Winter...The Nothing That Is....
The Nothing That Is” is part of the Winter collection…this is a complicated thought…Winter is indeed something, as we know here in the North…most people would say that Winter is white, but in the city we have the reflections of all the colour in the buildings and lights that the snow reflects…but most of all the joys of winter, I think, should be portrayed in brilliant colour…the stark white of the birches pop against the blues and purples, and there is a little green and gold to remind us that the earth is still alive underneath.
In the face of all that winter is, Man himself becomes “Nothing” and “Beholds Nothing that is not there, and sees the Nothing that is”...
Watercolour on Arches Paper…
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One must have a mind of winter
To regard the frost and the boughs
Of the pine-trees crusted with snow
And have been cold a long time,
To behold the junipers shagged with ice,
The spruces rough in the distant glitter
Of the January sun; and not to think
Of any misery in the sound of the wind,
In the sound of a few leaves,
Which is the sound of the land
Full of the same wind
That is blowing in the same bare place.
For the listener, who listens in the snow,
And, nothing himself, beholds
Nothing that is not there and the nothing that is ..Wallace Stevens
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Janis Zroback
One must have a mind of winter
To regard the frost and the boughs
Of the pine-trees crusted with snow.
mingtees
oh, of course that’s lovely too! I love this series.
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Amy…I will be able to edit the calendar and finish it soon…
Marjorie Wallace
I love your style, Janis. The rich blues, greens and fuscia are striking with the appearance of snow falling. A magical quality.
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Marjorie…I really love paintinng winter, and I’m working on a winter collection calendar right now….I’m glad you like the series…
blondiegirl
beautiful works as always janis!!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Selina…winter is my favourite time to paint and my favourite subject as well..
Lesley Hill
Beautiful Janis!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Lesley…
kjgordon
Are you making this Nothing stuff up…..
If there is nothing there never was anything….
therefore since there was Spring, Summer, and Fall we now have winter…..
The nothing is real….........
your nothing is just a rest to rekindle back into the seasons…....
a cycle….....
Oh I am losing my mind…..................
wonderful painting Janis….......
Janis Zroback replied
Read it again and it will make sense….the listener sees nothing that is not there and he also sees the nothing that is there…but don’t make yourself crazy…I’m happy you like the painting, and that’s all I really need to know…thanks so much KJ.. :)))
Joyce Dickens,...
So incredibly beautiful Janis…..Winter never looked so good!!!!!!!!!! Perhaps an incredible illusion, a mirage of what we want Winter to be… Awesome work!!!!
Janis Zroback replied
I’m so pleased you like my portrayal of winter Joyce…I don’t participate in winter sports, but I do like the magic that winter can be, despite it’s dangers and frustrations…to me this is what it is…an incredible inspiring time of year…thanks so much.
hilarydougill
beautiful abstract, glorious colours and artwork, and such a fantastic title. hugsxxx
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Hilary, for the lovely compliment to my work..
Janis Zroback
That is blowing in the same bare place.
For the listener, who listens in the snow,
And, nothing himself, beholds
Nothing that is not there and the nothing that is.
Susan Duffey
What a great take on winter,which is often a grey time for me as I love vibrant colours.
Janis Zroback replied
I can’t help but see colour in everything…even in grey…thanks so much Susan…I’m glad you like my portrayal of winter…
Cora Wandel
Janis, thought provoking words and image, very well done. I love the artistry of it. – Cora
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Cora..I like the painting to give the viewers a little bit to think about….I’m really pleased you like it.
Linda Callaghan
gorgeous bursts of colour Janis, is that the paper you have left white or paint…i think it is the paper? wonderful affect
Janis Zroback replied
It is the paper…I paint around where I want it to to be left white…I’m glad you like it Linda…thanks so much.
Linda Callaghan
thought so – beautiful painting Janis
Janis Zroback replied
Thanks again Linda…
Jim Phillips
Gorgeous Janis, really enjoy the colours. You normally don’t think of a lot of colour when you think of winter, but you’ve managed the convey that wintery feel using colour. I’m impressed.
Janis Zroback replied
I dowhite paintings of winter too, and I will be posting some of them, but even those have blue in them…I see white with lots of coloured undertones and my winter paintings reflect that, but they are also a reflection of all that winter means, and not just a picture of it…thanks so much Jim…glad you like it…
kjgordon
yes but you always throw some hidden message in your writings…just makes me think…......and that is good….........thinking keeps the mind sharp,,,,,,,but does nothing for memory…...
what were you saying….........
Janis Zroback replied
Ha ha….I’m not going to remind you…
artist4peace
beautiful!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much…
bevanimage
Just beautiful, Janis. Winter is full of colours, especially here in Australia. Thanks for your perspective on a northern winter colour.
Janis Zroback replied
We are quite steeped in white here, at first glance, but when you look a second time you see the colour, or at least I see the colour, as I do in everything I see…thank you so much Bev…
kjgordon
remind me about what???
Janis Zroback replied
LOL….
Karin Taylor
that’s truly lovely janis, worth every fave!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Karin…I’m glad you like it.
Antanas
Wonderful work
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Antanas…
Joanne Bradley
Only you could portrait winter with so much vivid color and yet we relate so well to it! The snow indeeds does illuminate so many other colors in nature but you have to look beyond it! And you certainly do!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Joanne..there are some paler ones coming up, but mostly my winters are filled with colour.
JennyDean
lovely Janis.
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Jenny.
Mia1
wow, this is very cool. Awesome shot and lot the treatment. :o)
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you Mia…it’s a watercolour painting…glad you like it.
Janis Zroback
Alison Pearce
Spectacular work Janis!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Alison…glad you like it.
daveivey
Janice your work is beautiful. You handle it so well.
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Dave, and welcome to my RB pages…
Sharon Davey
STUNNING image and color GREAT WORK!!!!!!!!!!
AWESOME Natural ART WELL DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Sharon…glad you like it.
Vestque
Stunning bright work. I am a lover of bright and vibrant colors :P
crispur
How wonderful, love this and the whole series
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much….I’m glad you like my work…thanks also, for choosing this as a favourite, and for placing me on your watchlist….welcome to my RB pages…
AnitaInverarity
Beautiful work Janis x
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Anita…
Tara Sheffer-A...
This is georgous!!! Love your talent!!!
Janis Zroback replied
Welcome Tara, and thank you so much for taking the time to view my work.
amarica
Beautiful work Janis…Congratulations on placing in the top ten in the Landscape Challenge in the Impressionist Art group!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Amarica…you always remind me even if I did not see it…I did not know this one…
Raven5
Hi Janis, I have looked at this piece time and time again, and each time I am struck by it, I just love it and to be honest I think i love it more each time I filck through your works!
Not to take anything from any of your other pieces, not at all, but I just love this one so much!
Janis Zroback replied
It has the same effect on me Raven and I created it…:)) I think I find something new to see everytime I look at it…I’m so pleased that it resonates with you…thank you so much..
Stephie Butler
I could sit and look at your paintings for hours…Your use of colour amazes me….Would love to be able to see you paint….
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Stephie…I’m really pleased to hear you like my work so much…one of these days I will have some video of my painting styles….
MissKoo
I love it very much!!!
Janis Zroback replied
Welcome and thank you so much… :))
Marion Chapman
Ruth Vilmi
Once again, your work and special style is great Janis. Am I correct in believing that you received SIX features this month though? Isn’t this rather unusual?
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much…I’m glad you like my work…
I don’t think it is unusual…many people get multiple features….I have eleven so far for March from various groups…I post a huge number of paintings which are also featured on the popular art pages…it’s the reward for hard work…. :))
Heloisa Castro
Wonderful!!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much for all your lovely comments….
Holly Werner 21 days ago
Love this Janis. The colors used are fantastic.
Janis Zroback replied 21 days ago
I often see winter in brilliant colour…thank you so much Holly..
biddumy 21 days ago
Colourful winter beautifully painted!!!
Janis Zroback replied 21 days ago
Thank you so much…very nice of you to say so…
signaturelaurel 19 days ago
you’ve been featured!!!
Janis Zroback replied 19 days ago
Fantastic news…thank you so much…
danita clark 14 days ago
ABsolutely gorgeous art
Janis Zroback replied 14 days ago
Welcome and thank you so much….very nice of you…
1001cards 14 days ago
a wonderful work of art again ! winter with all those beautiful colors yesss !
Janis Zroback replied 14 days ago
Welcome and thank you so much…very nice of you…
