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November Rose, White Roses & Teacup, and Washer #3

Lisa Gloria — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:21:00 +0000

: November Rose, 9 x 12, oil on linen

Please contact me for availability.

White Roses and Teacup, 12 x 16, Oil on Canvas

Please contact Tidewater Gallery for availability regarding White Rose and Tea.

: Washer #3, 12 x 12, Oil on Linen

The Washer #3 is sold.

Roses #7

Lisa Gloria — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:02:14 +0000

Roses #7

12 x 12 on panel

New work

Lisa Gloria — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:17:43 +0000

I just got back from the framers a few days ago. Here are some of the pieces that are at Around the Coyote this weekend, 1275 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago.

I’ll update the galleries on the site soon, but I thought I’d show you them in bulk.

Chianti, 2009, 16 x 20 on panel

Clematis #1, 12 x 9 on Linen, SOLD

Fox River, 2009, 18 x 24, on canvas

Peonies, 14 x 11, on Linen

And I know you’ve seen these (below) but now they are framed.

Roses and Tea

Hydrangea #1, 9 x 6, on Linen

Roses #5 (sketch)

Lisa Gloria — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:42:56 +0000

Roses #5 - sketch

6 x 9 inches, oil on linen, alla prima from life sketch of 3 david austin roses in a spice jar. The variety is “Abraham Darby” and it’s one of the most beautiful roses I’ve ever seen. I’ll probably paint these a lot. Hooray.

This is available at auction. On my site, just look for the widget on the right side.

A few of you have commented on my breakthrough, and thanks! The more I paint something, the looser it gets, and more of my personality shows up in it. Each kind of drip, line, edge, obliteration, and finish (or lack thereof) has a particular meaning in the narrative. In the figure paintings, it’s probably pretty obvious, but in the floral paintings I guess it might not be.

Some people have asked how I know “when it’s done”. Actually, I see these in my head in mostly-done fashion right after the 3-value sketch. So it’s a matter of driving to that vision. “Vision” is sort of a high falutin word, and it reminds me of that character in “Heroes”, but that’s the gist of it. Sometimes there’s some futzing around at the end and staring at it in a mirror, and then getting a sense for what it “needs,” like knowing your stew needs salt.

French Lavender #1

Lisa Gloria — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:17:36 +0000

Lavender #1

5 x 7 inches, oil on panel. My studio smells so great! I have roses, peonies, pansies, and lavender in here. MMMMM!!

I’m going to offer this one as an auction as well. Check the link on the right side of the web page (on my site only, not in RSS emails or on FB - please click through to the original post thanks).

Lavender Roses #2

Lisa Gloria — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:55:53 +0000

Lavender Roses by Lisa Gloria

This one has been on the easel for quite a while, but it just kept calling me… “finish me… finish me….” it whispered. I adore the little blown glass vase. Its translucency makes it appear to change colors, and it has that dainty little foot.

Lavender Roses #2 (sketch), oil on panel, 8 x 8 inches. Contact me if you are interested in it. lisagloria@gmail.com

Gerber Daisies in Steel Vase

Lisa Gloria — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:50:20 +0000

9 x 12 Oil on Linen, Gerber Daises in Steel Vase

closeup

9 x 12, oil on linen. I’ve been working on finishing up some commissions, and this is one of them. Teeny self portrait again! This is the happiest painting I ever made, btw… very bright, the flower in full-face toward the sun, the golden one shyly emerging…. The petals are practically pluckable.

I don’t mind telling you, I’ve been spending a lot of time on my paintings, pushing a lot farther and going for not just an “object” but a “story.” Even if it’s a subtle story… This one is about optimism.

Peony #1

Lisa Gloria — Mon, 25 May 2009 22:50:44 +0000

Peony #1

Oil on linen, 8 x 10 inches, alla prima sketch from life Peony #1

Here’s a closeup:

Peony #1 closeup

Sweet Pea Bush Blossoms

Lisa Gloria — Mon, 18 May 2009 21:27:52 +0000

Sweet Pea Bush Blossoms, 6 x 8 inches

Alla prima from life, Sweet Pea Bush Blossoms, 6 x 8 inches, oil on panel.

Email Lisagloria@gmail.com if you would like to purchase this painting for $200 +$10 shipping.

White Roses and Tea WIP

Lisa Gloria — Tue, 12 May 2009 17:45:01 +0000

Roses and Tea in progress, 12 x 16

Work in Progress, 12 x 16 inches on canvas – White Roses and Tea.

Tomorrow (Wednesday) join me for a live painting session via ustream, at www.tinyurl.com/lisagloria 9:30 am CST, painting some gerber daisies.