Thursday 7 June 2007

Paintings



I've just returned home from delivering three paintings I'm putting in an art show this weekend. We have a public holiday on monday to celebrate the Queen's birthday (which is in April, work that one out), they don't even have a holiday for her birthday in England, I'm not complaining though, it gives me another day for art.
Back to the paintings, the harlequin masks are done in pastel, with gold acrylic paint to highlight the edges and bells on the masks. The second one is acrylic and collage along the lines of my previous ones, I've sold three similar to this, so while on a good thing stick to it.

23 comments:

Sharon Tomlinson said...

These are both so wonderful.I can certainly see why they would sale quickly. You achieve so much depth. Just beautiful.

Linda O'Neill said...

Both paintings are beautiful, Ro. The Harlequin Mask one is really stunning!xo

Judy Wise said...

Ohmigoodness Ro, is there anything you cannot do? What incredible paintings. I especially love the harlequin masks; you are a born painter. Wow.

Karen Cole said...

The colors (or colours, if you prefer) in your life are beautiful. Nice use of complimentary colors on the blog and beautiful images.

Psst.....I saw a sneak peek of the Harlequins in your previous post. Pretty tricky!

Jo Wholohan said...

My goodness Ro these are wonderful, love the richness of the red, just wonderful

jo said...

These are amazing Ro!!
I just love your work so much, both your paintings and your jewellery!
Are you selling these pieces at the Art Show, or are they comp. entries?
Either way I am sure they will do really well.
Keep posting pics of your work, they are so inspiring.
Love Jo

Anonymous said...

Both paintings are just divine! I love how you mixed pastels with Golden paint for the Carnival Mask piece. You are so very talented!

x said...

Wow, these are both faaaab paintings. ;) Love them. ,)

Anonymous said...

c'est très beau ce que vous faites. J'aime beaucoup votre blog !

Anonymous said...

two different styles, that's what i like. both are beautiful and the blue is really striking.

Kari said...

Wow! You are so gifted! I didn;t know you could paint too!

Hugs,
kari x
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Ev said...

Ro, I just love the Love Life collage, the depth of colour is beautiful. I do enjoy looking at your many artistic works.

Gypsy Purple said...

I love this!!!

Patti G. said...

Ro-my gosh, these are stunning! The masks are so real looking I want to pick one up and try it on!! Just stunning and the Love Life is just gorgeous, the colors are soothing and most beautiful! WOW!!!!!!! Hugs,Patti

Mary lin Huskamp said...

Oh my gosh, your paintings are fantastic!!! They left me breathless! I love them.

Anonymous said...

I love the collage Ro, hop it sell/sold for you. Love the expressive masks also. I never can figure out the queens holiday, but hey Melbourne has a day off for a horse race!
Meganxx

Anonymous said...

Some more stunning paintings Ro, these are great. I'd really love to see one of your collages up close & personal, I think there is so much depth to them. Ux

Marie said...

Fab work Ro - love the red collage especially!!!

carla said...

Ro, these paintings are really exquisite! There is such a contrast between the colors and styles of each painting, and it's cool to see how multi-faceted your art is. I especially like the acrylic piece. It has so much depth and a feeling of mystery... the colors are warm and deep, and the darkness around the edges makes the center glow! Beautiful work!

tiffini elektra x said...

This are just so beautiful. Amazing colors - perfectly blended. Just gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

Hi Ro

Your art is certainly inspirational and your artist book a challenge. I look forward to filling my pages.

Marg

Ro Bruhn said...

Hi Marg
Thanks for visiting my blog and your kind comments.
You were all very inspiring students, I love the blues and rusty browns you chose for your colours. I hope you enjoy filling the pages.
Ro

Gisele said...

Absolutely wonderful paintings Ro....love the richness of the red collage...yum!