“For me, a landscape does not exist in its own right, since its appearance changes at every moment; but the surrounding atmosphere brings it to life - the light and the air which vary continually. For me, it is only the surrounding atmosphere which gives subjects their true value.” ~ Claude Monet
After what seemed was going to be an endless supply of gray, cloudy, soggy, drippy and unseasonably cool summer days, to finally see the sun peeking in my window prompted me to paint a section of my garden and newly discovered shadows. Illustration Friday's word of the week, "atmosphere," and its related quote by Claude Monet inspired a much needed change in direction and attitude.
You did a great job! Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteHeisann!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful experience and "good feeling atmosphare" ;:OD)
This is quite beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on pick of the week ;)
I like that the shadow takes up a lot of space. It causes me to focus more on the plant. It was fun to read about your moment of inspiration. Well done and congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteVery lovely! Congrats on being this week's pick!
ReplyDeleteThis is really beautiful, Michele! I also loved the quote and what you had to say about the piece. Congratulations on being pick of the week!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful:)
ReplyDeleteThe light coming through is captured beautilfully. Congratulations on this weeks pick :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats! This looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Congrats on being the pick of the week. Well earned!
ReplyDeleteDelicious painting! Congratulations on POTW!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting :D congratulations michele :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work! Congratulations!
ReplyDeletecongrats on pick of the week. beautiful work. :)
ReplyDeletecongratulations of pick of the week. I love your coloration.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work Michele, its spectacular!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!!
excellent, well done for getting featured
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Love the chiaroscuro!
ReplyDeleteInspired! That's what I say. Wonderful job, Michele - the illustration is lovely - the details and your rich palette are well done! I am so thankful to you for posting the quote from Monet..it is important as artists to learn from those who have made such an impact on art and as I am a fan of Monet's, this is a good reminder for me, personally. Another great post!!
ReplyDeleteI just saw!! Congratulations, Michele, re: the pick o' the week!! Awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors and lighting! Congrats, this is def worthy.
ReplyDeleteTruly beautiful, love the loose vibe.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Michele. I love the colors, the technique, the composition, everything!
ReplyDeletewhat absolute beauty you have in your soul.
ReplyDeletebeautiful. we've been studying monet at my house, so I am familiar with that quote. Great illustration to accompany the quote.
ReplyDeletethanks for your visit, too!
xo
This is simply lovely. It's so beautiful. I love the looseness of the illustration. Great work.
ReplyDeleteHi Michele, somehow I missed this one! I love it, the colors are fantastic. Lovely, lovely, lovely! Thanks for the kind comments, you are very sweet.:)
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely too, I do sense the atmosphere and the warm sunny day :-)
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