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Luncheon of the Boating Party – Part 3

2011_luncheonOTBoatingParty

Life is never as it seems on the surface. The decorating project to fill a niche in my kitchen that began last June is finally complete! I needed a sparkling, emotional, lively and color rich painting for the wall area above my … Continue reading

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Luncheon of the Boating Party – Part 2

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Renoir’s Luncheon of the Boating Party sparkles with life. Why? The atmosphere is one of timeless pleasure. Gathered around a table replete with wine, fruit, and shimmering tableware, the diners have just finished a satisfying meal. But what makes this … Continue reading

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Luncheon of the Boating Party – Part 1

Finished Study, 16 x 20, gouache on gessoed Cresent water-media board

Vive la moderne! What began as a decorating project has turned into in-depth study of Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s 1870 painting, Luncheon of the Boating Party. The colors and mood of the painting convey exactly what I want to feel in my kitchen; people … Continue reading

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