Thursday, May 22, 2008

More to do...
12 x 12
Oil on Board

This work in progress still needs more detail and brightening up of the strawberries. I might even change the color of the base that the bowl and strawberries are sitting on. More later...when it is done...hopefully, today.

If you are interested in purchasing this painting please email me at ritamarandino1@mac.com

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

"Silver Pitcher"
Oil on Canvas
11 x 14
sold

I finally finished this painting. The colors are a little more vibrant in real life but I don't want to mess around with color correction on the slide because it is only on the blog page that it doesn't show up as strongly. My daughter thinks the white highlights are too bright. What do you think? Click on the word "Comments" below and you can let me know. Thanks.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

"Portovenere"
24 x 36
Giclee on Canvas
$350

Portovenere is a beautiful Liguran coastal village in Italy. It is even more beautiful than Portofino which is considered to be the Italian Riviera. The castle-like structure on the top of the mountain was originally a temple to Venus but is now a little monastery church. Venere in Italian means Venus. Thus, the name of the town, Port of Venus. This is a giclée* reproduction of a painting this painting. It is a limited edition of 250 and would be number 2 in the series.

If you are interested in purchasing this giclee please email me at ritamarandino1@mac.com

*(A giclée is an exact reproduction on stretched canvas. It is an extrememly high resolution digital print that is created with a ink-jet printer using fade resistant archival inks.)

Monday, May 19, 2008

"Wine and Cheese"
24 x 36
Giclée* on Canvas
$350

I painted this still life with specific colors in mind. I wanted to create a yellow and blue environment with objects that that portrayed a little bit of luxury. This giclée* is a limited edition and would be number 2 in a series of 250.

*(A giclée is an extremely high resolution digital print that is created with an ink-jet printer using fade resistant archival inks. It is an exact reproduction and is stretched on canvas.)

If you would like to purchase this giclee please contact me at ritamarandino1@mac.com

Saturday, May 17, 2008

"Late in the Evening"
24 x 36
Giclée* on Canvas
$350

This is another giclée.* It is also a limited edition and would be number 2 out of 250. The lighting in this painting is somewhat moody but the light color of the model's slip brings your eye into focus on the her face. I particularly liked the idea of the model being reflected in the mirror. I think it adds to the dreamy atmosphere.

If you would like to purchase this giclee please contact me at ritamarandino1@mac.com

*(A giclee is an extremely high resolution digital print that is creared with an ink-jet pringer using fade resistant archival inks and is printed on canvas. It is an exact replication of the original.)

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

"Tulips and Pears"
24 x 24
Giclée* on Canvas
$225

This is the companion piece to "Fruitation". It is also a giclée. *(See yesterday's "Fruitation" for an explanation of giclée.) In fact, I have the originals hanging on my living room wall and they really look beautiful. The giclée is an exact reproduction and I sign every one so you would have an original signature. This also is a limited edition and would be number 2 out of 250.

If you would like to purchase this giclee please contact me at ritamarandino1@mac.com

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

"Fruitation"
24 x 24
Giclée on Canvas
$225

I know it has been a while since I posted but I have been buried under paper work and also have been waiting to hear from my giclée printer about new pricing. The above painting is a reproduction called a giclée. A giclée is an extrememly high resolution digital print that is created with an ink-jet printer using fade-resistant archival inks. This giclée is a limited edition of 250 prints and would be number 2 in the series.

If you would like to purchase this giclee please contact me at ritamarandino1@mac.com