Time on MY Hands
“Time on MY Hands” is a tongue in cheek title, as I never ever have time on my hands.. all too soon we have too much time
Watercolour on Arches Not Paper…
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I was unrealised;
Therefore
I faded from the merciless memory of Time.
I was unrevealed;
Therefore
I faded from the unsympathetic memory of Time.
I was unmanifested;
Therefore
I faded from the indifferent memory of Time.
BUT NOW
Time shakes hands with me,
Time dines with me,
Time dances with me. Sri Chinmoy
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Janis Zroback
When our heart flies Towards Heaven,
Time stands still.
It does not interfere.
judyM61
So amazing and realistic, wonderful!
Janis Zroback replied
Welcome Judy… I’m so happy that you like my work… thank you so much for your lovely comment…
Orla Cahill
Super work Janis. You are so talented with the use of colour. :)
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Orla… I love using lots of color, and normally watercolors done in paler colors…. experimenting with a doing it in deep deep tones is a lot of fun…. I’m really happy with the results and plan to do more…
Vickyh
Magnificent piece of work Janice, what talent you have !!
Janis Zroback replied
What a lovely comment Vickie…. I am terribly flattered…. thank you so much….
Heloisa Castro
Certainly it is an excellent work
Janis Zroback replied
I am so glad that you like it…. thank you so much Heloisa…
Faith Donovan
Outstanding work Janis! Sooooo beautiful!
Janis Zroback replied
I’m really pleased with this watercolor Faith…. I like using dark rich tones and normally I would only use them in an acrylic painting…. I think I’m going to do more of these…I was just looking at the original and deciding that as I like it so much, I’m going to keep it and not put it up for sale.. :))
Thank you so much… I’m glad you like it…
Tama Blough
A lovely classic! Your colors are amazingly intense.
Janis Zroback replied
I use Winsor Newton pigments and have done so from the very beginning…Arches paper is my favorite paper and though I have used others, I think it gives the best results… colors stay brilliant, as there is so much sizing in the paper…. whenever I teach painting, I tell my students to spend most of their budget on the paper first, then buy the best paint their budget would allow, finally get the best brushes… but the paper is the thing…
Thank you so much, Tama…. I’m happy you like it…
Linda Callaghan
beautiful watercolour Janis …colours are fabulous – love everything about it.!
Janis Zroback replied
I’m so glad you like it Linda…I am planning to do more dark watercolours like this one…I love the effect of light against the very dark background…thank you so much…
Tama Blough
I’ve gotten really wonderful results with Twinrocker paper – but it is SPENDY. I use Arches pretty exclusively.
Janis Zroback replied
I can’t get Twinrocker here…I would have to order it through the art store or on the net…the stores here stock only what the artists want, and anything else is a special order…but I love the Arches, so I use it the most…it’s really expensive too…they all are…
Jude Cowell
a masterful painting, Janis!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you for your lovely comment Jude…I’m glad you like it…
Janis Zroback
There
Always
Arrives
In all of
Our lives
A joyous
Moment of
Sweet silence
Which notifies
It is time to blend
Into the vast horizon
Of the palette painting a days end
And there we find again our gentle loving eyes
Waiting as these divine peaceful skies
Of the eternal sunrise that is just
Around the bend Silent Lotus
Jim Phillips
It’s amazing to me how the right amount of reflected light can truly make a painting work. You demonstrated this all too well in this work of art. Your colors are so rich, it gives it a very classical feel. Janis, both poetry and painting are so beautiful.
Janis Zroback replied
The classical feeling was exactly what I set out to create…I don’t usually paint quite this dark in watercolour, it’s much easier to do that in acrylic, as watercolor can easily get muddy if you aren’t careful….but the times I have done it have been so satisfying, I plan to do more..
I’m really pleased that you like it Jim…thank you so much..
sneha
as usual brillient!!! i love the way u handle colors!! they are always bright and fresh!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you for your lovely comment…with watercolour the difficulty lies in keeping it fresh…I tend to paint wet in wet a lot, in many transparent layers…
CanDuCreations
Awesome work!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much…I’m glad you like it.
Janis Zroback
Time present and time past
Are both perhaps present in time future,
And time future contained in time past.
If all time is eternally present
All time is unredeemable T.S.Eliot
Holly Cawfield
Ohhhh!!!! This is a GREAT composition Janis! The light coming in on the right is beautifully done and your colours are wonderfully rich and vibrant. I love the way you’ve done the leaves….but then I love the way you’ve done the whole thing!! :-)
Janis Zroback replied
I guess by now you’ve seen that I paint differently with every series I do, but the one thing I try to avoid is hyperrealism…I have done it in the past, but felt it really was not what I want to convey in the paintings…I want to leave something for the viewer…in watercolour, this painting comes closest to reality…in the portfolio collection, which is acrylic, the fruit are very real looking, but the background is abstract…but, what’s real in my art, is that there is something to suit all tastes, and I feel that is what selling prints and cards are all about…
Commissioned work though is a totally different matter…then I do what the buyer wants… :))
I’m terribly pleased you like my work Holly…you are incredibly talented….thank you so much for your lovely comment.
Carla Jensen
Another awesome piece of art work…Janis!!Just beautiful ! wtg
Janis Zroback replied
How nice of you to come by Carla…I really love reading your comments…thanks so much…
Hal Smith
This is just perfect, wonderful light and colors, also just the right amount of realism
Janis Zroback replied
I love that you think so Hal…it cheers me to see that you feel it’s just right…thank you so much…
GEORGE SANDERSON
Brilliant as usual ,Janis !!
Who was it that said, “what is life without a care if we have no time to stand and stare” ? I could stare for hours at your work !
Janis Zroback replied
What a lovely thing to say George…I have a mental picture of you rapt in front of my painting…how wonderful!!...thank you so much…I can’t ask for more than that…
Fee Dickson
I love rich, deep watercolours like this. Nice, Janis!
Janis Zroback replied
I have fallen in love withthem too and can’t wait to do more…have to scout around and see what I can find to paint…thank you so much Fee..i’m happy you like it.
Janis Zroback
Time waits for no one at all
No, not even you...from Driftwood by The Moody Blues
kjgordon
In addition to the use of colors. I think what I like about your art is the attention to details …...........
Janis Zroback replied
I’m always so pleased that you like my paintings..which details in particular do you like? it helps me to know what viewers like to see….thank you so much KJ…
kjgordon
the attention you give to the samllest details are just so right on….leafs, stems, shadows, and how the light would be hitting the objects…......
Janis Zroback replied
It’s the only way to a successful painting..to have all the details correct…thanks KJ…
lindamiller
Very beautiful art work
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Linda…I’m glad you like it…
bev langby
gorgeous yummy and well done Janis
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Bev…rich darks are so satisfying to paint…
Sensiworld
Beautiful !
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Sylvia…I’m happy you like it…
Janis Zroback
Man’s life is laid in the loom of time
To a pattern he does not see,
While the weavers work and the shuttles fly
Till the dawn of eternity. Anon..
Sally Omar
Definitely yummy & beautiful!!!!!!!!!!! xoxooxoxoxox
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much dear Sally…it’s so nice of you….
Euan Thorburn
you are a talented widdle fing janis!!!
xxx
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Euan..:))
Carol Berliner
beeeeautiful!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Carol.. :))
bevmorgan
Absolutely delicious painting, Janis. Your colours are so vivid and inviting and I love your composition.
Janis Zroback replied
There’s nothing like painting food…for me anyway.. :))
thank you so much Bev…
Alison Pearce
Gorgeous!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Alison… :)))
Joanne Bradley
The lighting on this image is exquisite! Your composition is truly great! This ones makes me think of old masters in the color, light and comp…
Janis Zroback replied
That was the idea behind this painting, and and I plan to do a few more…I really enjoy using dark rich colour, in a medium which is not normally used that way…thank you so much Joanne…
mrana
It’s a gorgeous piece, delicious :)
Janis Zroback replied
Thanks so much… this is one of my favorite pieces and as you can see it’s a general favorite…
Marion Chapman
Janis Zroback replied
How wonderful Marion…thank you so much…
Myhandyourheart
Lovely, vibrant colors.. well done :)
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much..I’m happy you like it. :))
Leslie Gustafson
Love it Janis! I really am appreciating all the varieties of backgrounds you have used in your art! The subjects are great and then highlighted so beautifully by the chose of wash etc!!
Janis Zroback replied
What a lovely compliment Leslie!!...thank you so much…I’m really pleased you enjoy my work…
Rick Todaro
Beautiful Work ! Such rich lush colors & great warmth in your work !
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Rick…I missed this one…so sorry…
Marjorie Wallace
What stunning and beautiful work Janis.
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Marjorie…I’m happy you like it…
nancy salamouny
Its sooo beautiful, the strong colors and wet on wet technique along with the hard edges really define this work. Well done!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Nancy…that is a very insightful comment…I appreciate it..
ANNETTE HAGGER
This is beautfiul work janis…please add this to the JUST WATERSCOLOURS group !...anna : )
Janis Zroback replied
I will…thanks so much Anna…
AngelPhotozzz
Wow beautiful work here!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much… :))
ANNETTE HAGGER
Superb work Janis….anna : )
Janis Zroback replied
How wonderful…thank you so much Anna…
Zeana Lacrimosa
Stunning artwork! My first comment, favorite and vote – and well deserved by you!
Janis Zroback replied
Wonderful of you Zeanna…thank you so much…