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Dayton, WA
$325.00
Title
Tea By The Sea
Artist
Steve Henderson
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
A still life painting gathers items that go well together visually, even when they seem somewhat disparate. One of the ideas is to give the viewer a visual assortment of colors, textures, and subject matters upon which to reflect, as they allow their eye to roam gently, and stop, throughout the picture. (Another idea is to exact a challenge upon the artist, to pull the elements together into a pleasing array.)
In the still life artwork, Tea by the Sea, the theme revolves around tea accoutrements and seashells, the hardness of ceramic and sea shells softened by the loosely draping fabric at the base, as well as that in the background. Flowers also make their appearance, as actual flowers in the vase, as well as images on both the teapot and cups (a hard surface) as well as the fabric backdrop (a soft one).
The push and pull and interplay of textures and subject matter creates a pleasing tension, There are so many things to look at, so many elements to view: behind the clear glass of the vase is a distorted view of the flowered fabric. Light shining on the array casts some area into shadow, but glints off upon the teapot as well as the large conch shell on the left, adding dimensions of color to each.
Life is a bit like this – a series of disparate elements that, taken separately, seem to have nothing to do with one another at all (seriously, have you ever found a teapot on the beach? Or set your hand upon a shell as you’re reaching for a tea cup?).
But these disparate elements, set together in one spot, begin to form a unity, a sense of completeness as a whole. There is light and darkness; hardness and softness; items from sea and land – and they all work together somehow to create a picture, one that invites the eye to roam around gently, then stop in one spot and another and reflect, and think.
Featured in 17 Fine Art America groups.
First Place Winner in the Traditional Containers Contest sponsored by the ROAR group, October 2019.
Uploaded
November 21st, 2018
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Punta Gorda, FL - United States
Congratulations on your Top Finish in the contest… GREATEST OF ALL TIME STILL LIFE DESIGN CONTEST! F/L
Ridgefield, WA - United States
Congratulations for 2nd place win in the "STILL LIFE PAINTING AND DRAWING COMPETITION" Contest for this wonderful work!
Danville, KY - United States
Steve, all four entries are stunningly beautiful...best to you!...one of my faves!
Danville, KY - United States
...that will finish the elegant birthday touch... ...v...WONDERful!... Best to you, Steve!
Danville, KY - United States
And so, Steve, here is the edible, “Cream Tea” for six which was inspired by your lovely painting, hosted last year and posted today...apologies for my “slightly delayed” response...:-)...older moments. Your work is always inspiring. https://fineartamerica.com/featured/edible-sea-inspired-tea-laurel-adams.html?newartwork=true
Steve Henderson replied:
You fulfilled your vision most elegantly and thoughtfully, Laurel. Congratulations! I am most honored indeed that the artwork Tea By The Sea could inspire such creativity in your soul and generosity of spirit to share that creation with those around you: a wonderful, straight forward way in which to bring joy and light into the lives of others. Thank you for sharing. Bravo!
Danville, KY - United States
This piece always draws me back, Steve! On seeing earlier interchanges, I am aware that I did not post my actual “Tea by the Sea” response back in real time. The year, 2018 posed a difficult health picture for me, spilling into 2019; the reference photograph is in the final half hour pre-tea; however, I will make good on my promise and will post my amateur photograph ...more to follow.
Port Orange, FL - United States
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p
Zagreb, Cr - Croatia
What a wonderful still life painting. Great textures, light and shade, a whiff of the past. l/f/pin/fb
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