Juicy Stuff
“Juicy Stuff” is based on DIEtte Hendersons, Orange Slices
I loosened this up considerably, and made the reds more intense, allowing the colour to pour freely over the edges…this is more in the realm of abstract realism, so I carried it much further by leaving the slices incomplete and carrying one right out of the picture plane ...
Watercolour on Arches Not Paper…see samples of other collaborations below…
Life happens,
Especially when
We make other plans.
A day is like an orange;
We squeeze moments and
Memories from each one
While worrying whether
Our glass is half-full or half-empty.
Some drink their fill of
The juice of opportunity;
Careless others spill theirs,
Staining the carpet of their lives.
The sweetest juice is found
In moments spent with you;
Such times are gently squeezed,
Flowing into the mouth of my heart,
Where they remain forever.
Whenever Life happens,
I think of you and know our moments
Are a sweet vintage waiting for us. R.Blackwell
In the Light
Emerging into Light
Sunny Little Blues
Blue on Blue
Heat
Marooned
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Janis Zroback
coppertrees
Yummmmmmm wonderful jumps right off the page….
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Vickie…nice to see you…
DiEtte Henderson
OH MY GOODNESS! This is stunning! Janis, you’ve done it again. This is beautiful! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! It just evokes happiness, a big smile on my face when I saw it! DiEtte ; D
Janis Zroback replied
Somehow I get the feeling that you like it.. :))))
I can’t put it into any groups right now though…I keep getting 511s..
Thanks so much DiEtte…I’m so happy that you like it so much..we are a great team..
danapace
A composition with wonderful colour-effect.Best regards.
Janis Zroback replied
Welcome Dana…I’m so glad you like it..thank you so much…
Ghelly
As I always write, I love your paintings ( ALL OF THEM) and you never underestimate the power of your pieces’ title. AWESOME.
Janis Zroback replied
I am overwhelmed by your comment….can you explain a little more about what you mean by never underestimating the titles? thanks so much Ghelly…
arteology
fantastic! love your creations
Janis Zroback replied
I am so pleased that you do..thank you so much for letting me know…
catherine walker
superb janis.. and juicy is a great tilte..it looks that way..
you’re amazing lady!!..how long do you study the fruit for..to get them to look so good I wonder..
it would take me a lifetime to get anything I painted to look remotely edible..hha!!
so well done
Janis Zroback replied
In answer to your question….a life time…all we have is our experience of life to let us know how to portray anything…you have seen it, felt it, lived it, eaten it, been it…everything tells you how to do it…you just have to look and listen and feel…it’s all there…
I’m glad you like the painting…thanks so much. :)))
Ghelly
I think The title is a very important part of the piece,it complements your work, you always use very creative titles, for example your collection of desserts, they all started with the word Delicious… I think that was clever, you are painting food and you make it even more provocative.
Your paintings are exceptional but the titles calls my attention too,
*-))
Janis Zroback replied
Ah…now I understand…yes the title is very important…I generally start to feel it once I begin to paint, but sometimes I know it before I start…on occasion I have something in mind and halfway through the painting says something different to me…it’s all part of the creative process and I love every bit of it…
Janis Zroback
Linda Callaghan
juicy stuff is a great title for this painting Janis….you can see it and just taste that zing….I do so love the words with it too..esp the sweetest juice is found in spending moments with you….who would have thought oranges could be linked to relationships…very clever
Janis Zroback replied
I have so many poems in my collection…there are even odes to onions and garlic by world famous poets…I believe there is a poem for every occasion and for every thing you could name…...
It’s so great that you like the painting Linda…I just love the spontaneity of watercolour…thanks so much…
Susan Kimball
Janis, all I can say is thank God you’re not painting fattening food cause I’d have to eat that too! Gorgeous or should I say mouthwatering!
Janis Zroback replied
Have you seen my Delicious Series…they are weight gainers all..just by looking….:)))
I’m so glad you like this sereis..thanks so much…
Chookas
You are creating a fantastic Fruit Salad here with these pieces! All ready for your summer!
A bountiful springtime harvest!
☼ B R A V O !!! ☼
Janis Zroback replied
You are so right…I had not thought of it that way…thanks so much…I’m really pleased you like them…
amak
WoW!
Janis Zroback replied
Welcome Amak…I sure like that wow….thank you so much…
kjgordon
my salivary glands are workin’ overtime,.
Janis Zroback replied
Aw go on have an orange….thank you so much KJ…
Heloisa Castro
fascinating work in watercolor!!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Heloisa…I’m glad you like it.
Teresa Zieba
Amazing painting Janis. As always.
Janis Zroback replied
I’m so happy you like it Teresa…thank you so much…
Faith Donovan
What a wonderful bust of color!!! Made me thirsty instantly!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Faith..I am really enjoying painting DiEtte’s work, and I’m so glad you like them..
Carla Jensen
Another beautiful painting…Janis!! Awesome bright color ! It looks so refreshing wtg!
Janis Zroback replied
How nice of you Carla!!...thank you so much…
Lynda Robinson
Just lovely. Wonderful eye zapping colour!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Linda…I’m happy you like it…
Sally Omar
Awesome colors…beautiful!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxo
Janis Zroback replied
I’m thrilled you think so Sally…thank you so much..
Anne Staub
Beautiful work!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Anne…
Holly Cawfield
Janis, it’s wonderful!! It’s like a fruit carnival!! I love the colours….I love the circles and I especially love the almost tropical feel of this.
Janis Zroback replied
I’m so pleased that you like it so much….that a real motivator…thank you so much Holly…
blamo
very refreshing …........ Janis
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Tone…I’m happy you like it… :))
GEORGE SANDERSON
Mouth watering !!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much George….I’m glad it is as I meant it to be so…
Marion Chapman
Just gorgeous!!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Marion…I’m really happy you like it… :))
Pinkham
You see this on a wall and you would have to walk over. Just tasty art!
Janis Zroback replied
What a lovely compliment!!..thank you so much…
Jim Phillips
I feel sticky just looking at it. Wonderful colors and composition Janis. Just love it.
Janis Zroback replied
I’m thriled that you like it Jim…thank you so much…
Marion Chapman
Alison Pearce
Wonderful!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Alison…I’m so glad you like it.
Orla Cahill
Beautiful work Janis. Powerful colour composition. Congrats on the feature. :)
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Orla… I really enjoy the collaboration with DiEtte… it is working out well….her photos are very inspiring…
Joanne Bradley
This is fantastic Janis! Love your composition and selection of color on this work! At once a mouth watering visual feast and on the other just an awesom modern abstract!
Janis Zroback replied
Again, Joanne, you have taken the words right out of my mouth, with your wonderful compliment…you sure know how to make me smile with pure joy…thank you so much…
Rhonda Barrett
This is unbelievable! The colors are so vivid!
Just lovely!
Janis Zroback replied
Welcome Rhonda…I’m pleased that you like my work…thank you so much…
Janis Zroback
It’s so nice to see you Karon…I hope you’re back for good…thank you so much fo stopping by to comment… :)))
Janis Zroback replied
It’s so nice to see you Karon…I hope you’re back for good…thank you so much for stopping by to comment… :)))
owlspook
colorful and indeed juicy! (big smile) ... a very nice card (smile)
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now don’t be a stranger … come visit often at Creative Cards ... we’re looking forward to seeing more of your work
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you also might like to check out the new forums too (big smile) especially the one on Promoting Our Work! (big smile)
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AND don’t forget to read the groups messages – important stuff! (big smile)
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ps. please remember NO PHOTOS or PHOTO MANIPULATION allowed in group .. AND only one posted card per day! thank you (smile)
Janis Zroback replied
Fantastic news…thank you so much…
owlspook
(big smile) you’re most welcome (big smile)
Janis Zroback replied
Thanks so much….