Sunday, January 16, 2011

FLY ONE


















24x36 oil on canvas
SOLD



Buggin again! So much fun to paint, however I would suggest, for the purposes of this painting being attractive enough to enjoy, that we put aside our knowledge of where these puppies land and what they do when they get there and just try hard focus on the lovely array of color on it's back.

Try. Try really hard. I am. Ick!
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19 comments:

  1. Autumn LeavesJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    I despise these insects but have always admired that reflective green that shows in certain lights on their...backs? Beautifully done, Suzanne!!

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  2. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    Oh Suzanne, only you could take a much hated and ugly subject and make something to admire out of it. I have to agree about that beautiful green that you captured so well.

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  3. BarbaraJanuary 17, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Beautiful. I think it's curious that we dislike these flies so much. Hummingbirds have a similar iridescence and annoying buzz, and nobody hates hummingbirds. Must be the germs. This fly will have a chance to be a fly on somebody's wall.

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  4. Christine Mercer-VernonJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    love love love love love this. :]

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  5. Karen Martin SampsonJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    This is absolutely beautiful. I agree that I am not a big fan of flies but they have their own beauty and purpose (I suppose!). Nice job.

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  6. Linda PoppleJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Damn, your good!!!

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  7. Kim RempelJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Wow!! Suzanne! This is AWESOME! Love all the colour shifts and delicate wings...beautiful placement on the canvas. Great job!

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  8. Bruce ShermanJanuary 18, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Hi Suzanne!... Shoo Fly! Shoo!... I despise flies ...usually! Having worked in a dairy barn... it's about their vittles... then landin' on moi... that forms my fierce feelings!

    By taken to the perspective you have created here... "You" have added beauty and an aura of colour that's... delicious (to the eye)!!! A great piece as usual Suzanne!

    Thanks for your gracious comments re:my new project!

    Good Painting!
    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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  9. jsicignano2.blogspot.comJanuary 18, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Suzanne, your are an amazing artist. For me to say how beautiful a fly is, what magnificent color. It's true when they say beauty is everywhere.

    All the best to you.

    Joan

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  10. suzanneberryJanuary 18, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Thank you all so very much!

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  11. Tweedles -- that's meJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    "The Rainbow Fly" so beautiful
    love
    tweedles

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  12. Jeanne LevasseurJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    I just LOVE it!! Wonderful piece!!

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  13. Gwen BellJanuary 22, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    You know how I LOVE your bugs...so glad to see you buggin' again! This one is a real beauty. Gorgeous colors!

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  14. Kathy MallatJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    I've been admiring your artwork for some time now, Suzanne. Everytime I think to comment, you post something more spectacular than the last...like this fly! Love everything about it. Thanks for keeping me wanting more.

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  15. Diana MarshallJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    Another beauty that I almost missed, I love visiting your blog and just enjoying your paintings and your skill, hoping I could soak up a bit just by looking in awe at them :)

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  16. Jala PfaffJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    How good are you? So good that you can make me contemplate the beauty in a bug. And I am quite the bug-hater.

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  17. Diana Moses BotkinJanuary 27, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    What an amazing painting! Thank you for taking the time to paint such a hated subject and show us the amazing beauty.

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  18. Kelley Carey MacDonaldJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Perfect. You can make me love a FLY. :)

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  19. Leslie HawesApril 10, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Love all your art, but ~really~ like the bugs! The wasps, fly, lady bug, all on the white background.
    Really like them.

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