In the Style of Morandi……art class. by Fiona Phipps

That is stunning, Fiona!!

Wow Fiona. I think you done a really good job. Beautiful colours. Looks pastel. 💗💜

I am no expert on Morandi but I do think this is beautiful Fiona - I love the interplay between the soft colours.

I really like it, Fiona. The shapes are Morandi and the set up. The thing which is different are the colours - yours are prettier, his are more “earthy”. But that’s ok, it’s your interpretation. I feel I want to do one now! Some years ago I set up “Morandi on the sideboard”. I remember I found it quite difficult.

Don't know Morandi, but I like this very much.

Flatter background … yes in my opinion, but an excellent representation of Morandi nonetheless!

Ps Fiona - mine is there still, in “Odds and Ends” - definitely my interpretation, not flat enough, which, as Alan says, is one of his characteristics.

Love the colours and shapes Fiona, a really lovely painting.

A wonderful painting Fiona, lovely colours

Love the soft pastel colours, Fiona.

Colours, shapes…brilliant

I've just had a look at Morandi and I think this is a good representation, I like this very much and love the background colours.

Don't know Morandi Fiona but I know a very good still life when I see one.

David, Faye, Sarah, Lewis, Alan, Paul, David, Jenny, Sylvia, Denise…thank you everyone for your wonderful encouraging comments, they are always appreciated. Thank you Marjorie, I’m glad you like it! I did enjoy doing it and always learn something from each artist. I love your interpretation Marjorie, much more like his work.

No, Fiona, your’s is definitely the one!

This is brilliant Fiona. The shape of each object is clearly shown through your super use of colour. I love the way you have blended the background.

Beautiful painting, Fiona - I think you've successfully achieved subtle shifts in tone.

Well observed shapes,like the muted palette.

Like how it's turned out Fiona. definitely achieved the subtle shifts in tone, not easy at all

Wow, Fiona, this is wonderful!

This is beautiful, Fiona. I love love those soft colours.

Love the colours and shapes in your painting. Definitely captured the style of Morandi.

This is beautiful Fiona; love the colours and the textures.. gorgeous!

Thank you all for your very kind and generous words. It was enjoyable to plan and execute.

I think this is marvellous Fiona - Morandi or not.

Beautiful soft pastel colours- and a lovely set up,!

These are really good Fiona, great shading and I like the subdued colours. Have been looking at vases, vessels and bowls myself for "dotty" drawings - I will look at Morandi.

Carol, Rachel and Richard…..many thanks for your lovely feedback. Richard, Morandi has some very good simple shapes, probably on purpose, so he could put all the attention into the shading. They would look great done ‘dotty’.

Instantly noticeable, Fiona, for its delightfully subtle palette. I can't see the problem with the colour, at all, given that it's your interp'. It gets a WOW from me! *smile* Bri

Beautiful tones...lovely painting Fiona!

I agree with Marjorie’s comments in particular: your colours and softness make this more pleasing and attractive than Morandi. Another very interesting and worthwhile exercise Fiona.

lovely handling of the subtle colour shifts..thought it was a watercolour!

Brian, Manoj, Tessa, Bob…….I’m so glad my interpretation has come out okay and you like it…..thank you very much for your generosity.

That is so striking The palette really adds strength to the unfussy composition and painting style

Thank you very much Diana.

I'm not familiar with |Morandi so had to look him up.......I much prefer your version! Soft pastel colours and interesting shapes, very appealing.

Before doing this I had never heard of him either Val, I do like his work, some of it. His whole painting world seemed to revolve in his studio and the same objects. I think he only did a few landscapes. Thank you for your lovely comment.

Absolutely gorgeous

The composition is spot on. It's a very accomplished painting Fiona.

Thank you Romila and Diane for your positive comments.

Its beautiful great paintinh

Thank you Ruth, very kind of you.