The Yellow Butterfly

The Yellow Butterfly, 2021, Oil on board, 10" x 8", $800. For Sale.

By Patricia Miller Uchello

Very recently, I copied a small area of a Vanitas painting by the Dutch Master, Jan de Heem. Vanitas paintings include insects, decay of leaves and flowers, etc., to show the inevitable passage of time and decline of anything and everything in nature. 

Beauty is fleeting.
 

Paul Revere Pitcher with Apples

                                                 Paul Revere Pitcher and Apples

I painted this still life painting this Fall, and spent far more time than usual finessing the details. This oil painting was chosen for a juried show at The Art League, shortly after completion. Sometimes, it pays to slow down, park my impatience and work my eyes long and hard.

For sale. Inquire for the price on comments section.

Still Lives, by Patricia Uchello

How I Spent Wednesday

Jasmine Tea, 16 x 20", November 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

How I Spent Two Wednesdays

Oil

Dear Imaginary Viewer/Reader,

Here is my new painting, freshly hatched and finished this week. I have not come up with a name yet. It is always a challenge, actually. Some paintings are easy to name. For instance, if my painting consists solely of strawberries, I get lazy and name it "Strawberries!"

Indeed, sometimes the well runs dry.
But when a painting contains so many different elements such as this one, I am tempted to name it "Breakfast."

If you have a better idea, please post your title in the comments section. I would love to have your input!
Your Imaginary Friend,

Patsie