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Showing posts with label cherry. Show all posts

Still Life with Wabi Sabi Korean Bowl and Rainier Cherries

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I brought this amazing and unique wabi sabi handmade bowl back with me from South Korea in 2013. The last time I painted it was in 2016. If you enjoy this painting, you may also like to see other paintings of what I think of as my "wabi sabi" pottery.

Wabi sabi is not easily described in words, but when I teach my workshops and private painting mentoring online, I often share my thoughts on handmade objects, and the spirit and gesture embedded in them. If you're interested, Wabi-Sabi: for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers by Leonard Koren is the seminal 1994 classic volume on the beauty of things imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete. This painting is part of my Paintings of Handmade Pottery work, here's another wabi sabi bowl of mine from Patagonia, Arizona, and here's a 2013 post of mine about wabi sabi.

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Golden Series: Figs, Apricot, Blackberry, Cherries, Peach with Leaves, & Silver Cup

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The last time I painted something in my Golden Series was in 2018 and 2017. If you enjoy this painting, you may also like to see other paintings from my Golden Series.

P.S. Just as a reminder: I'm planning to migrate this painting email newsletter to a different service—I'll be moving to one provided by my new website host so that my website and newsletter are housed under the same roof. If you're a subscriber: here's what you need to know in order to keep getting my new painting emails: my newsletter emails will soon-ish be sent from "info@abbeyryan.com"—so if you don't want to miss out on any emails, please add "info@abbeyryan.com" to your address book / contacts list / safelist. Contact me if you have any questions!

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Still Life with Tart Cherries and Silver Creamer (with Self Portrait Reflection)


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If you look closely, in the creamer you can see my self-portrait reflection. Here are a bunch of my paintings with self portrait reflections. These cherries and this creamer were given to me as a gift -- follow that link to see some of my still life paintings that were inspired by the generosity of others.

"If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them." ~Thoreau

If you enjoy this painting, you may also like to see Still Life with Cherries and Silver Creamer (with Self Portrait Reflection) (2022), or a bunch of my paintings of cherries or this creamer.

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Tart Cherries in a Silver Compote



These cherries were given to me as a gift -- follow that link to see some of my still life paintings that were inspired by the generosity of others.

"My work is loving the world.
Here the sunflowers, there the hummingbird—
equal seekers of sweetness.
Here the quickening yeast; there the blue plums.
Here the clam deep in the speckled sand.
 
Are my boots old? Is my coat torn?
Am I no longer young, and still not half-perfect? Let me
keep my mind on what matters,
which is my work,
 
which is mostly standing still and learning to be
astonished.
The phoebe, the delphinium.
The sheep in the pasture, and the pasture.
Which is mostly rejoicing, since all the ingredients are here,
 
which is gratitude, to be given a mind and a heart
and these body-clothes,
a mouth with which to give shouts of joy
to the moth and the wren, to the sleepy dug-up clam,
telling them all, over and over, how it is
that we live forever."
~ Messenger by Mary Oliver

If you enjoy this painting, you may also like to see Strawberries in a Silver Compote (with Snow Reflections) (2018) or a bunch of my paintings of cherries or this silver compote.

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Tart Cherries with Leaves (the light / the shade)


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"There is no art without contemplation." ~Robert Henri

If you enjoy this painting, you may also like to see Still Life with Cherries, Silver Bowl, and Dutch Cheese (present moment) [available as a signed print HERE], Still Life with Four Cherries on Marble (2016), or a bunch of my paintings of cherries.

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Still Life with Cherries and Silver Creamer (with Self Portrait Reflection)

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"Each human is a complex, contradictory story. Some stories within us have been unfolding for years, others are trembling with fresh life as they peek above the horizon. Each is a zigzag of emotional design and ancestral architecture. All the stories in the Earth's mind are connected." 
—Joy Harjo, Conflict Resolution for Holy Beings: Poems (2017), photo of book page here

Related to my postings on mindful studio practice, I recommend the work of Joy Harjo, an internationally renowned performer and writer of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. She served three terms as the 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States from 2019-2022. Read more at her website.

If you look closely, in the silver creamer you can see my self-portrait reflection of sorts. Here are a bunch of my paintings with self portrait reflections. 


If you like instagram, follow me @abbeyryan8 to see more #mindfulstudiopractice poetry and photos I share, in addition to my paintings. On facebook, find me here.

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Three Hand-Picked Cherries


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I picked these cherries from my awesome neighbors' cherry tree. #gifts #grateful. Follow this link to see some of my still life paintings that were inspired by generous gifts from people in my life.

If you enjoy this painting, you may also like to see Still Life with Pohnpeian Cowry Shell, Forelle Pear, and Cherry, Still Life with Cherries, Silver Bowl, and Dutch Cheese (present moment) (also available as a print here), or a bunch of my paintings of cherries.

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PRINT SALE

New prints are now available, hand signed and titled (with a white border where the signature will be), available only at my blog.

If you'd like to purchase multiple prints—add one to your cart, then click Continue shopping (top right of the cart), and come back to this page to add more.


 SHIPPING

US Shipping: $14 (can combine multiple prints)
International Shipping: $33 (can combine multiple prints)

AVAILABLE PRINTS


Still Life with Cherries, Silver Bowl, and Dutch Cheese (present moment)
11"x14", signed/dated high quality archival print, $60

SIGNED PRINT:



Still Life with Copper Pot and Pears (the light, the shade)
8"x10", signed/dated high quality archival print, $45

SIGNED PRINT:



Greek Bottle, Hand-picked Grapes and Grape Leaf (the light / the shade), Patmos, Greece
8"x10", signed/dated high quality archival print, $45

SIGNED PRINT:


Still Life of Leaves with Three Apples, 8"x10", signed/dated high quality archival print, $100

SIGNED PRINT:



*REFUND POLICY: As these prints will be printed by me; sorry no refunds.

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Print Sale - Details for Dec. 8th

This Sunday is my December 8th Print Sale. Subscribe to my email list to be notified the day before and the day of by entering your email above.

Three new prints will be available, hand signed and titled (with a white border where the signature will be). They will be on sale only at my blog beginning at 12noon ET on December 8th.

Here are the individual prints with prices and sizes:


Still Life with Cherries, Silver Bowl, and Dutch Cheese (present moment)
11"x14", signed/dated high quality archival print, $60


SIGNED PRINT:





Still Life with Copper Pot and Pears (the light, the shade)
8"x10", signed/dated high quality archival print, $45


SIGNED PRINT:





Greek Bottle, Hand-picked Grapes and Grape Leaf (the light / the shade), Patmos, Greece
8"x10", signed/dated high quality archival print, $45


SIGNED PRINT:




SIGNED LIMITED EDITION PRINT of
Still Life of Leaves with Three Apples, 8x10”
Edition limited to eight (8) prints only. (1 print left)
$100 plus S&H to your location.









*REFUND POLICY: As these prints will be printed by me; sorry no refunds.

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Print Sale - Dec. 8th



Today is the 2 week countdown for my December 8th Print Release. Please subscribe to my email list to be notified the day before and the day of by entering your email above.

Three new prints will be available, hand signed and titled (with a white border where the signature will be). They will be on sale only at my blog beginning at 12noon ET on December 8th.

I will email my mailing list on December 5th with images, prices, and sizes:
  • Still Life with Cherries, Silver Bowl, and Dutch Cheese (present moment)
  • Still Life with Copper Pot and Pears (the light, the shade)
  • Greek Bottle, Hand-picked Grapes and Grape Leaf (the light / the shade), Patmos, Greece

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Still Life with Pohnpeian Cowry Shell, Forelle Pear, and Cherry (+ Artemisia = feminist icon)


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"one of the most talented followers of Caravaggio"

"She was one of the great female protagonists of the late-Renaissance art world. Forgotten in the 18th and 19th centuries, she was rediscovered in the 20th as a feminist icon...

"...At the age of 17, [Artemisia Gentileschi] made her debut in the art world with Susanna and the Elders, a daring work that broke Counter-Reformation taboos at a time when female artists were confined to still life and portrait painting."

"...'Florence was intellectually stimulating, Artemisia meets Galileo, and her paintings reflect his discoveries in astronomy. Her talent and erudition grow,' says curator Francesca Baldassari. 'And she becomes the first woman to be admitted to the prestigious academy of design.'"

"...After her death in 1654, Artemisia was forgotten — like Caravaggio. It was not until the 20th century that these late-Renaissance artists were rediscovered and a new appreciation emerged for their Baroque style, with its expressive, non-idealized figures that give viewers a sense of participation in the drama of the scene."

"...A painting by Artemisia was sold at Sotheby's [five] years ago for more than $1 million. But in a sign of a substantial gender gap also in the art market, a painting by her father, Orazio, was bought by the Getty Museum in Los Angeles in January for more than $30 million. And yet, with her intense colors and heroines at the center of dramatic narratives, the daughter's paintings far outshine those of her father." [Source]

If you enjoy this painting, you may also like to see a bunch of my paintings of Pohnpeian cowry shells.

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Golden Series: Four Peaches, Cherries, and Grapes


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The deadline to register for my August 4th painting seminar in East Boothbay, Maine, is this Wednesday, July 25. Click here for information and registration online. You can also call 207-633-6849 or email info@gleasonfineart.com to register. To read reviews of my workshops, click here.

If you enjoy this painting, you may also like to see Golden Series: Peach, Pear, Five Blackberries, Bleu Cheese, or my other paintings in my Golden Series.

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Still Life with Cherries, Silver Bowl, and Dutch Cheese (present moment)


Still Life with Cherries, Silver Bowl, and Dutch Cheese (present moment)
oil on linen on panel, 2018, 11"x14", Private Collection 
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Still Life with Four Cherries and Bleu Cheese (+ GIVING)


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This auction is a bit unusual because this painting is framed, larger than my usual auction paintings, and the Buy It Now option is the retail price for a framed painting this size. The funds raised will be donated to A Step Up Academy for their Hands for Autism fundraiser. The auction ends at 9 PM EST on October 21 during their Masquerade Ball fundraiser. If you'd like, you can read about the mission and philosophy of A Step Up Academy and make your own donation here (when you donate, mention this post!).

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Still life with Vintage Apple Juice Bottle and Cherries (hello again)


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I hope you are enjoying your summer! I'm back in the studio after a couple months of painting travels to Greece and then Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Maine. I have many paintings to share, two more Fall workshops to announce, and a bit to share about the Greek islands and also my July workshop on Cape Cod. Stay tuned. In the meantime, if you are interested, I posted a whole slew of photos from my month painting in Greece here and on instagram @abbeyryan8.

If you enjoy this painting, you may also like to see Still life with Vintage Apple Juice Bottle and Apple with Leaves or a bunch of my paintings of cherries.

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Lemons and Cherries from Testaccio Market, Rome (Italy 2017 painting #2)


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Most of my time in Rome was spent studying Baroque art and architecture, but I also did three still life paintings and a few drawings. These lemons and cherries were from a market in the Testaccio neighborhood in Rome. It is known as one of the best "classic Roman" markets. You can see some of my photos on facebook or instagram.

If you enjoy this painting, you may also like to see a bunch of my paintings completed in Italy over the years.

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Best,

Still Life with Cherries on a Delft Plate (+ What is "The Innernet"?)



The philosophy behind "The Innernet" and my motivation for creating it can be found here. During the 1-week retreat, I will host two live calls. You may submit questions in advance and call in to talk with me live. (We’ll be recording the calls in case you can’t make it live.) The heart of the course is your #digitaldetox from the Internet. Unplugging can be nerve-wracking, and how you unplug is up to you. You could turn off mail and social media alerts on your phone so you only access them when you sit down at your computer. You might choose to put your phone in airplane mode. You might want complete Freedom. (Knowing though that it’s possible that you may need to receive text messages or phone calls depending on your profession or situation.) Going offline isn’t an easy thing to do, so you should definitely only do what you can and what feels right to you. The Innernet is meant to be a positive, flexible, rejuvenating, fun experience. Read more here. If you're curious, use coupon code BECURIOUS for $25 off -- and it's even better if you share it with friends/colleagues.

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Still Life with Cherries and Silver Bowl, 8x10 (+ #digitaldetox Innernet)


Still Life with Cherries and Silver Bowl
Oil on linen on panel, 8x10 inches, 2016
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My 1-week e-course "The Innernet" includes two live calls with me, a phenomenal course packet, and a few days offline. Email me if you want a coupon code for you and 10 friends (to create your own innernet community). #InnernetMovement  #diveintoYourInnernet  #bethecloud  #digitaldetox

Here's some feedback from the inaugural Innernet class in June 2015:
  • "Abbey’s Innernet class is an enlightening confirmation about practicing your creative practice, without getting distracted by the virtual world, social media, emails, and texts. The true connection is about using your time to create and engage with the people in real life. The class confirms that Abbey's not only a Master Painter, she's a brilliant role model. A gracious thank you to a beautiful soul leading the way!" ~TG
  • "I enjoyed being off line more than words can say. Thank you for offering a course that gives us all permission to disconnect and more importantly reconnect. Absolutely take this class! I think we all just need a reason to give ourselves permission to be still." ~KP
  • "I celebrate your generous spirit and your willingness to share and teach what life has taught you. I printed out your Official Course Packet and find it to be a fantastic resource of contemplative nuggets of wisdom and peace. Thank you for your inspiration and invitation to take my own Innernet journey - no expectations! Hallejulah! Freedom! What a wonderful gift you present -- spoken directly to one's soul!" ~JS
Read more Innernet feedback here. 

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Still Life with Four Cherries on Marble

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Still Life with Four Cherries on Marble


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These cherries were so shiny that I could see in them the exact reflections of my studio windows.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

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Best,

Still life with Delft Vase and Cherries (+ what makes a good life?)


Still life with Delft Vase and Cherries (present moment)
3.5 x 4 inches, oil on linen on panel
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If you have some free time, take a look at What makes a good life? Lessons from the Longest Study on Happiness; there's a video and the article ends with a quote from Mark Twain. More than a century ago, he was looking back on his life, and he wrote this:

 "There isn't time, so brief is life, for bickerings, apologies, heartburnings, callings to account. There is only time for loving, and but an instant, so to speak, for that."

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