Monday, September 7, 2009

Autumn


Autumn

Don't the colors in this bowl remind you of fall and the trees changing? As you can see there is a heavy concentration of rusts and oranges in this piece. I left a little of the green just to give the impression that the tree leaves had not changed color completely. In this case one of my favorite Bullseye colors, Mineral Green, to represent the remaining leaves. And I added some Bullseye marzipan and amber streakie to represent a little of the tree bark...I'm thinking of Aspen bark.

Autumn is my favorite time of year. I love the crisp cool air as summer fades. Aspens are one of my favorite trees. They generally turn a beautiful rich gold, but there are those rich russet ones that show up here and there as Dan & I find when we hike in the fall. I can't wait! This year we will hike Rocky Mountain National Park and I'll be looking for those rust colored Aspens, while the bull elks bugle in the background. I love fall.

Addendum: Photo credit ~ Daniel Krucoff

15 comments:

Anonymous said...

I love the way you took this pic and got the light to shine through. Nice piece.

Anonymous said...

I love the way you took this pic and got the light to shine through. Nice piece.

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous bowl & beautiful photo!

SCJ Jewelry Design said...

Kathleen, this is gorgeous! I love fall and fall colors, too. Love your description here.
What do you/Dan use to create that beautiful, soft reflection underneath the bowl? The photo is fabulous, too!

Kathleen Krucoff said...

Hi Robin! Thanks for stopping by and I appreciate your comments.

I owe Dan the photo credit. He has done such a great job in taking pictures of my work.

Hi Linda! I'll pass along your comment to Dan. Thanks; glad you like the bowl.

Hi Sandy. Dan has ordered graduated backgrounds for photo back drops. This one fades from light to dark gray. Glad you like the piece too. Thanks.

K S Jewellery Designs said...

Wow! You've done it again - a masterpiece! Amazing photo too. What teamwork!
Kristin :)

Diary of a Madd Weekly Painter said...

Hey Kathleen, I agree w/all above. Great for you to have such a good photographer on staff. Cheap too, I bet. The photo is great because the glass work is so great! Hope you had a great LaborDay.

Kathleen Krucoff said...

Thanks Kristin! Dan's photography is pretty awesome.

Oh Sue, you are so sweet. Thanks and yes we did have a nice Labor Day weekend. Hope yours was great too.

Sharmon Davidson said...

Beautiful piece! and I'm so jealous you get to hike in the Rockies!

Karen said...

The way Dan took this photo is magnificent...it makes your work glow, literally. I agree with everyone on that!

Kathleen Krucoff said...

Thanks Sharmon! Hey, come on out and join us some time.

Hi Karen. The art of photography! Dan has done a wonderful job capturing this one. Thanks, I'll let him know.

T.L. Anderson said...

Autumn, yes! Wow,I'm in awe and
at a loss for words,which translates
to "great job" to both you & Dan!
Take care,
Tom

Swati said...

Ooooooooooooooooooooooooh!!!! I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kathleen Krucoff said...

Oh thanks so much Tom! I greatly appreciate it. I'll pass it along to Dan too.

Hi Swati! You are so sweet. Thanks so much. Great comment. LOL.

Deborah Younglao, Silk Painter said...

Fabulous photo. And I love the color scheme in this piece.