Rhythm in red & green & glass

How is there rhythm in red & green & glass? I can’t wait to share. But, before reading on, if you want more information about me, check here.

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The Painting

Here’s this week’s painting called “Rhythm in red & green & glass.” It’s 6×8 inches and painted in oils on panel.

This was a blast to paint. Why? I wish I could clearly say way. Mostly, I love the colors in this set up, for instance. And, I love the way the light bounces off of the glass ,the fabric underneath and the green leaves.

Since we’re headed towards Valentine’s Day this weekend, I like the way there’s a smidge of red right smack in the middle of the painting. I have found a sa-weet gold frame for this size painting. So, as soon as it’s dry, I’ll varnish and frame it. It is for sale for $100 plus NC sales tax, of course. Free shipping! Contact me here if you’d like it.

Confession

I borrowed the idea for the name for this painting after finishing a fantastic, short, beautiful book about Edouard Vuillard. The book is entitled “Edouard Vuillard: The Poetry of Everyday.” In this beautiful, small book there is a description of Vuillard’s painting called “The Candlestick.” You can see the painting here.

But the author’s description on page 26 of the book is as beautiful as the painting:

But one assumes it was the cobalt blue panel to upper right that first attracted him (Vuillard) – a patch of wallpaper imitating moire damask edged with a black frieze – and the way it rhymes with the small cobalt blue object on the table.

Ooooh la la I loved reading about the blue object rhyming with the blue wall paper. What does that mean? It means, I too, can have two colors rhyme in a painting. Right? And then, what does that mean? It means, I see that rhyme creates rhythm and hence the name of this painting.

Art Announcement

Before I sign off, here’s a reminder about the Forest Park Art Show coming up soon. I’ll have work on view with 12 other artists here in downtown Raleigh. Here are the details:

Forest Park Art Show
Sunday, April 12, 2026
2:00PM to 5:00PM
The Brown House Gallery
1310 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27605

This is a family friendly event with snacks and beverages. So, please mark you calendars and stop by and say ‘hi!’

How Are You

What’s happening where you are, gentle reader? Have you noticed rhythm or rhymes or some other creative construct in an unexpected place? If so, do tell! I would love to hear from you in the comments below.

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References:
Chris Stephens and Belinda Thomson, (2025) Edouard Vuillard: The Poetry of the Everyday, Pallas Athene