Friday, February 17, 2012

SOUTHWEST POTTERY by Sharon Benner


I love designing still life and then capturing the mood. This was designed around the green clay pot that had subtle color notes that were influenced by the surrounding pottery. I like to find plain and simple subjects and try to paint them with rich colors. You can see more paintings at www.hanoverareaarts.com/42

10 comments:

Cecelia Lyden said...

Wonderful volumes in your shapes, Sharon. Use of yellow on the vase and background is stunning.

Unknown said...

I really like this painting, Sharon. Your use of color is amazing. I think the bright yellow vase and the yellow in the background really works well with the colors in the rest of the painting and the flowers are the perfect touch.

Julie Riker said...

Sharon, I do not think I have ever seen a painting from you that wasn't a landscape. I must say I am very impressed at the rendering of the forms and the sense of depth in this image - and still it has that wonderful color sense that is so prominent on your landscape work - makes it instantly recognizable as a Sharon Benner.

Pat Koscienski said...

Wow, Sharon, what beautiful color and application of paint. A beauty.

Dianne Lorden said...

Great job, Sharon. The glaze on the green one especially is spot on.

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

I love color - and when I see someone paint color beautifully, it literally gives me goosebumps. I am covered in goosebumps, Sharon!

blah said...

A great arrangement! Really great technique too! Love this!

Unknown said...

I agree with Claire. This one gave me goosebumps and chills; it is so breathtaking. This is spectacular!

Mary Beth Brath said...

This painting was also well received on facebook Sharon. I just love it.

Sharon Benner said...

Thanks for everyone's positive comments. I think I'll set up another and paint in the studio until Spring arrives.