Friday, June 3, 2011

Oil Painting "Watermelon For Snacks" by Artist, NORA KASTEN

"Watermelon For Snacks"
© Nora Kasten
Oil painting with palette knife on linen  (18"x20")  Completed June 3, 2011


"It's good to be back at the easel today and I'm not concerned how the painting turned out.  Of course I always want to do better but that's not the main concern for now.  

I've had an attitude adjustment that has helped.  Also, another thing learned that for me to function as a normal human being and not on the emotional roller coaster, I must get a good night's rest. . .  .even if I have to take a 5mg. Ambien to do so sometime.  I believe taking meds to cope with grieving can only be a band-aid and may even prolong the process.  

Well, here this widow is in beautiful, sunny Naples, Florida and though I have not walked on the beach very much in years past, now I find it to be good therapy.  Walking from 6pm to 7pm is a great time because it's still sunny and warm but not the hot noon day sun.  There is always a wonderful breeze and I like to walk splashing in the water,  just at the edge of the Gulf.  I am Blessed."

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13 comments:

  1. Kathy CousartFriday, June 3, 2011 at 3:48:00 PM EDT

    Wonderful painting! So proud of you and love everything about it but most especially that you had a good time doing it and are finding more of those "happies". Yay for you and walking and enjoying the beauty of the beach will certainly soothe and heal the spirit. I am smiling and thinking of you!

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  2. KarlaFriday, June 3, 2011 at 4:45:00 PM EDT

    Love this painting Nora!

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  3. billspaintingmnFriday, June 3, 2011 at 9:13:00 PM EDT

    What a wonderful painting! The colors in this describe watermelon
    perfectly!
    Fun to read your post! :)

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  4. taioSunday, June 5, 2011 at 5:50:00 PM EDT

    wow,wonderful

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  5. Elizabeth ChapmanSunday, June 5, 2011 at 7:42:00 PM EDT

    It's all so beautiful!!.. as you are!!

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  6. Susan RouxMonday, June 6, 2011 at 9:23:00 AM EDT

    Hi Nora,

    I like what you did with this! So happy to hear you're out walking. It sounds like wonderful therapy. Wish I could join you on the water's edge...

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  7. Ellen Cramer Fine ArtTuesday, June 7, 2011 at 1:49:00 PM EDT

    I was excited to see the finished version. You posted the beginnings earlier. Love the color--but I always love your color! You are one of the best floral/still life artists--and a really great person! Think of you and appreciate your help and encouragement.

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  8. CWMundyTuesday, June 14, 2011 at 12:36:00 PM EDT

    Very nice !

    Rebecca Mundy

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  9. CWMundyWednesday, June 15, 2011 at 11:56:00 AM EDT

    Nora,
    One more commment...CW says "The watermelon feels and looks like watermelon! I love the complimentary colors of the melon and the abstract qualities behind it."
    CW

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  10. NORA KASTENWednesday, June 15, 2011 at 10:02:00 PM EDT

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  11. NORA KASTENWednesday, June 15, 2011 at 10:11:00 PM EDT

    Ellen,
    Your kind words are appreciated and hope you know how much I look forward to each of your new works.

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  12. NORA KASTENWednesday, June 15, 2011 at 10:21:00 PM EDT

    Rebecca & CW,
    I am most happy to receive your comments. Just last Sunday I was telling a gallery director here in Naples about you, CW. . . . and how I have learned the very most about painting from you. Many thanks again for your instruction.

    CW, just looked at your self portrait and sure glad you did that. It's a wonderful painting.

    Nora

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