Acrylics. Sometimes you love them, sometimes you want to leave their caps off and let them dry to death slowly. Does that sound a little mean or unbalanced? Hope not. I guess the idea of painting quickly with limited blending possibilities has its uses.
The painting above, on board, was based on a photo of a jug, mugs and a tray (no!) I saw in a home interiors magazine a while ago that really appealed to me. The colours and form were calling my name. I added in the background with a little inspiration from Eduoard Benedictus (1878-1930), an Art Deco designer from Paris.
I experimented by under-painting the entire surface in varying shades of blue. The result is vaguely reminscent of the dark outlines of some of the forms in Margaret Preston’s later still-life works. (I was reading a book about her at the time…)
P.S. Couldn’t finish without a little shout out to Deb, a talented artist, who I was with when I painted this. Hope to see more of her work soon.
Rupert Street Digest 
Jen
April 6, 2011
Love the Big blue jug. But especially the shine on the tray! Nice one LL.
Laura@RupertStreetDigest
April 12, 2011
Having thanked you privately, I will now thank you publicly..
Thanks luv,
Lx
Caroline
April 6, 2011
Wow Laura!!!!!!!!! Your painting are getting better and better every time! I am so impressed! Good decision of quitting your day job, you go girl. Looking forward to seeing many more lovely paintings soon (have to admit I do not understand or know any of the artists you mention but that doesn’t matter… right?). Have a good day.
Laura@RupertStreetDigest
April 12, 2011
Thanks Caroo! So glad you drop by from time to time. You are going great guns as well by the looks of things. And yeah, you’re totally right about the artists!
Lx
jules @ The Diversion Project
April 6, 2011
i love this one, is in my top five. xxx
Laura@RupertStreetDigest
April 12, 2011
Maybe that can be a product category in my Etsy shop? “Jules’ Top 5”.. just might work for me with all your online cred!
Lx
Deb
April 6, 2011
I was impressed by this the first time I saw it. But have you repainted it? It is even better than I remember. I think you have well and truly overcome the limitations of acrylics. Debx
Laura@RupertStreetDigest
April 12, 2011
No, must just be looking better because it is reduced in size (love how that happens!).
Lx
anni
April 7, 2011
How talented are you! Love it xxx
Laura@RupertStreetDigest
April 12, 2011
You’re a sweetie. Thanks hon.
Lx
Jim
April 8, 2011
Very stylish and accomplished:)
Deb
April 8, 2011
I did not see your bit at the end of this blog, on my first viewing (on a portable device). You are too kind! The Norway oil is coming along, slowly though now that I have had to return to being a wage slave! xx
Laura@RupertStreetDigest
April 12, 2011
I want pics!
Lx
Jen
April 13, 2011
Oh Laura – not that I ever doubted it
but freak me out….
you are one talented chick!!!
BTW I love Margaret Prestons work…one day I aim to own one. Right now I need to be satisfied with pictures in books.
However dear friend, if you are planning on being the next Margaret Preston can I buy one of your artworks now?
I’m loving your decision from so many angles.
Thank you for this. It gives me hope
Jenxo