The Lemon
“The Lemon” is a project I’m planning for my painting group in our 09/10 season….it combines a number of the decorative art techniques we have used over the years…it will be interesting to see the results of each members efforts....
Watercolour on Arches Not Paper
Oblong, bright and a fragrance with a bite
Unexpected chaos within
Sever it slowly, and the fragrance intensifies excerpt…The Lemon…L.Willis
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Its pulp glistens, and a drop of juice trickles out
Seems innocent enough
But as you pick up one half
And bite it with a slurp
Your lips are drawn in like a string on a sack
Your cheeks cave in
Your eyes begin to water
You nostrils are tickled and overwhelmed L.Willis
red addiction
great work Janice! Your use of colors ROCK!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Red…I just love dipping my brushes in to the brightest of them and watching it glow on the paper… :))
webbie
Oh sis Janis this is just beautiful…great job:) huggggz
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Thelma….it’s nice to see that… :))
red addiction
Did I tell you that I featured one of your images, Portfolio…segmented, in one of my lenses?
Janis Zroback replied
No…I was not aware of that…can you send me the link?...I would love to see it…thank you so much…that was lovely of you…
red addiction
Here it is, Accent your Walls with a Touch of Love
Janis Zroback replied
Lovely…thank you so much…I really appreciate it…
FlowersEtc
Beautiful
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Ann…
kjgordon
nah….that’s a photograph…....you can’t fool all of us…...........
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much KJ… :)))
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As you remove the piece from your mouth
You wonder how anyone could enjoy such a creation
Then suddenly you realize that this acidic wonder has potential
You decide to rein in that flavor
With a glass of pure liquid life
You squeeze its contents into the glass
And take another chance and taste it
Jim Phillips
The lemon is very skillfully done, but so is your choice of background, both color and design. Very nice work Janis.
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Jim…I think I will do more of these collaborations of techniques and watercolour…I quite like this one….
mhkantor
wonderful work janis. like the color format like flame brings heat to the table. great graphic feel to this like pop.
Janis Zroback replied
A wonderful compliment MH…how nice of you!!..thank you so much…
catherine walker
wonderful..I just love lemons and could almost write a short book about my fathers magic lemon tree
this is beautiful janis..we are lemon addicts in out big family..ha!
beautiful!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Catherine…my fridge is always full of them too…
Alison Pearce
Beautiful work :)
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Alison.. :))
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It’s calmer, but the concoction needs a companion
Sweet crystals are added and gently blended in
Then when you taste it this time
The sour and sweet mingle together
In a way that is pleasantly refreshing
Carla Jensen
Stunning painting..Janis!!! and you know me I really love those bright colors !!! outstanding work as always wtg my friend!!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Carla…so nice of you to compliment me this way…
Carol Berliner
Wooooooow !! What beeeeautiful work Janis!!
! Instant fav!
Janis Zroback replied
How lovely Carol…it is nice to see you again… :))
GloriaDK
It is lovely Janis and I agree with Jim, you have the right background as well.
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Gloria…I plan to do more of these, to teach to my painting group next year…it’s a great project…
Euan Thorburn
beautiful janis!!
xxx
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Euan…how nice to see you again…
Joanne Bradley
Love the colors and that lemon looks fantastic posed against that vivid texturized background! A very interesting treatment!
Janis Zroback replied
I have been doing this style of work for years and only posted a few here so far…I plan to do more very soon…it combines my skills as a decorative painter and a fine art painter, which is something I love to do…I’m glad you like it…thank you so much Joanne…
Linda Callaghan
very decorative and colourful painting Janis….bold and striking colours and I do like the pattern
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Linda…I plan to do a matched set of these again…I did them in the past and sold them all…the originals…we’ll see how they do as prints…
eoconnor 10 days ago
janis wow so full of juicy colour , i like a lot LIZ
Janis Zroback replied 9 days ago
Thanks so much Liz…glad you like it…