life is near and dear to your heart. Dyslexic people often have special talents hidden in the fact that they don't see or do things as others do ... I think you have shown us your talents in many ways ... and though you probably didn't think of it as a gift, it was. You are unique and special and loved by others for it.
Andrea @ From the Sol
Oh Nicole!! Your Nan's painting is fabulous and thanks so much for sharing her story! I hope to leave to at least 104...she sounds like a lovely lady and 7 languages??? Wow...makes me feel like I need to learn more lol! :)
wow, your Nan was a remarkable woman. And lucky to be able to live a life like that.
It is a good Still life you share. :)
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