oil on canvas panel 6x4 inches
private collection Louisville, Kentucky
Coke is celebrating its 125 year anniversary, and has put out these classic little glass bottles. The color intrigued me most. I quickly found out the unique shape, especially viewed from above was VERY difficult to draw accurately. (Try it.) A very recognizable shape like the human body, if something was a little off even an accountant (Hubby) could tell. The painting was finished, and I liked it. But I decided he was right. Dang those accountants! I tried to fix it, wiped off in a huff, and started over, measuring, drawing, wiping, measuring, drawing, wiping, etc. It's a curious thing: the painting can be rough and loose, but the shape has to be accurate. I do like the result, but it's still about the color.
I love the color the light makes coming through the glass. I have painted these bottles too and can concur that they are very hard, but you handled this like the pro you are!
ReplyDeleteOne of the coolest packaging ideas ever. You have to love the coca cola bottle. You did a great job with this one. My banker husband gives pretty good advice from time to time too.
ReplyDeleteLove this! I like the red peeking through in the background and you have the perfect red on the bottle. The colors of coke are really fantastic! Well done!
ReplyDeleteThis is a charming painting, Karen. I, too, like the color, and I also like the size you chose to make it. Very appealing.
ReplyDeleteLooks great to me! Love the backlit effect and it is all about those internationally known colors. Living near Atlanta- we know our Coke:) Ya did great:)
ReplyDeleteLOVE this one, Karen - and the little bottles always had the best taste, don't you think? There's nothing like a cold coke, and yours is inspirational...
ReplyDeleteThanks, everyone for your valuable comments. If I could, I'd pour each one of you a nice cold Coke!
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