Monday, November 29, 2010

WIlliam Cook - Red Rose



Artist:
WIlliam Cook
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 10"x 8"
Artist's blog: http://www.wcookart.blogspot.com/

Friday, November 26, 2010

Horst Hittenberger - Red Orange Rose



Artist:
Horst Hittenberger
Medium: Oil on canvas panel
Size: 11"x 14"
Artist's blog: http://horsthittenberger.blogspot.com/

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Sylvia Young - Red-Orange Rose


Artist:
Sylvia Young
Medium: Pastel on paper
Size: 8" x 12"
Artist's blog: http://sylsarttrials.blogspot.com/

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Challenge 12 - Red Orange Rose



I would like to sincerely thank everyone who shared their art works for the Pomegranate challenge. I learn a lot from feedbacks everyday and I am so grateful to all who take the time to provide constructive comments for each others paintings.

As the spirit of the festive Christmas season comes to us, I invite all of us to a new challenge.

What makes a good painting?

This question has caused more verbal and media wars in the art world than anyone cares to count. This is certainly not a surprise, considering that in today's world, we have such a broad variety of media and styles.

However, we all agree that all good paintings have a touch of symbolism. I hope my choice of painting subjects will help you to remember this when you compose your next painting.

The subject of the last challenge, pomegranate, was frequently used in the paintings of Old Masters as a symbol of the resurrection and the hope of eternal life. Because of its abundance of seeds, the pomegranate also symbolizes royalty and the church, where the seeds represent the many believers who make up the one universal church.

This time the challenge is a red-orange rose with rose bud.

Flowers have been imbued with symbolic meanings since ancient times. Many flowers used in Christian and Early Renaissance paintings borrowed their symbolism from mythology, and often floral attributes can be linked to mythological gods and goddesses.

Roses are ancient symbols of love and beauty. Each color has a special meaning, often different in different parts of the world.

Red roses are traditional symbols for love and romance, and a time-honored way to say "I love you." The red rose has long symbolized beauty and perfection. A bouquet of red roses is the perfect way to express your deep feelings for someone special.

With their blazing energy, orange roses are the embodiment of desire and enthusiasm. Orange roses often symbolize passion and excitement and are an expression of fervent romance.

With upcoming holidays I strongly believe each of us should use this time to show love and support to all we care the most about - family and friends. I hope painting this intentionally chosen red-orange rose will help all PADT artists to relax and maybe make that perfect Christmas gift you have desparately searched for.


About the photo reference

Artistically speaking, red-orange perfectly complements the green rose leaves. Combined with the intentionally chosen "smokey" dark background, the visual effect is very captivating.

The strong, but still defused top-left light source helps in defining the focus of attention - the rose - complemented by subtle and engaging shadows.

Accompanying rose bud and water drops are added symbols of youth, energy and freshness.

While you are painting this rose, think about that "special one" you would like to gift it to.

Please send a photo of your painting the latest by December 11. The next painting reference will be posted on Sunday December 12.

Linda Young - Pomegranate


Artist: Linda Young
Medium: Watercolor

Lucia Fort - Pomegranate


Artist:
Lucia Fort
Medium: Oil on panel
Size: 6" x 6"
Artist's web: http://www.artontiles.com/

Nicole Horn-Fakher - Pomegranate



Artist:
Nicole Horn-Fakher
Medium: Oil on board
Size: 13 cm x 18 cm
Artist's blog: http://nicolehf.blogspot.com/

Friday, November 19, 2010

Dana Aldis - Pomegranate


Artist: Dana Aldis
Medium:Acrylic on canvas board board
Size:
10" x 8"
Artist's blog: http://www.danaaldis.blogspot.com/

Sheryl Chew - Pomegranate


Artist: Sheryl Chew
Medium:Oil on linen board
Size:
12" x 6"
Artist's blog: http://sherylsartstuff.blogspot.com/

Debbie Later - Pomegranate


Artist: Debbie Later
Medium:Oil on canvas board
Size:
12" x 9"
Artist's blog: http://debbielatersart.blogspot.com/

Maria Soto Robbins - Pomegranate



Artist:
Maria Soto Robbins
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 7"x 5"
Artist's blog: http://www.artbymsr.blogspot.com/
Artist's web: http://www.art-by-msr.com/

Pat Koscienski - Pomegranate



Artist: Pat Koscienski
Medium:Acrylic on canvas
Size: 12" x 9"
Artist's blog: http://www.patkoscienski.blogspot.com/

Sylviane Le Cann - Pomegranate



Artist: Sylviane Le Cann
Medium:Oil on canvas paper
Size: 8" x 10"
Artist's blog: http://sylviane-lec.blogspot.com/

WIlliam Cook - Pomegranate



Artist:
WIlliam Cook
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 10"x 8"
Artist's blog: http://www.wcookart.blogspot.com/

Nancie Johnson - Pomegranate


Artist: Nancie Johnson
Medium:Acrylic on canvas
Size: 9" x 12"
Artist's blog: http://nancies-art.blogspot.com/

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Shawn - Pomegranate


Artist: Shawn
Medium: Watercolor on 140lb paper
Size: 11"x 8"

Jenni Twidle - Pomegranate



Artist:
Jenni Twidle
Medium: Colored pencil on paper
Size: 10"x 6"
Artist's blog: http://craftymusings.blogspot.com/

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Xela Christopher - Pomegranate



Artist:
Xela Christopher
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 10" x 8"
Blog: http://xeladchristopher.blogspot.com/

Yasha Sharma - Pomegranate


Artist: Yasha Sharma
Medium:Acrylic on canvas
Size: 10"x8"
Artist's blog: http://yashasvision.blogspot.com

Friday, November 12, 2010

Jean Claude - Pomegranate



Artist: Jean Claude
Medium:Acrylic on canvas
Size: 30 cm x 25 cm
Artist's blog: http://lespeinturesdeviviane.blogspot.com/

Monday, November 8, 2010

Connie Capone - Pomegranate



Artist: Connie Capone
Medium:Acrylic on canvas
Size: 8" x 8"
Artist's blog: http://conniecapone.blogspot.com/

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Marie Emmanuelle - Pomegranate



Artist:
Marie Emmanuelle
Medium: Watercolor and pencil on paper
Size: 15 cm x 10 cm
Artist's blog: http://sautiermarie.fr/

Zeljka Jereb Matkovic - Pomegranate



Artist:
Zeljka Jereb Matkovic
Medium: Watercolor on 140lb Arches paper
Size: 9"x 12"

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Horst Hittenberger - Pomegranate



Artist:
Horst Hittenberger
Medium: Oil on canvas panel
Size: 11"x 14"
Artist's blog: http://horsthittenberger.blogspot.com/

Angela Sullivan - Twisted




Artist: Angela Sullivan
Medium: Acrylics on canvas panel
Size: 6"x8"

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Sylvia Young - Pomegranate



Artist:
Sylvia Young
Medium: Pastel

Millie Nguyen - Pomegranate



Artist: Millie Nguyen
Medium: Watercolor on Arches Hot Press WC paper
Size: 7" x 10"
Artist's blog: http://millienguyen6.blogspot.com/

Ivonne Bess - Pomegranate



Artist:
Ivonne Bess
Medium: Colored pencils on bristol vellum
Size: 181"x 11"
Artist's blog: http://cubaninthemidwest.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Elena Malec - Pomegranate



Artist: Elena Malec
Medium: Oil pastels on Canson Mi-teintes pad
Size: 9" x 12"
Artist's blog: http://elena-malec.blogspot.com/