'Shades of Amethyst'
Oil 24 x 30
Available
When I was growing up, my mom had this really impressive
amethyst crystal vase that she kept up on the mantlepiece. Every
Spring, it was full of her gorgeous lilacs, and the whole house
was permeated with their wonderful scent.
My mother had such a joy for life...and she savored every single
moment. I hope there are lots and lots of lilacs up there in heaven.
This painting will be on exhibit at Gallerie 13 during the month of
January 2011 as part of the 'New Artists Exhibit' that will show
the work of artists who have joined the gallery in the past year.
If you are in the area, I hope you can stop in!
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11 comments:
Be still my heart! I can't wait to see this at the gallery! Bravo Claire Carnell!!!
This is so far one of my favorites. Just took my breath away. The lilac is my husbands and my special flower. Beautiful! Can't wait to see this in person!
Simply beautiful!!
This is gorgeous Claire!! And amazingly my mom kept a similar amethyst vase which only came out when the lilacs were in bloom...still one of my favorite flowers/smells. I am looking forward to seeing the original in the gallery.
Oh, WOW, Clare, you ARE one of the "new artists"! I was under impression that you should be there forever and ever already... Love this you painting and love lilac in general. You did such a great job with this one! See you at the show!
Very, very pretty!
This painting is beautifully nostalgic and conveys your warm memory wonderfully.
STUNNING!
Love,love, LOVE!!!!!
This is just beautiful. I can remember having lilac bushes in our yard when I was growing up. I loved seeing them gently blowing in the wind and smelling that beautiful scent. Wonderful Painting!
Thanks so much everyone for your very kind comments! I've been away all weekend, and what a nice surprise to find on my return.
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