Monday, January 4, 2016

Sunkissed Kitchen

Sunkissed Kitchen - oil on panel - 6x8 inch
I paid close attention to which neutrals were warm or cool in this study. I began with a fairly limited palette of zingy colours(mostly opaques) and painted over a bright cadmium yellow ground.  The straight lines always give me a little grief, so I used the upside down observation method to paint perspective and get it reasonably accurate. After I had done over half of the tones in the painting upside down, I turned it all right side up again and carried on.  
The photo reference for this was taken last spring, accounting for the warm quality to the light.  

It's quite unlike that today in my kitchen;  that warmth would be very welcome right about now, it was -18 'C outside this morning! Winter has definately arrived!
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10 comments:

  1. JaneJanuary 4, 2016 at 2:38 PM

    I really like the pastels used in this painting, and all the light filtering from the window, just gorgeous! Cold here too , really need to whip myself to go outside brrrr !

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    1. UnknownJanuary 4, 2016 at 4:45 PM

      thanks Jane for your positive comment...it's good to know that it's not just us Canadian's who have to put up with the cold. happy painting!

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  2. art by Michael PerchardJanuary 4, 2016 at 7:01 PM

    Love all your latest works Sally! Your art always has such a warm and inviting glow! Sorry I haven't been commenting much lately. I am out here. Some family health issues going on. Hope all okay soon! Happy 2016!

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    1. UnknownJanuary 5, 2016 at 7:34 AM

      hi Michael, great to receive your comment, I am sorry to learn there are family health issues going on, I hope all will be well soon for you. Happy and healthy new year to your family.

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  3. Barbara MuirJanuary 5, 2016 at 1:03 AM

    I love everything you've done so far Sally and this is magnificent.

    XOXOXOXOXOXO Happy New Year, Barbara

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  4. Wendy BarrettJanuary 5, 2016 at 7:43 AM

    This is fabulous Sally! Great perspective and you are really nailing the sunshine themes. I just realised how similar our themes are - shiny and sunshiny! :)

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    1. UnknownJanuary 5, 2016 at 4:55 PM

      hi Wendy, yes I've thought the same about our themes, well that does not surprise me because I kinda feel like you're a kindred spirit. thanks for your comments!

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  5. Tam ForeeJanuary 5, 2016 at 12:57 PM

    sweet painting and lovely colors. Almost has an abstract feel

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