When I first began this piece, I didn't have any clue what I was doing. When I finished this piece, I didn't have any clue what I did. I haven't done many landscapes, and the ones I have done, kinda make ya want to stay indoors. This is for Camille Olsen's Moleskin...her theme being "PEACE". Angela had begun the journal's trek with the adorable beagle that exuded such an element of peacefulness that we should find a couple of dogs like that and send em to the leaders of Iran and North Korea. Well, anyway, what to paint for Peace? I started to open a can of peas, put em the blender and paint them...then call it "Envision Whirled Peas", but thankfully, I nixed that. Finally, I decided on a medley of stuff...a peaceful scene, a peace lily, a peace symbol, a peace rose, and a dove. Mixed em all together and slapped it on the page. I think it works if no one mistakes the fall foliage for a forest fire.I hope Camille likes it. She's a sweet, little Texas girl who would probably like it even if it stunk like week-old sauerkraut. I'm now going to stand out by the mailbox and await the next "Mission Improbable"
Beautiful work! Its so nice that it wasn't planned, that you just let it evolve like that. Nice result. (Envision Whirled Peas, that's hilarious!)
ReplyDeleteWow - what a nice painting and, of course, the humor - I like Whirled Peas.
ReplyDeleteJames you never cease to amaze me- very powerful!
ReplyDeleteLOL............Oh my This is what I love about you James in the mist of a serious theme you can find the humor needed. Your page is BEAUTIFUL, so well done with many messages and perfect for Camille.
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful, James - Camille will love it!
ReplyDeletewonderful work ... very inspiring !
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, James! Perfect composition, and a whole lot of heart (not to mention gorgeous colors). Am still chuckling over week old sauerkraut. You are funny!
ReplyDeleteWow!!! James you are showcasing you are not limited to frogs, bugs and jungle fauna. Those trees with their autumn colored falling leaves are fantastic! Love the calla lilies too. Great job James!
ReplyDeleteJames you included all of the popular food groups in this little beauty, and made us all laugh with your witty commentary...whirled peas indeed! So this a real step out for ya, and ya done good. I love the dove, and of course, my Rose.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work and great composition, James! You're always so much fun too...thanks for being you!
ReplyDelete"Mission Improbable"...I think not! I'm still laughing about your foliage comparison to a forest fire, love your sense of humor and your way with words. Your painting is beautiful with vibrant colors, love the way you introduced the oranges and greens on both sides of the painting; excellent work!
ReplyDeleteJames, this is fanTASTic!!! I really love it and I'm sorry I just now saw it. It's true though, I would have loved the blender full of whirled peas but this is lovely. It reminds me of a view we had in Dallas near Turtle Creek where I lived from 4th grade until college. So it feels like a November day from my childhood. Thank you!!! I LOVE it. And you know, Facebook today gave me the suggestion that I should go say hi to you... they were right! Thank you, James, again. :D
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