Sunday, April 17, 2011

Still Life of J. Alden Wier's Old Turpentine Bottles

I love the color of these bottles in the light and the shadows that they cast....a linseed oil bottle also... Left overs from an artist's studio....from another life time....J. Alden Wier's lifetime to be exact....that would be the American Impressionist whose home and studio, now Wier Farm in Ridgefield Ct., was once the home of my dearest friend and her father the great painter, Sperry Andrews. When the family moved out and left the property to the National Trust they took with them the contents of the studios( toxic substances not wanted)...which they kindly offered to me to use....and paint....18x24" oil on canvas
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6 comments:

  1. jessie edwardsApril 18, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    It seems like you bring life, joy and beauty to everything around you!

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  2. Kate Knapp Artist BlogApril 19, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    That is a wonderful observation and I appreciate it very much...maybe a wee bit over the top....but will accept with gratitude

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  3. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    Appreaciate for the work you have put into this post, it helps clear up some questions I had.

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  4. cbaApril 27, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    I think these were Weir's bottles, originally.

    At least some of them. The palette knife I'm pretty sure was Father's.

    Very nice. Historique!

    And yes, you do. My Mother once said "Thank God for Katie Knapp!"

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  5. Kate Knapp Artist BlogApril 28, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Actually I think you are right...they were Wier's..too old to be Sperry's....Wow that makes this alot more interesting...or more historic anyway....

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  6. AnonymousAugust 15, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    When will you post again ? Been looking forward to this !

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