Still Life with Old Dandelion Stencil and Terracotta Pots
A new addtion to the Still Life series, “Still Life with Old Dandelion Stencil and Terracotta Pots” pays tribute to the lovely art of stenciling that experienced a resurgence in the 80s then got overexposed and trite…well know in Europe for centuries, in North America itinerant stencillors made a good living going from town to town with their tools…evidence of their beautiful work still remains today and is shown in museums around the world...
I chose to infuse this painting with the flavour of an old garden room, where the plaster has fallen off and the single stencil though greatly worn with age still looks beautiful…the terracotta pots which are so delightful to paint, add to the feeling of age…I have a number of these ancient pots, and though they are still under wraps right now, I know them so well I think I can reproduce them in my sleep...
Watercolour on Saunders Waterford Rough Paper…
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Art is long and time is fleeting…
Lives of great men all remind us
We can make our lives sublime,
And, departing, leave behind us
Footprints on the sands of time. Longfellow…
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Janis Zroback
Not enjoyment, and not sorrow,
Is our destined end or way;
But to act, that each to-morrow
Find us farther than to-day.Longfellow
Carla Jensen
Another amazing painting…...Janis! Your use of colors are just outstanding !!Wtg
Janis Zroback replied
What a lovely comment Carla…I was glad to add another to this particular series today…I had three paintings going at once…I think I might have to reshoot this one, now that I look at it here…the wall cracks aren’t showing very clearly…I have to use another setting on the camera…it looked fine at home, but on the site here it’s pale…
Molly O'Bryon-...
VERY NICE! I also enjoyed your journal entry that showed your studio, if only I could be so organized! I need an intensive with you!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Molly…it’s very easy to do..the shop that sells all those bins and shelves is a god send…theen you need a week end to do it…
Hal Smith
This is just another favorite, love the colors and composition. Your use of colors is just so excellent
Janis Zroback replied
I’m so glad you like this and have chosen it as a favourite…I’m loving the creation of the series as it involves so many aspects of my favourite style of painting…I just put aside a landscape I had started as my heart just wasn’t in it…I am going to continue with this collection for a while…thank you so much Hal..
Janis Zroback
Let us, then, be up and doing,
With a heart for any fate;
Still achieving, still pursuing,
Learn to labor and to wait. Lf..
JennyDean
another fav for me Janis.
Janis Zroback replied
I’m thrilled that they are your favourites…thank you so much Jenny…. :)))
GEORGE SANDERSON
Great addition to the series, Janis!!!
Looks real olde worlde !
Janis Zroback replied
I am really influenced by the grand old National Trust houses that I visited some years ago…the beautiful garden rooms especially…thank you so much George…
Linda Callaghan
lovely textured feel to this one Janis…I do like the crack effect in the wall, the beautiful golden colours and the whole composition..just perfect
Janis Zroback replied
I still think I have to retake the photo…it’s a little too light…the painting is a bit darker and the cracks show up more…I did not notice it till it was posted…thank you so much Linda…
sulaartist
Another lovely work !! Janis !!
Janis Zroback replied
It’s nice to see you Sula…thanks so much… :)))
Anna D'Accione
Beautiful work Janis, I love the colours and the effects, You are a master of your craft. Congratulations!!!
Janis Zroback replied
It’s very nice of you to say so Anna…thank you so much… :))
Sandi Redding
I love how you use color, it is so inspiring. This is wonderful.
Janis Zroback replied
How lovely of you to say so…thank you so much Sandi…
Sally Omar
Absolutely Beautiful!!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxo
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Sally…I’m really happy you like it…
bev langby
Janis this is magical u just have a natural flair for placement and colour ….......
Janis Zroback replied
I’m very happy you think so Bev…I’m really enjoying this series…thank you so much… :))
Janis Zroback
In the world’s broad field of battle,
In the bivouac of Life,
Be not like dumb, driven cattle!
Be a hero in the strife! LF…
AnaCBStudio
I like the tones and comp
Janis Zroback replied
Welcome Anna…thank you so much…:)) I’m glad you like it.
Lynda Robinson
Lovely work as always Janis.
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Lynda… :))
Karin Taylor
oh, you are just so brilliant, i loooove these pots and dandelions….
the way you lay down colour….ooo it’s soo yum!!! gorgeous light and shadows Janis, wonderful work! :)
Janis Zroback replied
I’m so pleased you like it Karin…in my paintings, I don’t just want to make a picture of something, but like you, I want to evoke a feeling, an emotion in the viewer, that will keep them bemused…either a remembrance of things past, a longing, something they crave in life or in themselves…often old things create this feeling…in this painting, which is just simple pots and an ordinary flower, the light and shade gives the impression that right outside the picture plane there are other things…intriguing…
Thank you so much…
GloriaDK
Janis this is beautiful, my favourite colours and it makes me want to go back and do some ceramics.
Janis Zroback replied
That’s lovely Gloria…thank you so much…I’m glad you like it… :))
Pip Gerard
another stunning piece Janis.
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Pip…I’m happy you like it.. :))
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Alison Pearce
Absolutely beautiful!! Sorry I’ve not commented on this latest series Janis. Having difficulty with the new format. Please know that I am as awed as ever!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Alison…you’ll get used to it very soon…the more you use it the easier it gets…
Astrid Strahm
Great style as always, I’m constantly studying the way you bring the light into your paintings.
I love it. :-)
Janis Zroback replied
How lovely of you!!... I’m very flattered…thank you so much…
zouzou
amazing!!!!!
Janis Zroback replied
Welcome zouzou…thank you so much…
neogolas
Gourgeous,I love your work it’s very creative and colorful.
Janis Zroback replied
Welcome and thank you so much…I’m so glad you enjoy my work… :))
kjgordon
you seem to be mastering these colors…...the depth of this is exceptional…........
hints of contrasting colors make this piece ….......lovely as usual…......
but there is nothing usual about your art ...........
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much KJ…I like the work to be just that little bit different… :)))
Christopher Bi...
a beautiful image :))
Janis Zroback replied
Welcome Christopher…thank you so much…
KcranmerArt
Oh my goodness I love this so much I really don’t even know what to say, lol…except OUTSTANDING!
Janis Zroback replied
How wonderful of you to say so…I’m really flattered…thank you so much…
Neophytos
I Can say many beautiful compliments about this lovely creation instead I will just limit myself to simply ” I LOVE IT .!! “
Janis Zroback replied
And I love to see that you do…thank you so much Neo… :))
rosiczka
this is lovely work))
Janis Zroback replied
Welcome and thank you so much… :)))
Solomon Walker
very lovely, and a perfect reminder of spring and warmer weather things..
Janis Zroback replied
I’m so glad you like it Solomon…thank you so much… :)))
Waleska Luker
Wow this image is perfect for the First Things Group
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much…I will certainly add it to the group…. :))
nicholphoto
Janis Zroback replied
It’s lovely of you to say so Bradley…thank you so much… :))
Waleska Luker
You have being Featured in the…
First Things Group
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much…that is wonderful news…
RobertCharles
beautiful – i especially love the wellingtons!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thanks again Robert, for taking a little trip through my pages…do visit the bubblesite and my writing pages when you have time…
sneha
wow awsome!! m ur fan!
Janis Zroback replied
Welcome and thank you so much… :))
Jens Helmstedt
Very beautiful work Janis!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Jens… I’m so glad you like it.. :))
Veikko Suikkanen
Fantastic work, really beautiful, love colour!
Janis Zroback replied
Welcome and thank you so much… :)))
VintageXposure
love this so much, colors textures all of it!
Janis Zroback replied
Welcome…I’m so glad you love it…thank you so much…
Donna Adamski
Congratulations!
5/12/09
Janis Zroback replied
What an honour!! thank you so much Donna…
pat gamwell
EXQUISITE! Love the poems. Forgot to mention how beautiful the “avocado” poem was…touches the soul.
Janis Zroback replied
Welcome Pat….thank you so much…its very nice of you…
Sharon K. Shubert
Gorgeous work…love the textures and color palette. :))
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Sharon…very nice of you…
diLuisa
Janis Zroback replied
Wonderful news…thank you so much…
David Silsbury
Great work Janis, very popular too, well done and congratulations on being featured.
David xx
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much David…I’m glad you like it..
fourthangel
Congratulations on your feature!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much…very nice of you…. :))
Nigdaw
Brilliant picture.
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much..I’m glad you like it…..
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Pamela Plante
Congratulations on your Feature!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Pamela…that’s fantastic news….
eoconnor
Janis A lovey series .It does bring me back to thinking about my dad;s tiny greehouse and getting the old pots in before freezing .they were usually filled with gerainiums.the golden hues help to create the nostagic feelings.Congratulations onthe feature. liz
Janis Zroback replied
Liz…thank you so much for your wonderfully supportive and insightful comments…I really appreciate them all…
Jan Szafranski
Love the colours!
Janis Zroback replied
Welcome and thank you so much Jan…
Diko
Hi Janis,
Beautiful, beautiful Work!!
Congratulations on the feature
DIKO
Janis Zroback replied
Welcome and thank you so much…very nice of you…
Bekyy93
Congrats on Feature In “If It Doesn’t Belong”
!!!
Bekyyx
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Beky…very nice of you…. :))
TrixiJahn
Beautiful!!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much…very nice of you…
Sharon K. Shubert
Janis Zroback replied
Wonderful news Sharon…thank you so much…
Linda Yates
Congratulations!! You do such beautiful work!
Janis Zroback replied 29 days ago
Thank you so much Tina…very nice of you…
toriyule 29 days ago
beautiful and congratulations on your feature
Janis Zroback replied 29 days ago
Thank you so much Tori…very nice of you…
Janis Zroback 29 days ago
1001cards 24 days ago
s.u.p.e.r.b. ! Janis I love the warm colors and textures a lot. all lovely artwork !
Janis Zroback replied 24 days ago
What a lovely compliment!!..thank you so much..
ronda chatelle 21 days ago
No matter what group I go to your work just jumps off the page! I just know what I like!!! Another amazing image Janis!
Janis Zroback replied 21 days ago
How lovely of you to say so…thank you so much Ronda….