tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10084442007109144282024-02-20T18:01:49.027-05:00Laurie G. Miller's Painting PatterSpreading Happiness one painting at a timeLaurie G. Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03469754834338775751noreply@blogger.comBlogger468125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008444200710914428.post-80216974510353953912020-06-07T18:27:00.002-04:002020-06-07T18:28:57.195-04:00Prints, cards, mugs, etc.<br style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Molengo; font-size: 16px;" />
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Sundays in December from noon - 2 p.m. and by appointment</div>
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</span>Laurie G. Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03469754834338775751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008444200710914428.post-25669569977638610162017-11-18T15:25:00.002-05:002018-06-24T21:04:46.162-04:002018 Desk Calendar - SOLD OUT<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-size: 16px;">Enjoy Westford Massachusetts landmarks each month in my 2018 desk calendar. I make a limited number each year so when they're gone, they're gone! </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-size: 16px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-size: 16px;">The footprint is 2 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches and is 4 inches tall.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-size: 16px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-size: 16px;">$15 Click here to purchase. Price includes tax and shipping.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-size: 16px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-size: 16px;">if you live in the Westford, MA area, you can also purchase them at Muffins on Main, 40 Main Street, Westford, MA. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-size: 16px; transition: all 300ms ease;"><a href="http://www.muffinsonmain.com/" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 300ms ease;" target="_blank">www.muffinsonmain.com</a> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>Laurie G. Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03469754834338775751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008444200710914428.post-6538038704747941942017-09-11T06:00:00.000-04:002017-09-11T06:00:36.373-04:00"Farmers' Market Find" - 6 x 6 inches - oil on canvas<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I picked up these orange cherry tomatoes at the Farmers' Market. I had no intention of buying tomatoes but these little guys looked so beautiful I couldn't resist and immediately wanted to paint them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The tomatoes in the back were more ripe and their color was a rich, saturated orange which I created by mixing various amounts of reds and yellows. The foreground tomatoes were still somewhat green so I added a bit of blue into the orange to "gray them down." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is just a happy little painting that reminds me of summer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Farmers' Market Find" is a 6 x 6 inch oil on canvas painting and is available at <a href="http://artistscorner.gallery/">Artists Corner and Gallery </a>in West Acton, MA. It comes in a black floater frame. See additional photos below.</span><br />
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<br />Laurie G. Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03469754834338775751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008444200710914428.post-28506843347937545472017-08-28T12:05:00.003-04:002017-08-29T09:21:46.579-04:00"Garden of Eden Beans" - 6 x 6 inches - oil on canvas - SOLD"<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Last weekend I dropped by a friend’s house, and, as we sat chatting at his kitchen counter, a neighbor came by to drop off beans she had just picked from the garden. She had the beans in a berry basket and I was immediately struck by the color combination of the aqua basket with the green of the beans. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Before I left, I asked if I could take home some beans to paint as I thought they were quite beautiful. I gotta be honest, he seemed a bit reluctant to let them go and asked if I planned to eat them (as I assume he wanted to make sure they wouldn’t go to waste).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I had my own berry basket at home (you can probably tell that I like painting these as I’ve done several in recent weeks) so I filled it with my handful of beans, added a few cherry tomatoes and put everything on a dishtowel.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I started with a bright pink wash of acrylic and painted the beans first and then the basket. I decided on a very dark background to add drama and contrast to the beans. I had my choice of several dish towels but settled on one with blue stripes as I liked the extra pop of color in my composition. The painting flowed easily without many sticking points along the way so I was quite happy when I finished.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was told these are called “Garden of Eden” beans and after I painted them, I enjoyed them immensely! They were crisp and sweet and juicy. I ate them raw and loved every last crunch.</span><br />
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Laurie G. Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03469754834338775751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008444200710914428.post-36723136582466792002017-08-21T17:53:00.000-04:002017-08-21T17:53:05.075-04:00"Maine Coast" - 12 x 16 inches - oil on canvas<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last week I played hooky from work on the most glorious summer day and took a trip up to York, Maine to visit with friends who have rented the same cottage for the past 40 years. Their cottage is only steps to the famous Nubble Lighthouse which was a pretty cool backdrop for the afternoon. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We spent the day telling stories, eating, laughing and just soaking up the sun. I didn't think about much of anything other than simply enjoying the moment.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I brought my paints along but never pulled them out. Instead, I walked along the rocks and took several photographs of their amazing view. When I returned home, I was definitely inspired to capture the experience in paint. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That story was a good reminder that art enriches our lives in so many ways. I sometimes think about the fact that my paintings are hung in various homes around the country and it is humbling to know that I can brighten someone's day with the images that I create.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Below is a progression of a commission of a street scene in Seoul, South Korea that I recently completed. My reference photo was a bit dark so it created a bit of a challenge. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fortunately, the structure in the center is a famous landmark (called the Sungnyemun Gate) so I was able to find other photos to help me see its colorful and elaborate architecture.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I stayed pretty true to the reference photo but t</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">o balance the composition, I asked if it would be ok to add a car or a bus entering from the right side. We agreed on adding a car.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the biggest challenges was the tall office building behind the </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sungnyemun Gate. You can see that I initially included some detail on the windows but later softened and blurred the detail so that it wouldn't become an area to focus on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was given a pretty long lead time so I spent several weeks thinking about the painting before I even put my brush to the canvas. I've heard that painting is 90% mental and 10% execution and in this case it was definitely true! This was a challenge but I was pleased with the final painting and more importantly, so was my client!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I just finished this commission of "Olivia" who was a "bagel" (part Basset Hound and part Beagle). Olivia always had a bit of a worried expression on her face but was the sweetest dog. She was adopted with her brother, Beau, who I painted last week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Beau and Olivia's claim to fame is that they were selected to be the Grand Marshalls at the 2015 Tri-State Bassett Hound Rescue BoardWaddle Parade in Ocean City, NJ. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Olivia recently passed away so this portrait will be a loving reminder of her sweet face.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Commissions can be challenging especially with mediocre photos. I much prefer to take my own so that I can control the lighting and position of my subject. Below is the reference photo that I was given. </span><br />
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I was commissioned to paint "Beau," a Basset hound mix as a birthday gift. Beau has quite a personality. When his "sister" Olivia was getting any attention, Beau would immediately insert himself into the picture. If there were belly rubs to be had, Beau wasn't about to miss out!<br />
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Portraits, whether human or animal, are challenging and require more care than landscapes or still lifes. I was given a handful of photos of Beau which made my job easier as I could view him from several angles to make sure I was capturing his essence as much as possible. Below is a photo of Beau getting the attention that he knows he deserves.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I always try to find something fun and colorful to paint that they'll enjoy hanging on their wall. In the past we've painted pears, cupcakes, ice cream cones and Hershey Kisses.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The littlest one is very free and easy and always loves what she does. She realized that she didn't leave enough room for the word "Corn" under the word "Pop." Her sister looked at the painting and said, "It looks fine ...just leave it as 'Pop'." She thought for a second, said "Okay!" and then immediately added two exclamations points and underlined the word, "Pop." No problemo. We should all paint like 9 year olds!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The two small slices of light shining through the holes at the top of the blue crate are what caught my eye. I was immediately drawn to them as these nectarines sat on my counter. I tried to keep this loose and painterly and am pretty happy with the end result. (I've often said that paintings go through a "middle schooler stage" where they are awkward, pimply and a bit ugly until they are transformed into a more attractive high schooler. This painting definitely went through that awkward stage so I was a bit worried for a while but persevered!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I've made a few additional sea glass suncatchers and posted one on ebay. It is an interesting one using old brown bottle tops and a rare red glass bead. You can view the listing <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/152608957003">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Anyone who has followed me for a while knows that I'm pretty obsessed with collecting sea glass. In fact, I can't really enjoy relaxing on a beach anymore as I'm always on the hunt for my next big find like a piece of an old coca cola bottle, a piece with interesting texture or a rare color like red or turquoise. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Like designing an abstract painting, I'm always thinking about the distribution of colors, shapes and textures. I might spend an hour re-arranging the pieces until I'm happy with the composition. I like adding wrapped wire in a spiral or heart shape to add an extra element and point of interest.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Each suncatcher is about 5 inches square and is unique and can never be duplicated again. The inner pieces are sea glass (unaltered exactly as I found them) and I've "framed" the outside using either clear, textured class, or, in the first example below, the edge of a green glass plate (that I sliced apart).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A handful of these suncatchers are available at <a href="http://artistscorner.gallery/">Artists Corner and Gallery</a> in West Acton, MA with another few available at the <a href="http://rockportartassn.org/">Rockport Art Association</a> in Rockport, MA.</span></div>
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<br />Laurie G. Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03469754834338775751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008444200710914428.post-40358912945793136062017-06-20T14:29:00.005-04:002017-06-20T14:29:48.543-04:00Kiss Stack - 11 x 4 inches - oil on board<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For those who have followed me for a while, you know I've painted a fair number of Hershey Kisses. There is something a bit magical about how the foil comes to life as I add the bright highlights. It never gets old.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the past, I've created 3 individually framed kiss paintings but for this one, I framed them all together in one "stack." I debated long and hard if I should arrange them in a horizontal or vertical progression. As you can see, vertical won. Do you agree or would you have chosen horizontal? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Kiss Stack" is an 11 x 4 inches oil on board painting in a natural wood floater frame. It is available at <a href="http://www.lauriegmiller.com/store/c4/Small.html">www.LaurieGMiller.com</a> as well as at <a href="http://artistscorner.gallery/">Artists Corner and Gallery</a> in West Acton, MA. Additional photos are below.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is another view painted plein air in Rockport, MA from May. There was a storm approaching so the winds were picking up, the water was starting to churn and the sky was overcast and gray. I loved watching the entire scene change as the weather turned stormy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I've never spent much time painting rocks and Rockport is the perfect place to practice. I blocked in the overall shape of each mass and then carved out suggestions of the individual rocks using dark colors to create the crevices between the rocks and added lighter colors to the tops. </span><br />
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Laurie G. Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03469754834338775751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008444200710914428.post-45205579398016966652017-06-04T14:20:00.001-04:002017-06-04T14:22:14.391-04:00Chicago - 10 x 20 inches - oil on canvas- SOLD<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was provided with several reference photos but wasn't crazy about the lighting so I ended up combining various references that I found on the internet of the same view. The sky, building and water are all from different sources - otherwise, I would have tracked down the photographer for permission to use their photo. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I wanted the skyline to be fairly accurate but planned to accentuate the building colors and subsequent reflections to make a lively and fairly abstract scene. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I started with a bright pink background, sketched in the building shapes and then started with the sky, then the buildings and finally the water reflections. My last step was to add suggestions of windows and other small details on the buildings.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The painting was well received and it is always gratifying to have another happy customer!</span></div>
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Laurie G. Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03469754834338775751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008444200710914428.post-15216497834295619122017-05-21T14:48:00.002-04:002017-05-21T17:24:39.203-04:00"Rockport Morning" - 8 x 8 inches - oil on canvas<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Formula of my life for the past month: Travel + Travel + Mom Care + More Travel + Broken Camera = No Blog Posts!<br /><br />Ok, some of my travel was for fun with some unplanned but necessary travel thrown in. I’m now home and finally settling back into a routine. During all the commotion, I managed to finish two commissions, research and buy a new camera and complete several seascapes.<br /><br />I was lucky enough to spend a week in Rockport, MA in a beautiful home that overlooks the water. “Rockport Morning” was painted en plein air but I was able to stand inside the comfort of the kitchen and paint while unaffected by the brisk wind. Yes, this was my view from every window in the house. This is Gap Cove with Straightsmouth Island in the background and the Atlantic ocean beyond that.<br /><br />I could probably paint this view a million times as it is an ever changing scene depending on the tides, weather, time of day and never ending parade of sea ducks, gulls, and boats. <br /><br />Third time is a charm for this particular canvas. Beneath this painting is two other paintings that just didn’t make the cut. Serendipitous results can often happen when painting over a previous painting if you allow some of the colors to show through. There is a lovely richness to this painting that I hope is conveyed by this photo. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">"Rockport Morning" is an 8x8 inch oil on canvas painting presented in a wood floater frame. This painting is available at <a href="http://www.lauriegmiller.com/store/p48/Rockport_Morning.html">www.LaurieGMiller.com</a> and will also be available at <a href="http://artistscorner.gallery/">Artists Corner and Gallery</a> in Acton, MA later this week if you want to view it in person. Additional views are below.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Funny story: I arrived early to set up my easel, palette, paints, etc. and then decided to sit in the audience to conserve my legs as I’d be standing for most of the evening. People gradually started filling the seats and I could hear chatter all around me. I overheard a conversation between two women that went something like this: “Oh, wait, I thought this was going to be a watercolor demonstration. “ “Yeah, me too. I’m so disappointed.” “That definitely looks like oils. I’m so bummed.” Their comments didn’t bother me and I actually thought it was pretty hilarious. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I started my demo and initially talked for 10-15 minutes about my process, tools, creating a good composition, etc. Then, I started painting. Seriously, you could hear a pin drop in that place. At one point, I turned around and said, “Gee, it’s so quiet in here I thought you all left!” They laughed and we continued on. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After an hour or so, we took a break so folks could stretch their legs and get some refreshments. I ran into one of those two women and she said to me, “Oh my gosh. This is the best demonstration. I’m thoroughly enjoying it and I’ve learned so much already. I can’t wait to see more.” Separately, the other woman approached me and said pretty much the same thing on how she was really enjoying the demo.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In preparation for the demo, I painted the top painting (see below.) My canvas was already covered with paint from a previous painting that I wasn’t happy with so I painted over it. For my demo painting (the one beneath it), I made a few modifications to the composition and started with a blank canvas that I toned with bright pink.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I’m wondering which you prefer!?!?!?</span></div>
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<br />Laurie G. Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03469754834338775751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008444200710914428.post-77982996615026837772017-04-03T17:10:00.000-04:002017-04-03T17:10:00.086-04:00"Cyclamen" - 16 x 16 inches - oil on canvas<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy Spring everyone! Here in New England we got quite a surprise with an April Fool's Day snowstorm. I'm thinking that was the last major snow of the season but we'll see what Mother Nature has in mind.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I only have a few plants in my house and I have to say that I don't give them much TLC. A few recently found their way into the compost bin as they were hanging by a thread and my resuscitation efforts didn't pan out. So, on a whim, I picked up this Cyclamen plant and we'll find out just how compatible we are. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've always liked painting subjects with back-lighting so when I walked past my new plant sitting on the dining room table, I really wanted to capture the strong afternoon light that created a nice reflection on my dining room table. I tried hard to stay loose and not worry too much about the details. Easier said than done!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In other news, "Froot Loops" was interpreted by a floral designer at the "CCA in Bloom" show last weekend. I had to laugh as the designer did quite a literal interpretation (see photo below) by including actual fruit in the design!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Laurie G. Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03469754834338775751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008444200710914428.post-26698106092359842632017-03-26T12:47:00.003-04:002017-03-26T13:44:26.722-04:00"Packed" - 9 x 12 inc hes - oil on canvas - SOLD<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I really enjoy painting shiny, reflective things so sardines in a tin can made for a perfect subject. Sardines always make me think of my cousin Billy who claims that King Oscar is the best brand of sardines. I wouldn't know since I just can't bring myself to eat them!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As with my previous painting, this one came together pretty quickly and easily. It is a relatively "cool" painting with many shades of gray so I love the warm touches of color in the fins and the gold can lid to provide some balance.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In other news, "<a href="http://www.lauriegmiller.com/store/p36/Froot_Loops.html" target="_blank">Froot Loops</a>" was accepted into the Chelmsford Center for the Arts "CCA in Bloom" gala. A floral designer is going to interpret "<a href="http://www.lauriegmiller.com/store/p36/Froot_Loops.html" target="_blank">Froot Loops</a>" in a flower arrangement. It will be fun to see the final result!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After a recent snowfall, I set out to a do a plein air painting of a barn on the O'Brien Farm property which is now protected property in Westford, MA. I was excited to paint the barn but discovered that it was brown and not terribly exciting. Right near the barn, I spotted this stream and loved how the shadows dipped and curled through the snow. I was tempted to paint on location but the road was narrow, winding and ice covered so I didn't dare set up my easel for fear of getting hit. So, I settled for taking some photos as I stood, precariously, on the side of the road. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The photos sat in my camera for a few weeks but when it snowed again this past week, I was once again inspired to capture a snow scene. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As with most landscapes, I started with the sky and background trees and gradually worked my way to the foreground. I painted the snow shadows before I filled in the sunlit snow.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Every time I drive past this muffin shop, I glance inside to see people inside enjoying a muffin and a cup of coffee while chatting with friends. I've painted this building many times, but this was the first time that I really wanted to capture the warmth of the interior.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This painting took a LONG time to come together and is painted from many different reference photos. I started taking photos before the shop opened for business which explains the flower baskets that have since been taken down for the winter. I kept coming back for more photos as sometimes the customers weren't clearly visible as the windows were steamed up, or, I just didn't like their shape or position. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the things I like about this painting, which is a bit cheeky on my part, is that I depicted my artwork hanging inside. Most noticeable is my "Froot Loops" painting inside the left window. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I started by painting the shop windows as this is the focal point of the painting. If I wasn't happy with the windows, then the painting just wouldn't work. It was a tricky balance to depict the interior while showing the reflection of the sky and surrounding trees. I worked slowly and purposefully until it came together.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Muffins on Main" is a 12" square oil on canvas painting that is presented in a wood, floater frame (see additional photos below). It is available directly from me or at <a href="http://www.lauriegmiller.com/">www.LaurieGMiller.com</a> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #363b3e; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just a box of Dunkin' Donuts in a variety of flavors. Diversity - makes life so much more interesting. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #363b3e; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've painted a lot of donuts in my time and they are really, really tough to paint! I started this painting a few weeks ago and put it away several times before coming back to it to finish. Sometimes it flows easily and sometimes it doesn't.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been quiet on social media lately. Somehow, with all the political turmoil, I felt that sharing art was trivial. With all the important issues we're facing as a nation and as a world it just seemed </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">inconsequential.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I recently ran into an acquaintance who said something like, "I really enjoy seeing your artwork. Keep up the good work!" That encouragement reminded me that I can maybe brighten someone's day or make them smile and that's definitely good enough for me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you enjoy my art, please share it with a friend...thank you!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Celebration" </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">is a 6x6 inch oil on canvas painting and is presented in a wood, floater frame.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">See additional photos below. It is available at</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://www.lauriegmiller.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.LaurieGMiller.com</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My art is on display at <a href="http://www.muffinsonmain.com/" target="_blank">Muffins on Main</a> through the end of this month. I was commissioned to create a painting with one of their mugs, trays, and muffins on top of one of their tables. So, they were pretty specific in what they wanted.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As usual, I started by photographing the set up from multiple angles, different lighting, and different arrangements of the elements. Even though I took 30-40 photos, I still ended up using Photoshop to move some items to my liking. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">At home, I recreated the set up in my studio as I much prefer to paint from a live set up instead of completely relying on photos.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There is a lot of brown/tan/orange color in this set up so I started by painting my canvas with a thin layer of bright, blue acrylic paint since blue is the complementary color of orange. I allowed little bits of the blue to show through, primarily in the silver tray, to add a nice pop of color. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This commission was a really nice exercise in color mixing. You may notice the color of paper that lines the tray is more subdued, i.e. more gray, than the coffee or muffin color. To get this effect, I added more blue to my mixture (of red and yellow).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Overall, I was really happy with how it all came together. More importantly, the Muffin on Main folks were very happy too! I don't have a photo yet but am told it is proudly displayed on their wall.</span>Laurie G. Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03469754834338775751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008444200710914428.post-67443894607549812872017-01-09T13:36:00.001-05:002017-01-09T13:36:58.711-05:00"Jelly Jar" and other news....<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: arial; font-size: 14px;">My son is home from college and he finished the last of the strawberry jam. The jar was sitting on the table and I just loved how the light illuminated the little bits of jam that were still stuck to the inside of the jar. This was tricky to paint but I worked slowly and deliberately and just tried to make sure my values were correct. Purchase info is below.</span><br />
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I have a handful of 2017 Desk Calendars still available. They’re on sale for $10 at either <a href="http://www.muffinsonmain.com/" rel="nofollow" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; background: transparent; color: #336699; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" target="_blank">Muffins on Main</a>, or, via <a href="http://www.lauriegmiller.com/" rel="nofollow" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; background: transparent; color: #336699; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" target="_blank">www.LaurieGMiller.com</a>. Get 'em while you can!<br />
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I’m really honored and thrilled to report that “Button Down” was accepted into the <a href="http://www.concordart.org/exhibitions/2017-members-juried-1" rel="nofollow" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; background: transparent; color: #336699; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" target="_blank">Concord Art Member’s Juried Show</a>. The opening reception is Thursday, Jan 12 from 6 – 8 p.m. and the show runs through February 12. It is always a really nice show at a beautiful venue in a quaint town so for those who live locally, I highly recommend stopping by.<br />
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“Jelly Jar” is an 8 inch square painting presented in a wood floater frame. It is available at <a href="http://www.muffinsonmain.com/" rel="nofollow" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; background: transparent; color: #336699; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" target="_blank">Muffins on Main</a>, or, via <a href="http://www.lauriegmiller.com/" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483912146346_21926" rel="nofollow" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; background: transparent; color: #336699; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" target="_blank">www.LaurieGMiller.com</a><br />
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