Chartreuse, Scarlet's sister. Oil on 30"x40" Stretched Gallery canvas. Still unfinished.
Several years ago, I painted the picture on the right and called it Medium Green Tea. During that time period I belonged to a message board called Medium Green Fiesta. It was a fun group where everyone talked about Fiesta dishes and just about everything under the sun really. It later moved to a new site but I forgot my sign on and password and by then I got so busy with work and, ahem, blogging and of course my art! That is why my blog is titled Ces And Her Dishes. I wanted to talk about my new obsession. After two posts about dishes, I ran out of things to talk about.
Those of you who have been visiting me for quite sometime will know about Scarlet, left. The last time I saw Scarlet, she looked very happy in her new home. Two weeks ago I tried to paint but nothing came up. I always struggle with a new canvas. I have this idea plus I usually have done my study but when I pick up a brush, it does not want to follow any study or preconceived idea. Paint, paint, paint...nothing. I saw Scarlet's picture and a thought entered my mind. She is thinking about her sister, so that was it. I painted her sister. There she is above. her name is Chartreuse.Incidentally, Scarlet and Chartreuse are Fiesta dish colors. Rose, Marigold and Heather are also Fiesta colors. I wonder what they would look like. In the meantime I am just happy with Scarlet and Chartreuse. I will hang Chartreuse somewhere in my home looking towards the west. What was more fitting than to paint the Medium Green Tea painting with Chartreuse? Alas, Chartreuse uses a polka-dotted cup, which is her favorite. I have not signed Chartreuse yet. You know what that means, anything goes.
WOW! u were busy, ces! I LOVE HER!!! u did a fantastic job... the colors are gorgeous and so balanced! i'm digging the painting within this painting too! i'm telling u again....ART SHOW! nuf said.
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SHE IS BEAUTIFULLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!! Oh my what a character!! She is delicious and whimsical and looks like she has a whole lot to say he he he he! The colors are just crazy fabulous and chic. It's just awesome. She would be me if I were thin he he he he! Great Ces. Bravo darling!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the texture of the sweater.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting - luscious colour that chartreuse! Please paint the others sometime!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colours, gorgeous women. What wonderful work, Ces. I applaud you.
ReplyDeleteGreat display of creativity! :-)
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Love it Ces! Putting a painting within a painting... :)
ReplyDeleteShe seems a bit mellower than her sister.....were you just mellower painting this?
I still lust for the large one that fell off the easel---did that get fixed? I cannot remember, old medicine-head here....
Beautiful. You make me miss oils.
A LOT.
XXOO!!
Anne
Morning sunshine!!
ReplyDeleteWow! Wow!! Chartreuse is you!! Yes.... she's beautiful like you and she's sitting at her table...like you. I love her.....i love the colors ..... she's amazing!!
Have a great morning my dearest sisterfriend. The thought of your wonderful painting has me all inspired!!
Whatever you do, don't change the face, her expression is perfect.
ReplyDeleteShe is a darling alltogether.
Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteOh Ces! I love her face! I love that wall in back of her - and these colors are, well, yummy. :) Is there anything you CAN'T do? No? Well, I like you anyway. xoxoxox Pam
ReplyDeleteoh wow CES!!! wonderful work....The textures are fantastic!!! and I love the colors!!!
ReplyDeleteHope all is well with you and I know you are always working on some magic!!!
Have a wonderful day!!!
Hugs
Diana
Amazing! I have seen, that she- Chartreuse, stay on the same table like her dearset sister- Scarlet! hihi ;)
ReplyDeleteOh, Ces, Chartreuse is gorgeous. She's quite the dish!! Hahahahah! I amuse myself so easily...
ReplyDeleteI love your paintings! Wonderful!! They are so luscious!
Good afternoon, sunshine!! Love, Silke
Mmmmmm, delicious. I had to get my morning splash of zest and happy. She is mango and kiwi, and she fills my senses.
ReplyDeleteGood morning, Sunshine! And good morning to you, too, Ces.
Ces, she is FABULOUS! Oh the colors! Happy and yet serene. I love the texture in the sweater and LOVE the floor. Oooo the painting within the painting! I know that you never sleep. Your mind is so amazing, then you actually carry out the work!
ReplyDelete**sigh** Big Love, Deb
Her sweater looks like velvet. She is lovely and seems to nearly mimic the pose of the little Ces in the sidebar photo.
ReplyDeleteThere is a Fiesta chat group? Hmmmm.....
OMG.... is that a pic of you on your sidebar wrestling an alligator....omg!!
ReplyDeleteGood morning, sunshine!! Actually, where are you, sunshine?!? It's pouring rain this morning. I think I'll take my cup of tea and crawl back into bed for a bit... Have a wonderful day!! Love, Silke
ReplyDeleteCes? Are you in hiding again? *Hello*!!!
ReplyDeleteGood morning! Good morning! Good morning! No, I am not hiding. Thank you for your sweet comments and support my dearest friends and visitors.
ReplyDeleteJenea, I can hear you giggle and Manon, yes, I wrestled that alligator and man, did it scratch me!
Yesterday was Monday and today is Tuesday, see I know my days - genius! Monday is full of meetings, meetings, and meetings, In the afternoon I get to do real work but soon it is time to go home and prepare dinner. What did I prepare yesterday? Hmn…. I forgot, oh yes! Halibut and some steamed broccoli and get this - get this all of you - I WATCHED TELEVISION! YES! A show. I watched 24 with The Viking. He was not pleased because I kept asking questions because I have never seen the show before and needed some explanation. Shush! I was shushed. So I decided to paint my next painting project but first I refined Chartreuse with a little shading and also refined her polka dotted cup.
Then I opened a new 30"x40" gallery stretched canvas which is 2 inches in width and an inch thinner than a Museum canvas. That made noise so I was shushed again. Then I forgot I left some laundry unfinished and by the time I finished I crashed in bed and only awakened by… this is boring really. All I wanted to say was, I am not hiding and will be up and about in blogland soon.
Help. I am chained to my computer, stuck under an ever increasing stack of voice files. Perhaps you, my little mental ninja, could sneak out tonight and steal the evil dictators machine...My breaking point was a file from 2006. yes, SIX.
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This is one of my favorites ever, Ces. My husband I have always wanted black/white tiles in our kitchen...and I dearly LOVE Fiesta dishes, so this was right up my alley. Fabulous job!! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteHey Dictators, set my beloved sisterfriend Deborah FREEEEE! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHello Marion, I am glad you like the black and white tiles. I enjoy painting them. Thank you.
Hmmm . . I rather fancy her hair do!
ReplyDeleteHello *sunshine*!
ReplyDeleteJust to let you know that I'm here in Ohio freezing my little hands off while I'm typing. I hope it's not too cold in Texas! : )
Have a wonderful day Ces!!
xo
I love your vivid, happy colors. She is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks Baino. She does have a neat do.
ReplyDeleteManon! I am running late, Ugh! I'll stop by later and say hello.
LD thank you. Yes, the colors do make me happy.
Good morning, sweets! I just ate three decadent chocolate cookies and wish I could have shared them with you... How are you this fine day. Another dreary one here ... where's my sunshine?!? Love, Silke
ReplyDeleteOOOOOOHHHHHH...I must, must tell Marilyn about this...she will need to start blogging (if she doesn't already) just to see your lovely Chartreuse. I am in awe. Just when I think I have seen "THE POST", you create another beautiful, lovely piece! I love that you painted Scarlet's sister..so very Ces..you have many sisters on this planet! I so very much enjoy visiting you. Have a wonderful weekend, Ces! : )
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