Sugar Shaker #3

"Sugar Shaker #3"
6" x 6"
Oil on canvas panel
The last in my series of shakers, this one was my favorite to use.  It just felt right in my hand.  


I enjoyed painting this series.  It was done from life, and it evoked a lot of memories.  I also learned something about myself in the process.

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Carol

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Sugar Shaker #2

"Sugar Shaker"
6" x 6"
Oil on canvas panel

Here is another in my series of shaker. Sugar shakers are made just like salt shakers—holes in the top, cork hole in the bottom, just larger.  These were crudely made items back in the 40's. Mostly utilitarian and for export from Japan.  The bottom of this one isn't very rough, but some are.  I've seen them with felt glued over the bottom, including the cork hole.  New felt with every fill? 

I painted this shaker, then chose the daisy colors to become the background colors.  One more shaker to come!

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Carol











Sugar Shaker

"Sugar Shaker"
6" x 6"
Oil on canvas panel
Things of a delicate nature that have been on this earth longer than I have, intrigue me. This sugar shaker is one such item.  I own several.  My family used this one routinely to sprinkle sugar on cold and hot cereal. 


I wasn't sure how I'd depict the raised and poorly painted flowers and leaves, but they came across much like the actual piece.  The basket weave across the bottom was a delight to replicate.  The biggest surprise was my choice of background.  I painted the green around the base, then chose a most wonderful mixture of Indian red, burnt and raw sienna.  I love this color!  I plan to use it again.

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Carol

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