Monday, July 16, 2012

Pearology

I love pears and I don't care who knows it. I'm thinking that over a lifetime of creating art I could ostensibly paint pears hundreds of times. I love their round bellies and stumpy or long necks. They always look so delicious. Now, don't get me wrong, I also like apples but me and apples have a rocky past. I'm allergic. Sad, I know, and a strange allergy to boot. But that said, I don't discriminate even though they do give me hives and a tummy ache, I'll paint them anytime I find a good photo of them. (It's not like I'd have them in house, I'm allergic, remember?? hehehe.)

So for this challenge I finally finished my pear painting from a few months ago. I'm thrilled with how it turned out. Here it is...

Title: "Pearology" (the love of pears, lol)
Now those are some purrrty pears. The background is Holbein watercolors in sepia and a dark teal, also with the leaves in all greens. The pears however, were done using Faber-Castell watercolor pencils. I love the texture that the combination of Arches Cold Pressed paper and the pencils add to the pears. That just can't be achieved any a way else.

I look forward to seeing all the pear artwork that you all do for my Artist's Play Room! It'll be a pear Lovefest. Do you think I'm weird that I love to draw pears? I heard that!! No laughing. ;o)

Talk to you all soon. Maybe I'll post a Featured Artist this week. I'll see what I can do.
Until then, I'm out!

Best,


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21 comments:

  1. Bleubeard and ElizabethJuly 16, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    I love pears, too. But I love to eat them, not draw them. However, I found an apple rubber stamp, so I hope that will do this week!

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  2. Lynn CohenJuly 16, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    I can see why you love your painting. Nice style! Love the textured look of the pears too.

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  3. Serena LewisJuly 16, 2012 at 10:41 PM

    Such a beautiful pear painting, Jenn! Great job on those leaves and I adore teals so the background is a real winner too. Would you believe I have never drawn or painted a pear?! This challenge will be my first unless another fruit wins out. ;)

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  4. The Rev. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAJuly 17, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    Wow!!! I love the effect of colored pencils on watercolor paper too. I better get some pears and start working on mine. However, I know it won't have all the beautiful detailing that yours does. Blessings!

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  5. TerrieJuly 17, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    Those are some gorgeous pears alright. I love how pears with the hint of pink or red or orange and all the shades of green/gold in them just lend themselves to watercolor or your pencil technique. Your pencils certainly captured the smooth/bumpy of their skins. Delicious!

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  6. Diane ~July 17, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    wow Jenn this is fabulous! first i loved the sepia and teal background!the combo is awesome. I loved how the leaves have a sheen, and then to do the pears in pencil... PERFECT! WOW!! you are an ARTIST! :D
    HUGS!

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  7. Tracey FKJuly 17, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    Great pair of pears.... and the apple allergy is a bit weird... my mum is allergic to tomato which is also a touch unusual, and really hard to avoid.. but apples are one of my favourite things in the world to eat so I am a touch sad for you... I love eating pears as well... and your pears look delicious... have you tried that smooth pen and wash paper I sent you yet... hope you like it
    trace xx

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  8. bohemiannie! artJuly 17, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    What a perfect pair!

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  9. Ellen JarvisJuly 17, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    My dear, art may be your yin but my yang is the meaning of the word. Your "pearology" is not the "love of pears" but the -ology suffix would be "the study of." Which is fine, as I too love to study them. I can only guess then that were there to be an actual word assigned to the lovely subject of loving a pear, I assume it would be something like pyrusaphile. Pyrus, the genus for pear, and -phile the suffix for love.

    And if you think that YOU love pears, you should check out this website ... and perhaps enter your pear art: http://pearathon.com/cpg/

    We too, are quite a pair.

    Love from your worse half, a true Jennaphile,
    Ellen

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  10. Craftymoose CraftsJuly 18, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    Beautiful pears! I have to admit I don't like eating them and have never drawn/painted them; but I am hoping to have an experiment to post this week--good or bad!

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  11. DarlaJuly 18, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    Your pears are wonderful. Thanks for explaining what you used. I wondered how you obtained that texture.

    Darla

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  12. MaggieJuly 18, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    Beautiful pears that look ripe for the picking (and eating!) I love the leaves too, and the way they contrast with the color and texture of the fruit.

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  13. Gloria j ZucaroJuly 18, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    I really like your glossy leaves and textured pears. I think I have only done pears about 4 times, but it is interesting to me that they always have different personalities! Thank your for this challenge!

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  14. TracyJuly 19, 2012 at 3:44 AM

    I love the texture and colors! You have painted such a lovely pair of pears... makes me hungry for some. Must remember to put them on the grocery list. :) Warmly, Tracy

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  15. NeesieJuly 19, 2012 at 4:49 AM

    No wonder you chose pears for this weeks challenge Jenn...your's are fantastic.
    The colours are brilliant and I love the background ~ it really is beautiful.
    You've really captured the light on the leaves too. ;D

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  16. TwinkleToes2dayJuly 19, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    These truly look good enough to eat and the leaves look like they've just been polished :0)

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  17. VonnyKJuly 19, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    Your pears look scrumptious, the only thing missing is a bite out of one :)
    The pencil really give it great texture against the smooth background. Love it.
    Von.

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  18. minnemieJuly 20, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    I love the combination of colored pencil and watercolor. And the paper's texture - perfect!

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  19. AliceJuly 20, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    jenn - your pears are beautiful! i can see the wax on the leaves and taste those pears - excellent!

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  20. Cynthia PattersonJuly 21, 2012 at 3:57 AM

    Great set as always!!! I love the feel of "dimension" on that one.

    blessings,
    Cindy♥

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  21. Lou Anne HazelJuly 21, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    I'm always in awe of your drawings/paintings. The detail on the pears is pearfect and the teal background just makes the whole image.

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