Tuesday, November 29, 2011

"My Country is Winter" Painting

My country isn't a country, it's winter
my garden isn't a garden, it's the plain
my road isn't a road, it's the snow
My country isn't a country, it's winter


refrain from "My Country" by Gilles Vigneault

Growing up in Montreal Quebec I had favorite French singers and Gilles was one of them. His beautiful song about winter in Canada especially Quebec expresses my feelings perfectly. So thinking of this song the other morning I decided to paint a little 12" x 12" canvas similar to the wonderfully simple style of Quebec artist Jean Paul Lemieux (another personal favorite of mine) and here she is.


I really enjoyed painting this woman walking through the snow and may have to explore this style more deeply.
Have a happy, warm day!
Tina xo






24 comments:

  1. Thank you for stopping by my blog for a visit.Oh Tina-She's perfect!I'm painting a winter landscape,almost finished.Let see if I have the nerve to post it.I've only been painting for maybe 2 years at the most.You enjoy your week-Denise

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  2. Oh Tina! I love this picture! Beautiful! :)
    Have a great week!
    Hugs,
    Sonya

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  3. It's a wonderful piece. You do fine work!

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  4. Nice work, good color. I like it!

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  5. I love the painting. I love the warmth of her orange woolen coat against the cold blue sky and the snow, it is beautiful.

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  6. Hello Tina, Welcome to my blog, so glad you have joined. Looking forward to following your blog...in particular seeing your painting - you have captured the style of Jean-Paul Lemieux so well.

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  7. Tina!!
    Hello!
    I am slowly posting my Christmas Home Tour room by room over on my Christmas blog.
    Stop by if you have some time!!!


    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  8. Tina, I think you should explore that style, you are great at it! The picture is gorgeous!

    Carol

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  9. Oh I absolutely love your painting and the verse. The lady speaks to me of a time when I was in Minnesota and we had a snowstorm that left the world so enchanting. I went for a magical walk in the silent beauty of it all. Thank you for sharing this wonderful painting.

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  10. So pretty! Love the colors and the way you've applied them....almost looks like a watercolor rather than on canvas. I love it!

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  11. You are a very talented artist. This is a wonderful painting.

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  12. Hi Tina, did you realise that the Background Fairy Widget is covering up where people can "follow" your blog.
    x shirley

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  13. She is marvelous! I simply love this style also, very sweet. Your first soldered piece turned out fabulous too, it really is addicting! I just love seeing your work, it's so inspiring.
    t.xoxoxox

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  14. Good morning Tina.....thanks so much for your recent visit. I know it is hard to visit everyone in blogging so I'm always glad to see an old friend.

    I quite like this new style.....simple and elegant.

    xo

    Jo

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  15. She is lovely, Tina. I think perhaps she loves the snow as much as I do!
    I hope you have a lovely day!
    Hugs,
    Zuzu

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  16. Hi Tina, WOW this is awesome. I love her and the inspiration to this painting. You are one talented lady my friend.

    Thank you for stopping by and your kind comment. Good luck in my giveaway.
    Have a wonderful Christmas and memories to keep you warm all winter.

    Hugs, Celestina Marie

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  17. I love your folk art paintings. This reminds me of my time spent in Canada as a child. xoxo

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  18. Tina.... what a wonderful painting of your girl! I love that style! Also, I was reading about your jewelry creating and am so impressed with you necklace! And.... I really enjoyed your slide show. You do it all, and I love that! Thanks for dropping by...
    Happy Day!
    dulcy

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  19. Hi Tina,
    I love this painting. There is such depth to who she is in her face. That is difficult to do with watercolor. Your artwork is gorgeous.
    Karen

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  20. Hi Tina, Love viewing this gorgeous painting again. Thank you for stopping by and your kind comment. You are always so encouraging and it touches my heart.

    Hugs, Celestina Marie

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Thank you so much for taking the time to visit and for leaving a comment. It truly brightens my day to read your thoughtful remarks!
Tina xo