Thursday, November 4, 2010

"Winter Pleasures"


Here's what I've been (slowly) working on in between TMC's and the never-done to-do list!

8 x 10, watercolor.

When it was getting close to completion I emailed a version of this to several friends asking for a honest critique, and they responded with wonderful, constructive advice. Several made great suggestions - and I think I incorporated most of them. Made me realize that we art bloggers have a great resource in addition to books, workshops, dvd's etc.... the wonderful resource of fellow art bloggers! Thanks so much for your invaluable input!

P.S. The choice of subject matter for this painting will come as no surprise to Gary Keimig since I regularly leave comments on his blog reminding him of how lucky he is to have all that lovely snow in Wyoming every year. Not sure he always agrees with that point of view :-) If you haven't met Gary, click on his name to visit his art blog... you'll be glad you did. He's an awesome landscape artist and lives in a gorgeous part of the country.
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23 comments:

  1. SimoneNovember 4, 2010 at 3:21 PM

    Stunning art work Teresa. I really want to sit at that window! x

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  2. BooklinksNovember 4, 2010 at 3:40 PM

    Lovely watercolor Teresa!Great color composition.
    It illustrates the perfect winter ambience
    soft lamplight, a few books and a cup of hot chocolate
    I love these simple pleasures:)

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  3. Sue ClinkerNovember 4, 2010 at 3:50 PM

    Love it!!!

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  4. Kathy A. JohnsonNovember 4, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    This is so pretty, Teresa! I love the coziness inside and the snowy coldness outside.

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  5. PatNovember 4, 2010 at 5:19 PM

    Gorgeous painting, Teresa. You must be thrilled with it xx

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  6. LynneNovember 4, 2010 at 5:22 PM

    Looks like it would make a perfect Christmas card.

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  7. UnknownNovember 4, 2010 at 8:39 PM

    Lovely work Teresa. Love it.

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  8. RobinNovember 4, 2010 at 8:59 PM

    How unique...I love it...and it really would make a beautiful card...

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  9. hmuxoNovember 4, 2010 at 10:32 PM

    Beautiful Watercolor Teresa! I agree with Lynne..it would definitely make a wonderful Christmas card!

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  10. Mermaid's PaletteNovember 4, 2010 at 11:03 PM

    Really nice winter scene, Teresa! I agree with you about the feedback of fellow artist bloggers- very helpful!
    Sheryl

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  11. martinealisonNovember 5, 2010 at 1:34 AM

    Je suis une adepte du blog de Gary, j'essaie de le visiter aussi souvent que possible... Il a beaucoup de talent pour traiter la nature et sa faune...
    Je serais ravie de recevoir une carte telle que la vôtre à l'occasion des fêtes de fin d'année.
    Bisous à vous.

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  12. RosieNovember 5, 2010 at 4:22 AM

    I really like it - oh to sit at that window looking out at the snowfall with a good book to read and a mug of coffee or hot chocolate - bliss! Lynne is right it would make a super Christmas Card:)

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  13. irinasztukowskiNovember 5, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    Teresa, this decorative piece is so great! It will make a terrific holiday card. I love the edges as they are. The dots bring the eye to the main subject the window and curiosity brings you even further outside ("what is behind")...

    I also visited Gary's blog. Super art, great artist!

    Thank you for sharing,
    Irina

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  14. Claire MNovember 5, 2010 at 10:42 AM

    Love this winter image - perfect for a holiday card! I'm really drawn to the combination of text and image - and I really like how you have arranged the prose around the window. The light coming through the window and bouncing off the desk makes the scene uplifiting - it gives it a positive spin.

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  15. JanNovember 6, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    The highest compliment I can give you is that it makes me feel cold (you know how much I hate snow and cold!)yet leaves with a warm and fuzzy feeling!

    Well, done!

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  16. padmajaNovember 7, 2010 at 1:14 AM

    You have perfected with this composition Teresa! I cant take my eyes off it.. the colorful objects against the window make a striking contrast and accentuates the soft winter feeling that is being felt from the window... will write to yo soon:-)

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  17. RalphNovember 9, 2010 at 4:10 PM

    So mnay comment waht can I say you are a lovely person and you art says you. Does tha tmake sense I hope so.

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  18. Carrie Waller WatercolorsNovember 10, 2010 at 7:43 PM

    This is such a great Christmas card. You get two evoke two emotions at once, the cold, serene winter night, and the warmth of the interior. Great job!!

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  19. UnknownNovember 14, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    This is such a sweet picture! I would buy this on a box of greeting cards over any other design in the store! Wonderful, gentle use of color and composition.

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  20. KNovember 14, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    This is delightful, Teresa! A Christmas card for sure.

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  21. AnonymousNovember 16, 2010 at 10:47 AM

    Love the painting! Leaves me feeling like it's December and Christmas is around the corner:)

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  22. AnonymousNovember 18, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    I completely agre with you! I have learned so much from other artist bloggers already! Not just technicaly, but also about our wonderful gift called like! Have a wonderful day!

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  23. Marva Plummer-BrunoJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Oh this is wonderful! So glad I found your blog! Marva

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