Friday, February 1, 2008

Monet Waterlilies

I am in the impressionist painting mood and Monet is one of my favorites. His series of waterlilies paintings are marvelous and so inspiring!
Several years ago I did a needlepoint for an antique chair of mine loosely based on one of his waterliliy paintings. Here are some pictures of that chair ...

I did a long slanted stitch to simulate painterly brushstrokes.


I love how it came out - it has a lovely luminous look to it, like an impressionist painting!

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24 comments:

  1. Sandra EvertsonFebruary 1, 2008 at 7:31 PM

    This is really Stunning! A perfect impressionist painting translated to fiber! Amazing! You created a Master Piece!
    Sandra Evertson

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  2. Michelle Frae CummingsFebruary 1, 2008 at 8:14 PM

    wow that's really pretty!

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2008 at 12:31 AM

    Okay, I have NEVER seen anything like this- seriously! How did you even think to create it? I'm with Sandra- a masterful piece!

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  4. Christopher A. KlinglerFebruary 3, 2008 at 8:23 PM

    Masterful Pandora!

    LOVE the chair...beautiful. :)

    Chris

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  5. Prairie GothicFebruary 7, 2008 at 12:41 PM

    I love your blog, your style and your pugs are adorable!

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  6. Ottilias VerandaFebruary 8, 2008 at 2:40 AM

    WOW! what a wonderful chair and how much work!! I´ve been to Giverny twice and it still is one of my favorite places...mmmm the garden!!
    Love Your blog and I´m happy to have found You!
    Do come over to my place! I´m writing and illustrating a story or fairytale "on-line", it´s fun!
    Liisa

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  7. CindyFebruary 8, 2008 at 2:50 PM

    I am a big fan of Monet as well. And your chair is absolutely gorgeous!

    c

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  8. Archie and MelissaFebruary 10, 2008 at 5:55 PM

    Oh my goodness! your needlepoint chair is amazing! i Love it too!
    m & e

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  9. Michelle E. ~ Vintage Pastiche'February 13, 2008 at 12:54 PM

    Hi Pandora!

    I ADORE that chair! It's beautiful! Makes me want to cry!

    Just trying to catch up with all my blogger friends,thank you for stopping by my blog while I've been gone.

    *muah*
    Michelle

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  10. Susan TuttleFebruary 13, 2008 at 5:50 PM

    This is just so amazing - you are so talented!

    Stop by sometime if you get a chance.

    Susan

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2008 at 8:19 PM

    Just checking in- you must be busy, too!!!
    D.

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  12. Christopher A. KlinglerFebruary 14, 2008 at 6:37 AM

    Happy Valentine's day to you & yours!

    Best Always,
    Chris :)

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  13. WendyBFebruary 26, 2008 at 10:28 AM

    Beautiful work.

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  14. Ruth WelterMarch 1, 2008 at 6:48 AM

    Hi Diane, I followed a link to your blog from another...just beautiful. Was peeking at your website, I love your work. I'm a big Monet fan myself. : )

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  15. AnonymousMarch 3, 2008 at 10:23 PM

    Just checking in again- waiting for some wonderful or silly happenings.
    I'll be back!!
    D.

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  16. AnonymousMarch 5, 2008 at 2:40 PM

    Oh Pandora! Sorry it's been such a long while. You're such a STAR! This needlepoint is taking the art to the next level and this piece is seriously breathtaking.

    Hope all is well friend!
    xox
    Constance

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  17. Christopher A. KlinglerMarch 17, 2008 at 5:04 AM

    Happy St. Patrick's Day!!! :)

    Spooky Chris

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  18. carlene federerMarch 17, 2008 at 1:33 PM

    Haven't been doing the blog thing much lately, and stopped by to see you, and saw that you're in the same boat, lol! Hope all is well!

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  19. Christopher A. KlinglerMarch 22, 2008 at 8:24 AM

    Pandora ~ Hope you and your family have a much BLESSED Easter!

    XOXOXO
    Chris :-D)

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  20. AnonymousMarch 30, 2008 at 9:12 PM

    Hoping all is okay...
    D.

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  21. AnonymousMay 15, 2008 at 10:00 AM

    Hey Pandora,
    Sopping by to say hi.
    Hope you are well!
    xo
    Constance

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  22. AnonymousMay 15, 2008 at 10:01 AM

    Just read I wrote sopping not stopping. :-)

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  23. cconzJuly 6, 2008 at 8:16 PM

    i was just wondering, is this a picture of your house or an antique shop? i was wondering what is the wreath by the chair? feathers or hair?love your blog.

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  24. LaumeAugust 21, 2008 at 12:33 PM

    First I see you tiny mosaic work, now tiny stitches. Girl, you have more patience than a dozen mothers of teenagers!
    I, too, love Monet. We got to see his Waterlilies in person. I had NO idea that they were so enormous! We also went to Monet's home and garden. It was so magical, I can't describe the experience without getting all choked up.

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