African Violets
by Nancy Kane Chapman
Title
African Violets
Artist
Nancy Kane Chapman
Medium
Painting - Acrylic
Description
My grandmother had African violets in all colors and in all seasons. They were in bloom in her front hallway. I have never been successful with these plants so this sweet plant was painted soon after it was purchased.
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April 2nd, 2015
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Angela Davies
This is one of my favorite paintings of yours, and love the backstory, the violet will always be a favorite flower for me due to my mother's love for them. LF
Nancy Kane Chapman replied:
So nice to receive this comment, Angela. Those flowers take me back to childhood every time I see them!
Latha Gokuldas Panicker
Love your marvelous plant, so fabulously painted instantly,dear Nancy.The cute flowers are protruding from the canvas and I have a feeling to pluck them........(F/L)
Mary Wolf
This is painted so lovely, Nancy. I love the little pot holding this sweet African violet. I also have not had good luck keeping these pretty plants alive :) L/F
Nancy Kane Chapman replied:
Thanks, Mary! I keep this painting close to my desk...for inspiration! And joy!
Karen Adams
It's so funny, Nancy, I could have written every word of your description . . . but I couldn't have painted it as well as you have here! Lovely!. . . .f/l
Nancy Kane Chapman replied:
I wonder...are these the same violets sold 50 years ago...or have they been "altered"? Surely they should be an easy grow indoor plant! Thanks, Karen!
Paul Lovering
A lovely acrylic art Nancy , love the pottery too.
Nancy Kane Chapman replied:
I actually took this to an art class and painted it there. We were told to bring something from home!! Sweet memory for me!
Latha Gokuldas Panicker
Such a warm and gorgeous work,dear Nancy ! (F/L) Wishing You A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year!
Michael Creese
Very good still life Nancy. The texture really brings it to life and I love the subtle color differences in the violets!
Nancy Kane Chapman replied:
How nice of you to drop in on my violets! Thanks, Michael....I'm still back to those panoramic mountain views in beautiful blues...just loved this painting!!
Lois Bryan
Nancy you are a genius ...beautiful painting! And I have to smile, my luck with African violets was about on your level. I say was in the past tense ... I gave up on them years ago, but doesn't mean I don't appreciate them!! And beautiful paintings of them!!! f t
Nancy Kane Chapman replied:
What a nice comment, Lois. This painting has such memories for me. I still have it sitting in my studio...for inspiration!
Angela Davies
Lovely work, as you know I love violets LF
Nancy Kane Chapman replied:
Loved carrying this vase and plant to art class as I learned to paint with acrylics. Such a memory. Everyone else brought photographs!
I'ina Van Lawick
Lovely painting, Nancy. I love the way the paint makes such a lovely impressing with is colors and strokes. LF+
Nancy Kane Chapman replied:
Many thanks, I'ina. I didn't try many in this style but I remember painting this one!
Marsha Heiken
Nancy,CONGRATS on SALES ! I love it,it is so good. Hugs,Marsha F/L
Nancy Kane Chapman replied:
I did like the sale. The buyer bought two more, one a print. It was so fun being purchased! Hugs to you too!
Masha Batkova
Congratulations on the sale
Nancy Kane Chapman replied:
Thanks, Masha. This is the third sale to this buyer....this one a print instead of a card. I'm delighted!
Michael Creese
Such a wonderful painting!
Nancy Kane Chapman replied:
Thank you, Michael! My grandmother always had a "herd" of these plants in her front hallway...winter and summer. The light was just right or....they just liked her. I've never been able to grow these long term!
Nikki Dalton
This is gorgeous Nancy! Love the classical urn and beautiful white violets! Such a superb combination, beautifully done! FL
Nancy Kane Chapman replied:
Out of my past.....when I was taking a class in acrylics and the teacher said.."Bring something to paint from home...." meaning, a photograph. I brought flowers and vase!!!! Lol!
Greta Corens
A beauty it is. L/F
Nancy Kane Chapman replied:
Thank you so much, Greta. This one was done years ago and has memories of a class I took in acrylics. I brought the whole pot into class!!! Funny to remember that.....Happy Easter.
Angela Davies
Just love this!!! I love violets too, had one that lived many years, but after it died no more luck with them for me either. LF
Nancy Kane Chapman replied:
They used to be a hearty plant....these new ones, even with careful watering just disappoint. But so pretty...those furry leaves, too.
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