Jean's Paintings: Woman In Grey

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.

29 comments:

Cafe Observer said...: Woman in Grey...in the bright light.; December 27, 2010 4:29 PM
PAMO said...: Oh Jean! This is gorgeous!! I love the greens and her expression is fabulous.; December 27, 2010 5:36 PM
Anthony Duce said...: A wonderful painting. I love the expression and the moody colors.; December 27, 2010 6:26 PM
Pierre said...: Another triumph Jean. Very dreamy look. I like it much.; December 27, 2010 7:26 PM
Jean Spitzer said...: Cafe, I first thought I'd call it "December Morning Light."; December 28, 2010 8:45 AM
Jean Spitzer said...: 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.; December 28, 2010 8:48 AM
Pasadena Adjacent said...: 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; December 28, 2010 12:17 PM
Katherine Kean said...: What a nice horizontal format. I like the composition, how you've used the space, and the expressiveness of her hands.; December 28, 2010 12:28 PM
-K- said...: She seems young but pensive, which I usually don't associate with a garden setting with that kind of light. It all works.; December 28, 2010 4:44 PM
Cafe Observer said...: 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.; December 28, 2010 5:55 PM
bandit said...: motion; December 28, 2010 8:55 PM
pasadenapio said...: She looks like she's eagerly -- or perhaps nervously -- anticipating something.; December 28, 2010 11:25 PM
Jeanette said...: Beautiful painting Jean. I love the light in it. It looks like water behind her in an exotic garden.; December 29, 2010 8:01 AM
Cynthia Fox-Giddens said...: Very nice Jean and I like the pose you chose for the painting. Lovely!; December 29, 2010 9:11 AM
altadenahiker said...: And I love the shape and colors of wall.; December 29, 2010 10:33 AM
Jean Spitzer said...: Thanks, PA, Katherine and K.; December 29, 2010 6:25 PM
Jean Spitzer said...: Cafe, it's December in Austin: One day it's warm and sunny, the next, cold and grey.; December 29, 2010 6:26 PM
Jean Spitzer said...: Bandit and Ann, I'm glad it feels like anticipation and motion; those parts, I've left untouched.; December 29, 2010 6:27 PM
Jean Spitzer said...: Thanks, Jeanette. It feels more like water than anything else, maybe pond.; December 29, 2010 6:28 PM
Jean Spitzer said...: Thanks, Cynthia and AH.; December 29, 2010 6:29 PM
Denise Scaramai said...: 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; December 30, 2010 7:31 PM
Jean Spitzer said...: Thank you, Denise. Hugs.; December 30, 2010 9:08 PM
Annie said...: What a lovely good painting!

Best wishes for you too, Jean!; January 2, 2011 1:27 PM
Paula said...: 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.; January 2, 2011 3:24 PM
Jean Spitzer said...: 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.; January 3, 2011 8:10 AM
Shanna said...: How did I miss this one???
I like it...!; January 4, 2011 2:10 AM
Jean Spitzer said...: Thanks, Shanna.; January 4, 2011 5:19 AM
Anonymous said...: This is truly wonderful.... it touched my heart and soul.....Love your paint stroke and style.; April 29, 2012 8:13 PM
Jean Spitzer said...: Thank you, Anonymous.; April 30, 2012 9:41 AM