Still Life With An Awl

“Still Life With An Awl” is part of my new collection of paintings of everyday things…things like tools, that we take for granted until we need them…one of my favourite places to go is the hardware store…I love the scent of paint and new metal…I sniff the air as I walk in and revel at all the new things I could get to make my life easier…here is a new type of level, I say to myself…here is something for finding the studs faster, so I don’t have to go knocking and listening…here is a new type of tape that doesn’t rip the drywall to pieces after I paint…I’m going to treat myself to a Dremel tool with all the parts this weekend…what excitement!!..I can’t wait...
Watercolour on Arches Not Paper…
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Still Life with Old Dandelion Stencil and Terracotta Pots
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Janis Zroback
John Fish
beautifully painted. a wonderful concept for subject matter. sometimes those every day objects that I over look are so beautiful as art
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you for the wonderful compliment John…I have decided to concentrate my efforts on the things I love most to paint…I used to do this type of Still Life many moons ago and I have now returned to it…I am thrilled that you like it..
izzybeth
this is really cool Janis… It is a nifty departure from your flowers and fruit… Your talent continues to amaze me…
Janis Zroback replied
It’s actually what I love best to paint and have not done for a while…thank you for the lovely compliment Izzybeth… :))
Elaine van Dyk
Beautiful work, Janis. You render everyday objects into objects of treasure. Wonderful!
Janis Zroback replied
I love painting them Elaine…strong powerful shapes, that are a bit of a challenge to paint in watercolour, but what joy athte end of a painting session!! thank you so much…I’m so glad you like it…
Alison Pearce
This is a wonderful series Janis. Beautiful work
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Alison..it confirms my decision to move more in this direction….it’s what I love…
Waleska Luker
You have being Featured in the…
First Things Group
Janis Zroback replied
I am amazed….this has got to be the fastest feature i ever had…thank you so much…how wonderful!!!
Janis Zroback
Just wait till I get the Dremel tool. :)))
Tama Blough
Nice one!! I love tools.
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Tama.. :)
betha
Excellent work! You have made a beautiful image out of something that would be taken foregranted!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Betha…it’s so nice to see you… :)))
DanaMS
Beautifully painted Janis! And congratulations on the feature!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Dana….I love painting them and using them too… :))) very handy around the house…
carlosramos
Beautiful artwork !
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Carlos… I’m glad you like it.. :))
Janis Zroback
I’ve been looking for antique tools in the flea market….I want an old carpenters plane with a black wood handle.
Carla Jensen
Outstanding painting …Janis !! and you know I just love the colors and texture !! I’m loving this series ! wtg
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Carla…you will be seeing lots more along these lines…
mingtees
Very cool! I just posted about Jim Dine’s Tool series on Twitter the other day.
Janis Zroback replied
Is he a painter? I have not seen any one who painted tools…I don’t see your posts on Twitter…I don’t check it everyday…I’m glad you like this one…I’m doing a series on everyday things…
I want to post a link to you on Twitter as well…there are quite a few people follwing me now….could you give me the one you prefer me to post?...
Janis Zroback replied
O.K. I just found him…a new exhibit at the Pace gallery…large paintings with the tools attached…now I look at the work, I remember seeing the hearts, but I had no recollection of his name…if you have another link to more of his work, I would love to have it…thanks again…
mingtees
Actually i was just going to post the link at Pace Editions
– painting, drawing and printmaking – The Tools and Dreams series is pretty well known, you know the hearts and you probably know the bathrobe self portraits too.
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Amy…I will save it to look at when my son is asleep…now what about giving me the address you want me to link on my page on Twitter…
Janis Zroback replied
I just looked at the first page….coincidently, I am in the middle of doing a black painting of tools..how weird is that…I have a psychic connection to him…ha…I wish…
Ted Byrne
One question Janis… Why are you to terrified to use color?
Just kidding… Whoa, you are fearless and the palettes you create SIzZzZzZle! The metal here is almost molten, you can almost hear that high-whine of forged metal turning white hot. And the composition is so perfectly unexpected.
Janis Zroback replied
Gosh…your first question almost made me fall off the chair…I went whaaat??? you definitely have the wrong person!!! then I read on and realized you were joking….Ha…don’t scare me like that….
Welcome Ted…I am doing a series on every day things as you can see, so there are lots more to come…I’m so glad you like the painting…thank you so much for the wonderful compliment…
Karin Taylor
your shadows amaze…
i love everything about this,
it seems perfectly balanced
i love it!
Janis Zroback replied
Yes, I am now posting work that reflects my main interests, along with the earlier series of traditional styles…before now these would have been shown in the studio only…I’m so pleased that you like it…thanks so much Karin…
Janis Zroback
kjgordon
Awl of your work is fantastic….....You seem to have nailed these tools…........
Janis Zroback replied
Very cute play on words…I’m buying a whizz of a new tool this weekend…wait till you see what I do with it..I use all the things I paint…that’s why I paint them…thanks so much…
Linda Callaghan
fabulous painting of tools Janis you definitely have a talent for making them shine and look alive..wonderful painting.
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Linda…I’m glad you think so.. :))
Solomon Walker
great watercolour painting, really rich in texture and superb layering!
Marjorie Wallace
Janis Zroback replied
Wonderful news Marjorie…thank you so much…
Marjorie Wallace
You are so welcome Janis. I loved the composition and the stunning color combination along with the layering. Awesome work!
Janis Zroback replied
Thanks again Marjorie
Susan Duffey
Congratulations – you have captured the look of metal so well
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Susan…very nice of you
F.A. Moore
Inside Solo, vol 15! <<Click to go!
Congratulations! on your feature in the magazine.
Inside Solo is the Art News and Resource magazine from Solo Exhibition.
The magazine is now a formal publication, in PDF format, downloadable from its RB page. Please take the link back to comment at the end of the issue. A reprint of just your feature article is available from a link on the inside back cover of the magazine, for your portfolio.
Janis Zroback replied
Wonderful news…thank you so much Frannie…
LouJay
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! THIS WORK HAS BEEN FEATURED IN THE TOOLS GROUP
16th November 2009
Janis Zroback replied
Wonderful news…thank you so much…
Mui-Ling Teh
The colours and textures are great. Love the rustic quality!
Janis Zroback replied
I’m really glad you like it Mui-Ling…thanks so much…