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A Poem & A Painting: The Countess’ Chandelier

May 27 2014 ·0

Yes, once again this week’s painting was inspired by the BlogTour Milan trip. And yes, once more it is a chandelier. No apologies, I just loved painting this one!

This particular chandelier was in the Dining Room of the Countess Barbuto’s home in Venice. I actually gasped when I saw it because of its beauty, breadth and the magnitude it gave the room. As for this week’s “poem” (it’s a quote), I couldn’t agree more!…

A Poem & A Painting: Pink Birthday

May 19 2014 ·0

This week’s Poem & Painting are personal ones. This weekend we celebrated a special birthday for a very special, vivacious and joyful friend who truly embodies the following sentiment…

A Poem & A Painting: Light

May 12 2014 ·4

As you can see, I am still thinking about the chandeliers of Italy and all that light represents. So much goodness and radiance. Today’s poem is by Aufie Zophy…

A Poem & A Painting: Venice Canal

Apr 28 2014 ·0

As you can imagine, I continue to be inspired by my trip to Italy with BlogTour & Modenus. Today’s poem is called ‘City of the Mind’. It was written by a Venetian poet by the name of Paola Bruna and taken from a book of his poems…

A Poem & A Painting: Italian Dreams

Apr 18 2014 ·0

Today’s poem is taken from a little book called “Italian Dreams”. I can already feel the lasting impact that BlogTourMilan had on me and I know our trip will always be at the forefront of my memory.

A Poem & A Painting: Painting Eliza

Mar 10 2014 ·0

This painting was done in my last Figures and Faces Class and it does not do justice to the beautiful and angelic model we had posing for us. That being said, I rather like this face and it takes me back my high school days when I performed in My Fair Lady. This painting reminds me of Eliza Doolittle and her lines:

Caught My Eye…

Feb 26 2014 ·0

Here are a few fabulous things that Caught My Eye this week on the World Wide Web…

A Poem & A Painting: Colors of India

Feb 24 2014 ·0

I met Irene Turner, the Principal behind Irene Turner Interior Design & Renovation, at last year’s Design Blogger’s Conference in Los Angeles. I’ve featured her on the blog before, including this post dedicated to one of her amazing Pinterest boards. Well, for the past several weeks Irene has been on the trip of a lifetime visiting India. She has been posting the most interesting, colorful and beautiful photos on her personal Facebook page. I’ve never been to India myself but have been exposed to this exotic land through various books and movies which have piqued my curiosity about this place for a long time. Particularly as I look at Irene’s photos, I find India so fascinating as it is so different that anything else I have ever experienced. From what I am told, every sense is awakened in this faraway place.

A Poem & A Painting: The Music Room

Feb 17 2014 ·1

My son Freddy is a musician and it’s hard to remember a time when my home didn’t have a piano. Listening to my son play is one of my greatest pleasures…

A Poem & A Painting: Three Little Kisses

Feb 10 2014 ·0

This week brings us Valentine’s Day. Such a sweet and magnificent Holiday ~ truly my favorite!

Seriously, can you imagine that there is a day set aside for Love? I just adore the idea that on this day anyone has the opportunity to tell a friend, a child (small or large), a lover, a husband or wife, or a special someone that you care for them, that you couldn’t live without them, and that your life is better because they are in it.

A Poem & A Painting: Pears

Feb 03 2014 ·0

While the calendar may have flipped to February over the weekend, it is still the beginning of the New Year for Pamela Copeman Design Group. With the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge completed for January, it’s time to shake things up a bit! I’ve been hard at work behind the scenes with my team and we’ve dreamed up some new features for Posh Palettes this year which I am excited to be introducing over the course of the next couple of weeks…

30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge: Wrapping Up & Looking Ahead

Jan 31 2014 ·1

What a way to jump start the year artistically: attempting to paint 30 Paintings in 30 Days!

I have been listening to Leslie Saeta and her podcasts on Artists Helping Artists for well over a year now. I have long been intrigued by the concept of her 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge. Prior to each new Challenge, Leslie shares an outline on how to prepare for the month. Her plan includes the obvious:

30 Paintings in 30 Days: Day 29

Jan 29 2014 ·0

I loved painting this piece. Maybe because the composition is more detailed, maybe because of the colors or maybe because I can visualize myself in this chair breathing in the fragrance of the fleurs sipping a glass of champagne….

30 Paintings in 30 Days: Day 28

Jan 28 2014 ·0

On one hand, I love the crowded furniture in this scene.

On the other hand, I am not thrilled with the figure. Thank goodness I am taking a figure painting class!

I also decided to add an abstract version of this painting. My question to you, “to abstract or not to abstract?”…

30 Paintings in 30 Days: Day 27

Jan 27 2014 ·0

Ah, I love this modern chair, looking like it’s relaxing in the sunlight. Sometimes I feel my furniture has a personality…

30 Paintings in 30 Days: Day 23

Jan 23 2014 ·0

“I can paint a sofa in 30 strokes in 30 minutes”

Well, almost! I was in a bit of a rush today ~ drove to Portland, Maine and back ~ whew! This painting was indeed an exercise in getting the strokes down and the values….I hope I got it!