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Eavesdropper

Here is my favorite pewter pitcher again - having a whispered conversation with the onion. And there is the little salt cellar listening in! Oil on linen

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Anna Lo Bello 14 May 2014

beautiful painting!

Anonymous Guest 24 Dec 2013

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Sean Donahue 03 Jan 2012

Awe, c'mon now, Betty! This is a photograph! ;) Absolutely Stunning!

Artist Reply: No, Sean - it really is a painting. You can tell by the slightly flawed ellipses in the salt cellar! LOL

Namita Kulkarni 18 Nov 2007

Ridiculously skilful work!

Andrea Latina 11 Jan 2007

good lights!!

Emily Reed 26 Jul 2006

Gorgeous!!!! Just gorgeous!!!!

Sergey Kurbatov 21 Oct 2005

Wonderful! So simple things and so much love in your work, Betty.

Ines Froehlich 14 Jun 2005

Awesome still life paintings!! Great!!

Artist Reply: Thanks so much, Ines, for your enthusiasm!

ashok nayak 09 Jun 2005

great skill betty!beautiful peice of work.

Artist Reply: Thank you, Ashok. I really appreciate your comment!

Katrina Sesum 08 Jun 2005

You have great skill, Betty. Well done!

Artist Reply: Thank you, Katrina. How kind of you to say so!

WESTERN ARTWORK By Denny Karchner 31 May 2005

outstanding piece Betty! fantastic style and techinque my friend.--denny

Artist Reply: Oooeee! All of that, Denny? My swelled head will burst! Thanks so much!

Katerina Koukiotis 31 May 2005

beautifuul still life painting Betty :)

Artist Reply: I appreciate your kind comment, Katerina!

Martha Miller 30 May 2005

this reminds me of a grandmas kitchen somewhere.........very nicely done.

Artist Reply: Thank you, Martha! Well - I'm certainly a grandma - so it figures!

joel zelikovitz 23 May 2005

Here is what I like about this. !. The top ridge of the pitcher is highlighted just perfectly.2. The sugar looks granulated. The onion....I think I can smell it. The reflection in the wood grain is sooo splendid. I can look at this for a long time. The longer I look the more I see. Is this for sale?

Artist Reply: My goodness, Joel - thanks! I was pleased with the rim of the pitcher myself! And, thanks for asking, but it is not for sale. My still life disappears rather rapidly. (thank goodness)

Julieanne Nielsen 20 May 2005

Very good, the reflections and the way you have controled the light. I could almost reach in and pour a drink. Wow!

Artist Reply: Thank you, Julieanne! I do appreciate your kindness!

Marlem Diaz 17 May 2005

Excellent! This work has a great composition and contrast. My senses went into activation as soon as I looked into this piece of art!

Artist Reply: Thank you, Marlem! I am happy that it pleased your senses!

Luke Lauch 17 May 2005

Something to see at every look! Thanks

Artist Reply: Thank you, Luke. That's what we like to hear - constant discovery in a piece!

Linda Eades Blackburn 16 May 2005

B-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l!

Artist Reply: Thank you, Linda. Short, sweet and much appreciated!

Terry Bullard 16 May 2005

just lovely, I like how you captured the reflections and shadows - great work

Artist Reply: Thank you, Terry. As I've said before, reflections and shadows are a great part of what makes painting still life fun to do!

Anonymous Guest 16 May 2005

Nicely done!! Painterly, transluscent onion. Beautifully rendered pitcher, especially the rim. I find the scale implied by the salt cellar a little confusing. It makes the pitcher look like a water pitcher and the onion look HUGE. It's also about the same color, form and texture as the main elements. Maybe a small eggplant or a small turnip with the complimentary colors, textures and shapes would make for a more interesting eavesdropper? The purples, violets and greens would also activate the adjacent yellows, oranges, and pink, making for an even more exciting picture! Again, nicely done!

Artist Reply: Thank you, Anonymous, for stopping by! I am sure that all you suggest is true but - that day I was thinking analogous color, not contrast, and metal texture. Wanted to show the great difference in rendering pewter and silver. Perhaps you are not familiar with individual place-setting salt cellars? They are quite small with tiny serving spoons. I assure you that the scale is correct - the objects sat right in front of me. Also, I didn't think that another fruit or veggie would suggest the "eavesdropping" aspect of my narrative as well as the meddlesome little bowl! But I am thankful that my painting held your interest long enough for you to think about it and to comment on it! Suggestions are always welcome!

lerat andree 16 May 2005

Beautiful realistic still life painting. Love your technique. Thanks Betty for your comment. Cheers, Andree

Artist Reply: You are welcome, Andree, and I thank you, too.

francis kwok peng kin 15 May 2005

so fine and realistic work.....

Artist Reply: That a watercolor master like you should think so, is very flattering. Thanks!

Paul Sandilands 15 May 2005

finely rendered painting

Artist Reply: Thank you, Paul. I am honored that you think so.

Christine brand 15 May 2005

Ah Hah! that onion better keep quiet! just as I suspected! got the stories to tell! Well, maybe it has some tales that will make us cry tears of joy, that must be it! Don't want to get synical on U, sorry. U should write a little book, the Onion Oral Narratives! this is wonderful like a phto! n Yes, I am silly ...I think plants have things to say too! Isn't there a verse in our number one book that says... if We did not praise the highest the Rocks would cry out!?...so there we have it! U r an inspiration Betty. Truly a blessing! such excellence! such glow!

Artist Reply: Oh, Christine! You do wax lyrical! But, as one tree hugger to another, I do thank you!

Les Jobes 14 May 2005

oh Betty, your narritive is as creative as your painting! And your painting is awesome! photo quality! The reflections in the table and pewter pitcher are outstanding, and the detailing of the onion is incredable! Excellent oil painting Betty!! :o)

Artist Reply: Oh, Les! You always make me feel so much better than I really am! Thank you!

Julie Mayser 14 May 2005

Betty, this is wonderful. I love the soft reflections in the pewter, the roundness of all those privy to the conversation... the stillness and listening look of the onion. I think the pewter pitcher is a "big mouth"!

Artist Reply: Thanks, Julie. You are right! That pitcher does have a big mouth - but I love him just the same!

georgia brown 14 May 2005

Amazing job Betty!!!!!!

Artist Reply: Thanks, Georgia. Not so amazing - I just paint what I see!

Jerie kunitsky 14 May 2005

Super work...I love your style

Artist Reply: Thank you, Jerie. Hm. I wasn't aware that I really have a style??

stan jones 14 May 2005

its always a pleasure to see your work when you post the shadows are perfect amazing piece Betty love it

Artist Reply: As always, Stan, you are too kiind!

Joke Schotting 14 May 2005

Very very beautiful work Betty!!

Artist Reply: Thank you, Joke! I hope it is!

Pat Abbott 14 May 2005

So realistic and beautiful. Very fine work, Betty.

Artist Reply: Thank you, Pat. Realism is what I strive for!

Yvonne Carter 14 May 2005

Beautiful! You got the onion skin right on...

Artist Reply: Thanks, Yvonne. Onion skin is one of the most fun things to paint!

Nancy Costley 14 May 2005

Very traditional with great tones.

Artist Reply: I thank you, Nancy. Where is your portfolio??

Renee Nemerov 14 May 2005

Skilful well done

Artist Reply: Thank you, Renee, for calling me "skillful". I try.

sher richardson 14 May 2005

my goodness betty, this is so impressive.. the shadows and highlights on the table are wonderfully accomplished...

Artist Reply: Sher, again you are too kind. Those things you mentioned, among others, are what make painting still life FUN!

Aris Stathakis 14 May 2005

that's great, perfect!

Artist Reply: Thank you, Aris, for your kindness. But, again - it's not perfect. Shall I point out a major flaw? No, I think I'll let you find it.

thea walstra 14 May 2005

Perfect in every way and very beautiful work Betty

Artist Reply: No, no, Thea! Not perfect - but thank you for thinking so.

jennifer blenkinsopp 14 May 2005

lovely colour and composition.

Artist Reply: Thank you, Jennifer. They are favorite props.