Vase Full of Sunshine
Used Reeves gouache paints on 90lb Fabriano paper
This is the first in a series of florals all using gouache colors.
Vase Full of Sunshine belongs to the following groups:
Contemporary Professional Painters and Sculptors, Decorative and Traditional Art, First Things, Impressionism Café, Impressionist Art, Mature Men, Old farts of redbubble, Painted Florals! , Painters In Modern Times - TWO PER DAY, RB ALUMNI and Southern-Style: A Downhome Perspective Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
Ginny Schmidt
LOVELY … I love it.
Jim Phillips replied
Thanks Ginny, that really pleases me to hear that.
almeidacoval
fantastic wonderful Jim..
Jim Phillips replied
thanks so very much, I really appreciate that.
Barbara Applegate
I love the variety of color, Beautiful an instant fav
Jim Phillips replied
Thanks Barbara and again for the fav. That’s always a nice compliment to me.
JennyDean
love the colour, love the painting, wonderful Jim!
Jim Phillips replied
Very nice comment Jenny, thank you so much.
Corinne Pouzet
Definitely a beautiful effect with the gouache colors. I should myself use them more often…
(it makes me think of Van Gogh and his sun flowers with the blue vase – and as it is one of my favourite artist I love this ! – )
Jim Phillips replied
I can handle being compared to Van Gogh. LOL That’s really a sweet comment Corinne, thank you. PS – He’s my favorite too!
Shulie1
So beautiful – orange and blue always go well together and as Corinne just said it reminds one of Van Gogh
Jim Phillips replied
I like that colour combination as well, Shulie. Thanks for such a nice comment.
Reynaldo
Your work Jim is beautiful and refreshing as a new day love your work my friend
Talent here Talent Cheers
Jim Phillips replied
Wonderful comment Reynaldo. Thank you so very much.
Hidemi Tada
beautiful color. and nice composition, jim.
Jim Phillips replied
Thanks so much Hidemi. It’s always a pleasure to hear from you.
doreen01
I love sunflowers and your work is wonderful Jim!
Jim Phillips replied
Delighted you like this one Dorina. That really pleases me. Thanks.
kjgordon
Okay Bob Ross…..now Van Gogh…......
This is stunning….............
Jim Phillips replied
Can’t remember if I ever told you that I like your personal feature design. Thanks kj, you’re really a true brah’.
Arie van der W...
Yep definitely van Gogh-style….and he would be proud of it! Good job Jim! The bright colours and the liveliness of the flowers is fantastic!
Jim Phillips replied
You always have the nicest comments Arie. Thank you my friend.
kjgordon
maybe I should post it as a kj original….........ha….....
You are deserving of this and more brah’
Bunny Clarke
Gorgeous colors and composition. Splendid work.
Jim Phillips replied
Thanks Bunny and thank again for favoring, that’s always a fine compliment.
Carolyn Staut
Love it, Love it, Love it! Vibrant colors that just jumps up and down with joyful exuberance! Wow!
Jim Phillips replied
Thank you, thank you, thank you Carolyn, that very sweet of you. Thanks again for favoring, as that’s always a fine compliment.
bevmorgan
This is a gorgeous piece, Jim. I love your use of complements, and the freedom and exhuberance of the arrangement. Absolutely love it!
Jim Phillips replied
Wow, that’s really a nice comment Bev and one that’s really appreciated. Thank you very much.
Mrswillow
Absolutely brilliant Jim! An exuberant arrangement of warm and cool…a joyful subject and skilful use of the medium …it makes me feel happy to look at it!
Jim Phillips replied
Well, anything I can do to make you feel happy Sandy. LOL Thank you friend, that really is a sweet comment.
Mrswillow
OOps! In my excitement I forgot to congratulate you on the feature! (((CONGRATULATIONS JIM! WELL DONE!)))
Jim Phillips replied
Sandy if you are referring to kj’s comment, that’s his personal feature icon, not one of the group features. But that’s OK I’ll take the congrats anyway. LOL
Linda Callaghan
oh beautiful Jim….looking forward to seeing this series…soooo pretty! very uplifting and vibrant painting.
Jim Phillips replied
Most kind of you Linda, Thanks so much.
firstglance
awesome!!! great color style and form love the contast of light and dark this is one of my favorites nice job Jim!!!!
Jim Phillips replied
Wonderful comment Harry, and one that so appreciated too. Thanks again my friend for favoring.
Janis Zroback
Congratulations..you have been featured in the First Things Group
Wonderful work Jim…beautiful rhythm and movement…
Jim Phillips replied
Thanks Janis, this is becoming one of my favor groups. I’m honored by the feature. (As well as your wonderful comments.)
Mrswillow
Well! See! I must have known something Jim!
“CONGRATULATIONS ON THE FEATURE!!”
(Anything you need to know about the future…just ask and I will get my crystal ball out)
Jim Phillips replied
Sorry I ever doubted you. LOL
Leslie Gustafson
Such a brilliant-colored and lovely work!!
Jim Phillips replied
Thanks so much Leslie.
biddumy
Beautiful contrasting colours, lovely still life!!!
Jim Phillips replied
Very nice comment, thanks a million.
Lynda Robinson
WOW WOW! It IS a ‘Vase full of Sunshine’! What a wonderful title for a really wonderful painting Jim! Amazing use of ‘warm/cool’ colours which make the whole thing ‘sing’. (Have another WOW for your collection)!
Jim Phillips replied
Thanks to you and some others I’ve got a tater sack full of wows. LOL Wonderful comment Lynda. Thanks so much.
catherine walker
wonderful painting!
Jim Phillips replied
Thanks Catherine, that’s very nice of you to comment.
thepaintedsoul
Love how loose and muscular this painting is Jim. Love the way it just grabs my attention. Powerful work. TPS
Jim Phillips replied
I so enjoy your comments. Thanks so much. Haven’t seen much posted work from you lately. How’s the big project coming, you should keep us updated.
Lora Garcelon
I LOVE this! The bits of white on the sunflowers really make it sparkle.
Jim Phillips replied
Good eye Lora, it pleases me when I know someone has really taken a good look. Thanks.
Carolyn Bishop
It’s beautiful, Jim! Wow!
Jim Phillips replied
Thank you so much Carolyn, it’s always appreciated.
Ilunia Felczer
beautiful work Jim and congrats on your feature….
Jim Phillips replied
Double thanks llunia, always enjoy hearing from you.
ANNETTE HAGGER
Love your colour pallet….beautifully painted Jim.anna : )
Jim Phillips replied
It’s really not a very deep pallet Anna. No more than eight or nine colors at the most. Really pleased that you like this one. Thanks again.
saleire
I have to say I like this more than Vincent’s :o) It’s alive!
Jim Phillips replied
What a super comment, thanks so much Saleire.
Sinisa Saratlic
Gorgeous colors, contrast and composition !
Jim Phillips replied
Thank you Sinisa, that’s most kind of you.
kirandeep
so beautifully painted …..these sun flowers always fasinited me….....:)
Jim Phillips replied
That’s very sweet of you to say, thanks Kiran.
LudaNayvelt
beautiful paint, one of my favors flowers Jim
Jim Phillips replied
Had I been awear they were your favorite, I would have painted them much sooner, Luda. Thank you friend.
viveca
beautiful indeed I love sunflowers always
Jim Phillips replied
After taking a quick peek at your profile, I can see why this painting caught your eye. LOL Lovely floral photos you have. Thanks for taking the time to make such a wonderful comment on my work.
viveca
omg I loved all your stuff but just didnt have the time to tell you.I love your style it is great//I am a faux finisher and muralist by profession and have just finished writing a book which wil lbe out within weeks.When you have time look into my first posted things…..photos just a hobby!!!!Keep on Paintng!!!!!
Jim Phillips replied
Thank you so much Viveca for such a kind and sweet comment. I’d be delighted to go take a look at your profile. It may not be tonight as it is way past my bedtime, but you have my word that I will look.
ega39
Wonderful :)
Jim Phillips replied
Thank you Ega.
Pat Yager
Whoa, Jim! This is WONDerful! So lively and bright! I love your loose and painterly style!
Jim Phillips replied
Very sweet comment Pat, thank you so much.
Starz
your painting is superb !! beautiful composition, colours and style
Jim Phillips replied
A very nice comment Karön, thank you.
AngelArtiste
i am very curious, what is difference betwee gouache and watercolour
Jim Phillips replied
No problem Angel, gouache is a water-based paint just like watercolours with basicly one major difference. It has an additional gum product added to it which make it less transparent than watercolours, thus making the colour appear a bit more vibrant. It is often referred to as the stepping stone between watercolour and acrylic paints. Use it just like you would your watercolours, but just don’t expect it to be as transparent. To achieve nice rich colours in watercolours requires laying many times. Gouaches paints would allow you to cut that down considerablely. Hope that helped you.
AngelArtiste
Thank you. I don;t have any gouache but being a ridiculously curious person, I wondered what it might be like.
Pamela Plante
Just beautiful! The color is so eye catching!
Jim Phillips replied
Thank you very much Pamela.
Diko
Hi Jim,
You work is so alive and inviting.
I like the use of complimentary colours in this one.
Thanks for making the day brighter
DIKO
Jim Phillips replied
First let me say thanks for adding me to your watchlist Diko, that in itself is a nice compliment. Second, thanks for a fine comment on this painting, it’s much appreciated.
Shoaib .
wow … jim now this is really really incredible… theres so much movement in this still life…. the colors are sharp and beautiful… great great work sir
Jim Phillips replied
Thanks Shoaib, your comment is very much appreciated.
kjgordon
VERY Well done my friend….......Van Goghish…..........
Jim Phillips replied
You like this one so much you commented on it twice. Thanks again. LOL (I have to look sometimes to see if I’ve already commented.)
kjgordon
duh me…........but I am true to form in what I see…......
Jim Phillips replied
LOL, I have to give you that. You said almost the same thing about a month apart. So at least I know it’s a honest remark. LOL
gerardo segism...
superb, outstanding work!
Jim Phillips replied
That’s very kind of you to say, Gerardo. Thank you very much.
K Bock
brilliant work Jim, this is magnificent!! and an instant favourite :))
love love your wonderful colour palette and composition
you are so skilled, fantastic work!
Jim Phillips replied
That a wonderful comment, thank you so much. Sure, I’ll go add it right now.
LorusMaver 7 days ago
Stunning work my friend, great textures & tones with wonderful dynamics going on in this piece !
Jim Phillips replied 7 days ago
Wonderful comment, thank you very much Bill.
eoconnor 7 days ago
congratulations ,this is full of vibrancy and sunlight great workon the light so it makes the eyes seethelife in the flowers .LIZ
Jim Phillips replied 7 days ago
That is really a very nice comment Liz, I truly appreciate it. Thanks.
Teresa P. Pelaez 4 days ago
Elegant and beautiful!
Jim Phillips replied 3 days ago
Thank you for a lovely comment Teresa.
newartist 4 days ago
congratulations on your feature jim! soooo well done, love the blue vase with the black.
Jim Phillips replied 3 days ago
That’s very sweet of you and really appreciated.