Sunday, 27 November 2011

Memories on Ice

Remember the Memories of Auntie painting? The one with the steel colander and how I changed it to have some shadows?

Both Judy and Prabal suggested I could have some looser, more reflective shadows and my comment was that wouldn't suit the painting.
So then, I thought, lets paint those looser, reflective shadows  - and make a painting they will suit.

So, for Judy and Prabal, here are those reflections you wanted to see - hope you enjoy them!

Memories on Ice


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33 comments:

  1. Judy27 November 2011 at 04:28

    Hi Pat! Interesting to see this one, it has a totally different feel to it. I have to say I like it, but I like the other one too. And what is more important: what do you think?

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  2. Pat27 November 2011 at 04:31

    Glad that you like it, Judy, it was your comment - and Prabal's - that inspired me to do it.

    I like this one, but also the other too. For different reasons. The reflections in this one - they are the star. In the other, more the colander. Very hard to compare the two as the style is so different. But I like them both :) xx

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  3. Unknown27 November 2011 at 04:36

    I can't say which one I prefer, Pat. However, this is a looser style for you and the reflections are beautifully done. They are both truly lovely pieces in their own right :)

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  4. Pat27 November 2011 at 04:39

    I can't choose either, Michael :)
    Glad you like this style, it is loose - but sometimes I do paint loose! xx

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  5. Maria's Watercolor27 November 2011 at 05:41

    Pat, I am in love with the background and the reflections in this one, so soft and floaty, kind of dreamy.....it is lovely.

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  6. Pat27 November 2011 at 05:52

    thanks, Maria - it is kind of dreamy, as memories sometimes are :) xx

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  7. Tito27 November 2011 at 06:08

    Hi Pat, personally I prefer this one, to me there is more movement in the background with a looser style in general. I like it! Ciao!!

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  8. Pat27 November 2011 at 06:11

    Good for you Tito! :)
    I really expected everyone to have a favourite of the two - only me as the creator to love them both. Judy and Michael both took me by surprise in liking both!
    Hugs to you xx

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  9. Christiane Kingsley27 November 2011 at 07:01

    Pat, this is absolutely beautiful. I love everything about this painting, especially the fabulous background.

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  10. Sandra Busby27 November 2011 at 07:42

    This is just fabulous! What a tricky subject too - but you have managed to make that colander look like real metal and I love those reflections!
    Your art is really moving forward fast Pat! :0)

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  11. Jane27 November 2011 at 07:43

    Pat ,either way you just nailed it, both are beautiful...for different reasons, hard to choose. So I won't :-)

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  12. _Frankb1027 November 2011 at 08:12

    Pat, I am looking at both versions of your painting in front of me now. Your new version is much more a suggestion of items brought about by the mingling washes of the background and reflections on the table surface. The carrot is definitely sitting on a surface, whereas in the first painting, it appears to be floating on a background where the horizon of the table is too high for the plane of the colonder (remember this in your painting of the dog (looking down on) had the same problem). The beauty of your colonder has been lost in the new version, and all items are less distinct.
    While the new painting has plenty of atmosphere to it, I still prefer your original work, despite the table being quite flat and without form.

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  13. Studio at the Farm27 November 2011 at 08:27

    Pat, I really love the style you have created for the background, and how you painted the reflections. It makes me smile to look at it, and THAT is always a good sign! :)

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  14. Pat27 November 2011 at 10:21

    Thanks, Christiane, I'm pleased to read you think its absolutely beautiful. xx

    Thanks Sandra, glad you love the colander and reflections. xx

    Thank you, Jane. Happy you think both are beautiful xx

    Frank,guess the way I paint and how you see is diametrically opposed. To me, the backgrounds are not problems, just different devices. Neither do I think beauty has been lost in this painting. They say art is subjective and I guess they're right. xx

    Thanks Kathryn, so glad you like my style. I'm glad it made you smile too. xx

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  15. Angelsdoor * Penny27 November 2011 at 10:56

    Oh Pat, I love it! The reflection is perfection... Beautiful work.
    How very kind of you to leave such a thoughtful note.. Thank you so much.. I hope you are enjoying your weekend. Blessings, Penny

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  16. Pat27 November 2011 at 10:58

    Thanks, Penny. Glad you enjoyed the painting. xx

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  17. ann @ studiohyde27 November 2011 at 13:43

    WOW!...It's brilliant - love it with the loose style. Still like the first one but this one is my favourite.

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  18. Pat27 November 2011 at 14:02

    Cheers, Ann. I quite like this semi-abstract style too :) xx

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  19. AK28 November 2011 at 00:44

    Love the way the subject blends with the background. Fabulous.

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  20. Pat28 November 2011 at 00:47

    Thanks, Asit. Semi abstract was one of the things I was trying to achieve. Glad you think its fabulous xx

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  21. Dora Sislian Themelis28 November 2011 at 06:42

    Both pieces are different, and both work! And I love the word fabulous!

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  22. Pat28 November 2011 at 07:38

    Thanks, Dora :) You're a gem ! xx

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  23. Conchi28 November 2011 at 08:51

    Pues sinceramente Pat,para mi son geniales cualquiera de los dos,el otro ya me encantó cuando lo ví y este es igual de bonito con esos reflejos que hacen que parezcan de verdad.
    Besitos and have a nice time.

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  24. Barbra Joan28 November 2011 at 10:57

    Maybe it's the looser style, maybe it's just that it's darn good, whatever it is I like it . BJ

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  25. sandie28 November 2011 at 11:29

    You know, of the two paintings, I think I like this one best. I just love the way the background colours seem to key in with the other elements, and also you've brought out the character of the medium - enough structure, but the watercolour used in quite a loose way. Great stuff!

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  26. Pat28 November 2011 at 12:51

    Thanks, Conchi. Pleased you like them both *hugs* xx

    Thank you, BJ - I'm happy with "darn good" :) xx

    Thanks, Sandie - the more I look at this, the more I love it! Keying the elements together does help make it cohesive and the looseness, glad you appreciate it :) xx

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  27. Unknown28 November 2011 at 17:00

    It's wonderful! I admire you for experimenting with your art and trying different ideas. I have to say I love the new shadows! Beautiful painting!

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  28. Pat29 November 2011 at 00:24

    Thanks, Katherine!
    I enjoy experimenting with different devices and techniques. Sometimes beautiful work appears and glad to read you think this one hit that spot! xx

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  29. Crystal Cook29 November 2011 at 08:45

    Wow, nice one Pat. I love those colors and looser reflections. :)

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  30. Pat29 November 2011 at 13:00

    Thanks, Crystal! xx

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  31. sand29 November 2011 at 17:59

    I love the game of metallic and organic textures, beautiful colors and lights!

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  32. Pat29 November 2011 at 23:11

    Thanks, Sand. the interplay of lights and shapes is fascinating to me also :) xx

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  33. Monica2 December 2011 at 12:06

    This one is my favorite! I love the looseness and play of shadows and light. Lovely!

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