Satsuma Vase

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Very delicate. I love the subtle reflection of the vase on the marble.

Posted by Wendy Thompson on Sat 05 Sep 21:30:26

Fabulous, really like the delicacy and lightness of touch

Posted by Heather Love on Sun 06 Sep 07:02:19

Love those carnations and the shapes you have created Shelagh. Oil pastels and watercolours are such difficult mediums but you have created a wonderful piece of work from them.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Sun 06 Sep 15:48:50

Thank you all for the positive feedback and such kind words. It does mean so much.

Posted by Shelagh Fairbank on Sun 06 Sep 20:50:15

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05/09/2020

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After watching a recent programme about American Impressionists, Maria Oakey Dewing stood out for me as I too have a love of gardens and flowers, and in particular her painting called 'Carnations in a Satsuma Vase'. So instead of oils, which I don't use, my version is with the next best thing, oil pastels, with a touch of watercolour for the background.

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Shelagh Fairbank

I took up painting after retiring in 2017, having not done any since 'O' Level Art - now I find I can't stop. Painting or drawing has certainly filled the void, (after a worklife in IT), with ease and offered the perfect contrast. My painting is quite eclectic and I paint what takes my fancy or…

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