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Saturday, May 18, 2013

on the line





When I look at my side yard I often think of Fairfield Porter and his lawns with green shadows. I like the sense of order in his work-so far from my own!




After I hung clothes on the line (like many, something I really like to do) I turned and looked at the irresistible juxtaposition of May flowering trees and shadows…




 May, laundry day, oil on canvas, 16x20in, 2013, available




waiting for my favourite paint-shirt to dry

2 comments:

  1. I like this, Jan! If the trees can put on their best in May, so can your clothesline! Happy painting...

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  2. This is lovely! I really like seeing the painting with the inspiration in back. I have come to your website today to try and learn how to paint trees in blossom. You do it so well! I still can't figure out how though. ;)

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