tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58770037265362469842024-03-05T02:09:23.443-08:00Marianne W Smith ArtistMarianne W Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250166520796607495noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877003726536246984.post-71785604550129902022012-09-19T06:15:00.002-07:002012-09-19T06:15:49.522-07:00More Dories<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dories Reflected 12X12</div>
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I am getting ready for a show on October 6th from 5-7 at Lord Camden Inn and finally find myself getting some posts up on my Blog of work that I have completed this year. These 2 dories and their reflections speak to me of our beautiful coastal area. I always feel privileged to be able to have the opportunity to capture such moments.<br />
<br />Marianne W Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250166520796607495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877003726536246984.post-77927753341655004482012-09-19T06:06:00.002-07:002012-09-19T06:06:52.685-07:00Lobster Buoys<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lobster Buoys 10X10</div>
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I was working on capturing the sun on this entanglement of lobster buoys. Because of the sparkle I wanted to keep the painting free flowing and a bit loose in the paint application and brush stoke.<br />
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<br />Marianne W Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250166520796607495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877003726536246984.post-55777294279951134362012-09-18T09:08:00.000-07:002012-09-18T09:08:17.356-07:00Apple Harvest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Apple Harvest 6X6</div>
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Apple Harvest is here and I have had a fun time doing some small paintings of apples in orchards nearby.Marianne W Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250166520796607495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877003726536246984.post-18007222407015092132012-09-18T09:03:00.001-07:002012-11-26T07:17:57.803-08:00Robin's Nest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Robin's Nest 10X10<br />
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This robin's nest was woven so beautifully I used a lot of texture in this oil painting. Coming up with the exact color for the eggs was the challenge of this piece - and what a beautiful color in nature they are. Painting has made me appreciate and observe the glorious natural world around us.Marianne W Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250166520796607495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877003726536246984.post-60535957284133374722012-09-18T08:54:00.000-07:002012-09-18T09:13:25.374-07:00Different Stroke<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lemonade 18X24</div>
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As artists we many times get stuck in a box. Either one that we create or others create for us. I prefer to think and work outside of that box sometimes and thought it would be fun to do some work that was entirely different from my usual painting. These pieces would go in the new Fresh Bakery in Camden and I wanted something with a color scheme that worked with the bakery's decor and something fun, lively and food related. As I worked on my initial sketches with charcoal I became intrigued with the interfacing of shapes and patterns. When I started working with my oils I was excited to see the colors bring the paintings to life. I really had a good time with these!</div>
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Transparency 7X14</div>
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I loved catching the moment this wave hit the shore and the transparency and color of the water and air</div>
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Carol Ann 9X12<br />
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Again trying to capture some wave action off the stern of this lobster boat.</div>
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All Lined Up 10X20</div>
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I loved the serine feel of these dories at rest on the dock and presently I am working on a larger 18X36 of the same scene. </div>
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<br />Marianne W Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250166520796607495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877003726536246984.post-7187843931060025542012-09-12T07:52:00.001-07:002012-11-26T07:20:12.461-08:00Grandmother's Sugar Bowl<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Grandmother's Sugar Bowl 11X14<br />
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I first began this painting with the brass teapot on the right and an arrangement of flowers from the garden on the left. I was never happy with the direction of the piece and kept adding and subtracting until all of a sudden the chemistry worked. All of the pieces now connect and speak to each other.Marianne W Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250166520796607495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877003726536246984.post-67736800726997844552012-09-12T07:02:00.000-07:002012-09-12T07:02:04.650-07:00Grandson Samuel Lincoln Smith<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am now a lucky Grandmother of two wonderful grandsons. I received a sweet photo from mother Kristen and thought this oil painting I did captured Sam's wide eyed look.<br /><br />Marianne W Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250166520796607495noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877003726536246984.post-14119845948462282942012-05-29T15:53:00.000-07:002012-11-26T07:26:15.722-08:00Symphony in Silver<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I always enjoy the progression of a painting and as an artist how my focus can change as the painting moves along. As I developed the Japanese tea cup the detail in the plate seemed to conflict so I simplified the plate and added a gold band around it's edge . I also felt that I had made the tea cup too large so I brought that down to its true size. I fussed with the eucalyptus branch for a long time and then decided that the painting felt clearer without the branch. A lot of changes, but now I feel that the painting stands stronger and is clearer in it's message to the viewer. The last representation is the finished painting but the photograph does not represent the true colors of the painting.Marianne W Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250166520796607495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877003726536246984.post-54819053072682738202012-05-29T05:03:00.000-07:002012-05-29T05:03:58.733-07:00Grandson Edward Gage Smith<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We were blessed this last November with the birth of our first grandson Edward Gage Smith. He is a cheerful little Australian/American with big blue eyes and a wonderful smile. As Grandparents we were able to spend time with he and his parents this winter. I came away with such wonderful memories I had to paint a picture of him so I could feel close to him all of the time - so here he is! </div>Marianne W Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250166520796607495noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877003726536246984.post-60158799460179738472012-03-11T10:23:00.001-07:002012-03-11T10:33:37.831-07:00Reflections in Brass<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe-nIifqtX8a84_NQ5XAr5h2OM6db3aBc37HR1IYZUcjdmCGG-BCivJjoOyreDGzfwLshERImnymRpjwkEAanzgiFcynStB_CvRjLzYFNH7WoTLvw6ygvYobw_StPoKn6GGpXx0QxLpyWs/s1600/P3100015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe-nIifqtX8a84_NQ5XAr5h2OM6db3aBc37HR1IYZUcjdmCGG-BCivJjoOyreDGzfwLshERImnymRpjwkEAanzgiFcynStB_CvRjLzYFNH7WoTLvw6ygvYobw_StPoKn6GGpXx0QxLpyWs/s400/P3100015.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Reflections in Brass 12X16</div><br />
Loved working on these brass objects! Somehow I wanted the whole painting to shine so I had to add the bronze cloth as a backdrop to the painting. It was interesting to add the pattern to the material and the eucalyptus leaves give off a wonderful sent as I paint!Marianne W Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250166520796607495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877003726536246984.post-70151206135746763232012-03-11T10:00:00.002-07:002012-03-11T10:35:09.284-07:00Japanese Tea<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXO31ChHcmuH7EkawZ5optbqnG7vo-WD16ZHoz0T2fTTC9tOd5cBgeUskcHFBoBn9NkimX74enuERgQuQ6x0LG4iEQGm2ceqatt6c-B9daJ2jGN8cqHHA2TDt2ltQx07xJA97s4ReEOsc4/s1600/P3010006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXO31ChHcmuH7EkawZ5optbqnG7vo-WD16ZHoz0T2fTTC9tOd5cBgeUskcHFBoBn9NkimX74enuERgQuQ6x0LG4iEQGm2ceqatt6c-B9daJ2jGN8cqHHA2TDt2ltQx07xJA97s4ReEOsc4/s320/P3010006.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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To follow the progression in some of my work I thought it might be interesting to see a few stages of my<br />
development of a painting. I always start my work with a value painting. Sometimes it takes the form of a grisaille with grays and other times I used a very watered down mixture of ultramaine blue and a burnt sienna. I start with my darks first and then work in my medium values. At this time I should take a break and come back to my canvas later and see if I am still happy with my composition and also see if I have rendered my still life correctly. Usually I am so excited and can't wait to paint. This leads to more corrections as I move ahead. Fortunately my oil paints are very forgiving! I bought this lovely vase during one of my travels and love the warm green/gold color it presents in the still life. I have called this work Japanese Tea.Marianne W Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250166520796607495noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877003726536246984.post-41535376237645770392012-03-11T09:45:00.001-07:002012-03-11T10:37:22.238-07:00Back to the Studio<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFPHYGmcQHZr-_SwmlEme3pAsUDgnVgTcbpG9kMygSCVOskhxPnbZ4S3ihoQFv0Oh87JN1wW3MN2jEoCEIZ1Xlp-yw33B9vcZWaCmaQ6yaKxdlnTLsT6oS9AnXtCxo3b7hKLvu86s9JqIQ/s1600/P3100010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFPHYGmcQHZr-_SwmlEme3pAsUDgnVgTcbpG9kMygSCVOskhxPnbZ4S3ihoQFv0Oh87JN1wW3MN2jEoCEIZ1Xlp-yw33B9vcZWaCmaQ6yaKxdlnTLsT6oS9AnXtCxo3b7hKLvu86s9JqIQ/s320/P3100010.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Oranges and Brass 11X14</div><br />
It seems wonderful to be back in my studio painting after a glorious trip visiting two of my sons, two delightful daughter-in-laws, and my adorable first grandchild. I had started this painting before I left and knew that I would have a challenge when I returned to work on it. I have to confess that I had the oriental rug draped all the way in back of the still life. After many hours of working on it and analyzing where I was going, I realized that it was just all too busy and painting over all the previous work. For compositional reasons I changed the patterns and colors on the rug. That also created another challenge. Good to be back in my studio again!Marianne W Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250166520796607495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877003726536246984.post-75207997405008546182011-12-08T09:44:00.001-08:002012-11-30T06:48:56.959-08:00New Still Lifes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This summer I took a workshop with Leah Lopez from New York. She is an outstanding instructor and pulled me back into doing some more classical still lifes. She teaches at New York Academy of Art and on December 17th will be doing a painting demonstration at the Academy that will be video recorded. Check out her web site at www.leahlopez.com. I know that you will enjoy her work. Recently I have been working on these two painting and they are getting close to completion. Next time I will take some photos during the process of painting. It is always interesting to see the development of a painting.</div>
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Marianne is a self-taught artist who strives to express in her paintings the mood, warmth and light of a scene as she sees it. Taking a moment in time, she captures and preserves its value and then passes it back to the viewer to enjoy. In a time when our daily lifestyles seem to become increasingly hectic and complex, Marianne is able to create a painting that reminds us of the quality and pleasure that can be derived from simplicity.Marianne W Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250166520796607495noreply@blogger.com0