The Potting Shed

“The Potting Shed” is the first of a Series by the same name...
Gouache, Watercolour, Collage on grey St Armand Linen…
We’re planting this coming long weekend, so the pots will be taken out of their winter nest of burlap, and brought into the warmth of the spring sunshine....
May and June. Soft syllables, gentle names for the two best months
in the garden year: cool, misty mornings gently burned away with a
warming spring sun, followed by breezy afternoons and chilly nights.
The discussion of philosophy is over; it’s time for work to begin.....Peter Loewer


The Potting Shed belongs to the following groups:
Complex Simplicity of Art, A Class of Its Own, All About Your Best Work, AW Welcome Center, Bits and Pieces , Domestic Art - Home is Where the Art Is, Impressionist Art, Inspired Art, Just Brown, Light In The Darkness, Mixed Media, Nostalgic Art and Photography, Still Life And Florals In Watercolours! , The Patchwork , Two Word Challenge, Vibrant and Vivid Color, Works On Paper and Yellow FeverAvailable for sale as Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

redhawk, 5 months ago
This is a beautiful painting. Love the colors and subject. I love to garden also.
Janis Zroback in reply to redhawk’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you…..it was one of those long session paintings that I did not want to end, I enjoyed painting it so much…..
I also love, and collect terracotta pots for the garden….I especially like the old ones that are getting harder to find….
mlgkats, 5 months ago
this is really beautiful
Janis Zroback in reply to mlgkats’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you for all your compliments on my work….
I haven’t checked time zones, but it seems we’re all night hawks….
coppertrees, 5 months ago
Well it is 9 pm here and I still up looking at all the wonderful posts.
This is beautiful the colors again are just right.
Tom Vaughan, 5 months ago
this is very special.. beautiful… wish I had better words…
mlgkats, 5 months ago
yes i am till 3 in the morning right now it 12 :19a.m eastern time
Nancy Vice, 5 months ago
this is truly special!!
Steph Granshaw, 5 months ago
mmm im getting memories of garden smells back in the UK
Nancy Stafford..., 5 months ago
beautiful
RMonroe, 5 months ago
This is beautiful:) Love it.
Janis Zroback in reply to coppertrees’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you Vickie…I can safely say it’s my favourite painting, because of the feeling of spring…..it’s a relief to finally finish with winter…..
Janis Zroback in reply to Tom Vaughan’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks Tom…..the word “beautiful” says it all for me….
Janis Zroback in reply to Nancy Vice’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you so much Nancy….
Janis Zroback in reply to Steph Granshaw’s comment, 5 months ago
Yes…I know what you mean….it’s the smell of dampness, green, earth, wet leaves, and the burlap sacking used to wrap the tender plants….I collaged rough netting around the base of the pots, and that helps to convey atmosphere.
Janis Zroback in reply to Nancy Stafford IPA’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you Nancy…..
Janis Zroback in reply to RMonroe’s comment, 5 months ago
I’m so glad you like this painting Robin…thank you.
blamo, 5 months ago
Fantastic light …...............Colours and tones
Janis Zroback in reply to blamo’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you so much….painting light is a challenge, but a rewarding one…
cdwork, 5 months ago
Beautiful work- Love the tones
Janis Zroback in reply to cdwork’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you so much….I used grey handmade linen paper, and painted numerous layers of gouache and watercolour over a period of many weeks to achieve the effect….rewarding, but exhausting…
Larry Butterworth, 5 months ago
Very nice painting. It just grabbed me as I was surfing along and wouldn’t let me pass. there is so much feeling or energy or whatever it is that makes something reach out at you. I do watercolors and do love the medium. Best Regards.
Janis Zroback in reply to Larry Butterworth’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks Larry, for taking the time to let me know how much you liked my work….
I like your use of the word “energy”...for me the time it took to do this painting was well worth all the energy involved….it’s the light I think, that exudes the power that drew you in….
peggywright, 5 months ago
Beautiful love the color and lighting and subject! I can remember going in my grandfathers shed and smelling the dirt!
Janis Zroback in reply to peggywright’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you Peggy, for your wonderful comment…
Mui-Ling Teh, 4 months ago
Drawing something from memory ceratainly brings out a different result than simply drawing what you see, and I like the lighting and the treatment of the background in this painting which gives that extra quality.
Janis Zroback in reply to Mui-Ling Teh’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you Mui-Ling..
I totally agree with you….the ad from years ago just showed a pile of pots for sale….. when I went into my garage and saw my pots waiting for spring with the window above them, I suddenly remembered it, and went back to the studio and conjured up an image out of my head…
99% of my paintings are imaginary…as is customary in the Chinese tradition, I like to paint based on feelings and impressions as much as I can…I try not to be too literal….
reflector, 4 months ago
A masterful creation full of detail and excellent colour choices.
Janis Zroback in reply to reflector’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks again…this is one of my favourite paintings…I’m so pleased that you’ve chosen it as favourite as well.
reflector, 4 months ago
I found that i like a lot of your work, but for me this one is special.
Marinella Owens, 4 months ago
very beautiful!!!!!!!!!!
Janis Zroback in reply to reflector’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks again…it inspires confidence when you find out that someone likes what you do, and takes the time to let you know…
Janis Zroback in reply to Marinella Owens’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you so much Marinella….
Solomon Walker, 4 months ago
incredible picture! incredible colours!
KBSImages, 4 months ago
This is fantastic!!! they are just waiting to be filled with rich soil and seeds…....
Robert O'Neill, 4 months ago
This is brilliant. I love the look of it.
Janis Zroback in reply to Solomon Walker’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you for those two “incredibles’.....
Janis Zroback in reply to KBSImages’s comment, 4 months ago
You bet they are….but we’ve had such cold weather this month, they’re still waiting…..thank you for your praise of my painting…
Janis Zroback in reply to Robert O'Neill’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks so much…glad you love it….
neogolas, 4 months ago
Just beautiful,This is a work of art.
Janis Zroback in reply to neogolas’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you…It’s my personal favourite….
Jay Michelsen, 4 months ago
Awesome work.
Janis Zroback in reply to Jay Michelsen’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you so much….
aila, 4 months ago
Beautiful painting.I love your color scheme.Great details and composition.
Janis Zroback in reply to aila’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks so much aila…
Carole Russell, 4 months ago
A stunning peice of work, love the rustic feel and unfinished edges
Janis Zroback in reply to Carole Russell’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you Carol…I’m so glad you like my work
Shoshana Epsilon, 4 months ago
WOW!! This is fantastic. Very worthy.
Janis Zroback in reply to Shoshana Epsilon’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you so much….
Louise Cooke, 4 months ago
congrats on this making “a class of it’s own”! Wonderful painting, full of texture, character and warmth. I love what you’ve seen and conveyed here :)
Janis Zroback in reply to Louise Cooke’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you so much Louise….
Janis Zroback in reply to Louise Cooke’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you for letting me know about the feature on A Class of its Own…I was not aware of it..
Nurhilal Harsa, 4 months ago
Very good work, Janis
Janis Zroback in reply to Nurhilal Harsa’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you Nurhilal
Marilyn Brown, 4 months ago
Love your composition and subject matter Janis, this is a fantastic example of “Still Life”.
Janis Zroback in reply to Marilyn Brown’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you so much Marilyn…I’m glad you like my work
Robin O. Saunders, 3 months ago
terrific
Rachel Leigh, 3 months ago
Very lovely!
Janis Zroback in reply to Robin O. Saunders’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you Robin….
Janis Zroback in reply to Rachel Leigh’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you Rachel….
Mui-Ling Teh, 3 months ago
Congratulations on the feature in the Two Word Challenge Janis!
Janis Zroback in reply to Mui-Ling Teh’s comment, 3 months ago
I did not notice it..thank you for letting me know….
ElYPares, 3 months ago
YOUR WORKS ARE LOVELY. THEY ARE SO VIBRANT.
Janis Zroback in reply to ElYPares’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you so much, and welcome to my RB pages….
ElYPares, 3 months ago
THANK YOU FOR THE WELCOME AND I LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR FUTURE WORKS.
Janis Zroback in reply to ElYPares’s comment, 3 months ago
There are nine pages here…I hope there’s more that appeals to you…
ElYPares, 3 months ago
I LOOKED AT SOME AND THE COLORS ARE AMAZING. I WILL CONTINUE LOOKING WHEN MY LITTLE ONES GIVE ME A CHANCE. TWO LITTLE GIRLS THAT NEED A-LOT OF ATTENTION.
Janis Zroback in reply to ElYPares’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you for viewing my work and taking the time to comment..I really appreciate it.
ElYPares, 3 months ago
THANK YOU FOR FAVORITING MY MOTHERDAY BOUQUET. MEANS A-LOT. I’VE ADDED YOU TO MY WATCHLIST.
Janis Zroback in reply to ElYPares’s comment, 3 months ago
I loved it…thank you for adding me to your watch list…it is a great compliment…
FayeDoherty, 3 months ago
Fabulous painting. You are a very talented artist. Just loved the light and colours.
Janis Zroback in reply to FayeDoherty’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you so much Faye…I hope you are enjoying my RB pages…
Agnes McGuinness, 3 months ago
Beautiful. Love the earthy colours and the subject.
Janis Zroback in reply to Agnes McGuinness’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you so much Agnes, and welcome to my RB pages….
valzart, 2 months ago
Oh what a wonderful painting..colors and rustic charm.. so good to look at ;) Val hugzz
Janis Zroback in reply to valzart’s comment, 2 months ago
Thank you so much and welcome to my RB pages….
catherine walker, about 1 month ago
wonderful painting ..super!
Janis Zroback in reply to catherine walker’s comment, about 1 month ago
Thank you Catherine…I’m so pleased you like it.
Keeli, about 1 month ago
Fantastic!
Janis Zroback in reply to Keeli’s comment, about 1 month ago
Thank you so much Keeli…

Perspective, 28 days ago
Good luck in the Domestic Art challenge… please don’t forget to add this image to the group!
Janis Zroback in reply to Perspective’s comment, 27 days ago
Thank you…I thought it was already there….
Leanna Lomanski, 27 days ago
An excellent piece! Wonderful warmth and richness….....
Janis Zroback in reply to Leanna Lomanski’s comment, 27 days ago
Thank you so much….welcome to my RB pages…
Jerrica Raglin, 25 days ago
Wow, this is really wonderful.
Janis Zroback in reply to Jerrica Raglin’s comment, 25 days ago
Thank you so much Jerrica…
Joanne A. Bradley, 24 days ago
Congrats on being chosen in the top ten for this work, Janis! I particularly love the light!
Janis Zroback in reply to Joanne A. Bradley’s comment, 24 days ago
Thank you Joanne….it’s a good feeling…
LindaMcCarthy, 20 days ago
I love the way you use light and color..and the textures are stunning. Beautiful painting, excellent work!
Janis Zroback in reply to LindaMcCarthy’s comment, 20 days ago
Light and colour and texture are my watch words …thank you Linda for your lovely comments..

Irene Burdell, 19 days ago
Beautiful artwork and stunning colours .
Janis Zroback in reply to Irene Burdell’s comment, 19 days ago
Thank you so much Irene…
Holly Werner, 19 days ago
This is wonderful Janis. Gratz on the feature.
Janis Zroback in reply to Holly Werner’s comment, 19 days ago
Thank you so much Holly…
Beatrice Cloake, 18 days ago
Fantastic. The colours are brilliant.
Janis Zroback in reply to Beatrice Cloake’s comment, 18 days ago
Thank you so much Beatrice