"Daisies and Ducks" 6x6
Oil on Hardboard 6"x 6"SOLD
Some of my best inspirations come form item I have found at flea markets. Here in Southern California there is no shortage of them. Every Sunday there is a flea market some where. My favorite is the one in Irvine. It is one of the smaller shows but the vendors always seem to have the best merchandise. One criterion I use when purchasing a possible painting subject is that it has to some meaning to me. I am so invested in every painting I do that if the subject doesn’t move me in a personal way I don’t paint it. When I saw this little glass it brought back memories of when I was a kid. This is the same type of glass my mother would use to serve juice in to my siblings and me. It’s funny how a simple little item can bring up a swell of memories.
If you are interested in purchasing “Daisies and Ducks” please email me at collierart@hotmail.com
posted by m collier at
3:54 PM
11 Comments:
I totally agree with having aome meaning to a painting. How nice to have all those flea markets and this is an amazing painting. A piece of your childhood.
I have to tell you that little glass conjured the same emotions for me. It reminded me of being at my Grandma's we each had our favorite glass. It is a very beautiful and moving piece. Your work is always gorgeous:)
beautifully rendered with a wonderful sense of fun not only in your choice of glass but more so that the daisey is often found growing wild; a flower often picked by a child and brought home to a parent and undeserving of a flower vase is given the delightful glass.... thank you for the background to this painting:)
This is beautiful. I love the contrast in your paintings. I also really like the idea of choosing items from flea markets. I'm in the Irvine area. Could you let me know where the flea market is? I'd love to take a look. Thanks!
Thank you for your comments they are most appreciated.
Beautiful piece!
Love the glass.
Jeremy – the flea market is located at Irvine Valley College. On Jeffery between the 5 and the 405. First Sunday of every month. Check it out – it’s great.
Charmed again!
whimsical, sophisticated and beautifully painted M.
All the best,
Todd
This is stunning, M!
Thanks!
Beautiful painting and using the glass makes it that much more connectible to others.
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