acrylic on paper
7"x 10 (2-pages)
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For Camille Olsen, who's journal theme is peace. Must be the tropical heat here in Maryland, because my colors got away from me and turned all lime and melon and banana, and I swear I'm hearing Calypso music. Camille and her husband are standing near a very rough rendition of my favorite Matisse painting. (Yep, more sailboats). My apologies to the Olsens if I'm not close to a likeness. We haven't met, but rumor has it, both have wicked senses of humor and that they are a colorful and fun-loving pair.
Thanks for all of your comments on the last post. I appreciate it!
Peace out ;-)
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Very beautiful work with a lot of love in this painting full of live.
you've captured so much of their characters as you describe them. and the colours just reflect that positive energy about this couple.
Now that's a window I could sit in front of for hours... Great job, Liz. I bet they are going to be totally thrilled. I think your palette fits Richard's shirt perfectly. Why am I suddenly craving a Pina Colada???
-Don
Hi Liz,
I love the colors, oh yes, summer is on the way. We had beautiful weather her on Long Island yesterday. I'm really enjoying your moleskin journal. Thank you for sharing.
Yes, I'm hearing the calypso music too--great use of color, Liz.
happy spring,
Faye
the colors are really good and full of life , but your way to describe it is funny ....
wonderful work Liz .
thank you for that .
The colors and looseness are spectacular! And so well balanced - what fun! Love it, love it, love it!
You did a fantastic job with Camille's piece, Liz. The colors and the mood you created are wonderful --- makes me want to go to the South of France!
Liz, this one rocks! Very cool! It looks just like them, I think!
I can tell that this was made with lots of love.
What a great gift I am sure that Camille and Richard are very happy.
We love you too Liz.
I just came from The Flying Moleskins where I saw Camille's reaction to this....Wow ...She loves it!
Great idea and beautiful colors.
This is wonderful, Liz!I recognized Camille immediately and I think it's great that you surrounded her in her "signature" green. Great job!
Marvelous! Bright colors always calm me down... you are really something, Liz. I'm glad to know you if only through blogmail.
You really are in a tropical mood Liz. From your description of these folks I'm guessing you nailed this one.
Beautiful colors, nice relaxed body language in the pose. I think they will be very happy with this.
Oh, I love this painting in the style of Matisse. It has such wonderful, cheerful colors.
Gosh... Life seems idyllic and your sketches give us just a taste to share. THANKS!!
It's a pleasure to see your work. I love the colors that you use.
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Yummy colors for a lovely bright couple! These moleskins are going to be such treasures..I painted with Angela Elledge yesterday and she brought the book she has now with her for all of us to check out. What fun!
Hi Liz!
It's a beautiful and lovely painting, I love the underlying (?) blue, especially in their faces and the colorful atmosphere.
Warm regards,
Carolina
wow....what a great painting ---in a moleskin notebook! I love the tropical feeling of it..makes me feel an ocean breeze--so well done!
Fun painting. Love the colors and the expressions.
That pretty funny because I used to sell that print at the National Gallery...
What a great job - stop beating yourself up for being colorful! I bet this is one of Camillie's favorite entries. You rock!
Tackling two portraits is a brave (and scary) undertaking. You undertook... and took over. Great job.
Liz, this is wonderful! What a treasure for the Olsens! The colors sing!
It's so fun to experiment with color! That's something I haven't done in awhile. This turned out great Liz.
Nice work - very colorful and happy.
Thank you so much everyone!
xoLiz
I am so horrified to see that I didn't come here and comment again, after seeing this on the Flying Moleskins! Everyone is right though, that WE LOVE IT and will treasure it forever and ever and EVER. And Ever! Pleeeease forgive me for being so horribly remiss that I didn't come here to your blog also -- BAD Camille! Liz, I just can't express to you how thrilled I am that I will possess this soon... I'm beside myself! Can't wait to frame it and display it prominently. <3<3<3 Camille
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