Monday, December 27, 2010

Woman In Grey

Painted this morning, from life.

Oil on 24"x36" canvas.

The light this morning was strong.  Blue sky, clear, cold weather, fairly calm.

The model posed in front of a large window, with extra light coming from her left.
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29 comments:

  1. Cafe ObserverDecember 27, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    Woman in Grey...in the bright light.

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  2. AnonymousDecember 27, 2010 at 5:36 PM

    Oh Jean! This is gorgeous!! I love the greens and her expression is fabulous.

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  3. Anthony DuceDecember 27, 2010 at 6:26 PM

    A wonderful painting. I love the expression and the moody colors.

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  4. PierreDecember 27, 2010 at 7:26 PM

    Another triumph Jean. Very dreamy look. I like it much.

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  5. Jean SpitzerDecember 28, 2010 at 8:45 AM

    Cafe, I first thought I'd call it "December Morning Light."

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  6. Jean SpitzerDecember 28, 2010 at 8:48 AM

    Thanks, Pamo, Anthony and Pierre.

    I've changed it a bit since the morning. Now I'm leaving it alone.

    I'll re-assess later.

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  7. Pasadena AdjacentDecember 28, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    Beautiful Jean. The way you've placed the division line in the background and especially the way you've brought the background into her hair. Very sophisticated bit of painting on your part

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  8. Katherine KeanDecember 28, 2010 at 12:28 PM

    What a nice horizontal format. I like the composition, how you've used the space, and the expressiveness of her hands.

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  9. -K-December 28, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    She seems young but pensive, which I usually don't associate with a garden setting with that kind of light. It all works.

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  10. Cafe ObserverDecember 28, 2010 at 5:55 PM

    With all the green you have in this, I don't feel Dec in this one.

    But, this work does spark interest in captioning it.

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  11. banditDecember 28, 2010 at 8:55 PM

    motion

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  12. pasadenapioDecember 28, 2010 at 11:25 PM

    She looks like she's eagerly -- or perhaps nervously -- anticipating something.

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  13. Jeanette JobsonDecember 29, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    Beautiful painting Jean. I love the light in it. It looks like water behind her in an exotic garden.

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  14. Cynthia Fox-GiddensDecember 29, 2010 at 9:11 AM

    Very nice Jean and I like the pose you chose for the painting. Lovely!

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  15. AnonymousDecember 29, 2010 at 10:33 AM

    And I love the shape and colors of wall.

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  16. Jean SpitzerDecember 29, 2010 at 6:25 PM

    Thanks, PA, Katherine and K.

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  17. Jean SpitzerDecember 29, 2010 at 6:26 PM

    Cafe, it's December in Austin: One day it's warm and sunny, the next, cold and grey.

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  18. Jean SpitzerDecember 29, 2010 at 6:27 PM

    Bandit and Ann, I'm glad it feels like anticipation and motion; those parts, I've left untouched.

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  19. Jean SpitzerDecember 29, 2010 at 6:28 PM

    Thanks, Jeanette. It feels more like water than anything else, maybe pond.

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  20. Jean SpitzerDecember 29, 2010 at 6:29 PM

    Thanks, Cynthia and AH.

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  21. Denise SCARAMAIDecember 30, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    Jean,
    what a beautiful painting, lovely!
    I loved ... now this is my favorite!
    ...................

    That in 2011, lasts forever,
    the good times of Inspiration -
    like this ... many accomplishments!
    Hugs

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  22. Jean SpitzerDecember 30, 2010 at 9:08 PM

    Thank you, Denise. Hugs.

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  23. AnnieJanuary 2, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    What a lovely good painting!

    Best wishes for you too, Jean!

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  24. PJJanuary 2, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    I think this has to be one of my favorites for all the reasons stated on other comments and just because for me, the it works.

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  25. Jean SpitzerJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Thanks, Annie and Paula.

    I've changed it a bit since first posting (this is the most recent version). And I'm glad it still elicits positive response.

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  26. ShannaJanuary 4, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    How did I miss this one???
    I like it...!

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  27. Jean SpitzerJanuary 4, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Thanks, Shanna.

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  28. AnonymousApril 29, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    This is truly wonderful.... it touched my heart and soul.....Love your paint stroke and style.

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  29. Jean SpitzerApril 30, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    Thank you, Anonymous.

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