Tropical Tones & Hues April 3, 2011
Posted by nrhatch in Art & Photography, Nature, Poetry.trackback
TROPICAL TONES
Colors swirl and mix
in tropical tones and hues
near the turquoise gulf
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“Banana Patch” and “Moonlight” by Rita Van Gorder ~ Purchase Information
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Spirit Lights The Way 
Pretty words, what vibrant paintings!
Rita paints on silk . . . with the most vibrant colors under the rainbow. We met her at an Art Show on the Island about 2 weeks ago.
“She comes out of the sun in a silk dress, running like a watercolor in the rain . . .”
Great to see an artist who has the courage to really use color. On silk, no less! Double delicious!
Her originals on silk take our breath away.
After wandering through the entire art show, I asked BFF “if you could have one painting for FREE, which would it be?”
He thought a moment before selecting this artist, Rita Van Gorder, the same artist I would have chosen that day. 😀
The artist is very talented; the colours are stunning! It’s raining here today I think I am going to dig out my paints!!
cheers
PiP
That sounds like a grand idea. I have not painted enough lately. Maybe I need a better balance between writing and other creative endeavors.
Beautiful Nancy. I love those bright and upbeat tropical colors. How delightful. I take it these are for sale right? Lovely… 🙂
Eliz
Yes, click on the link below the 2nd painting and you’ll be taken to her website. Her work is so delicious and cheerful.
What a cheerful post for a dull Sunday morning! Thanks 🙂
You’re welcome! I love paintings with deep rich bright hues that give you friendly W~I~N~K!
how beautiful, silk takes the most stunning colours
I love EVERY painting on her site. 😀
Those are just beautiful. You should se how this post looks on my new iPad – the interface is fabulous and the colors amazing! And, it’s National Poetry Month so thank you.
Rita does beautiful work ~ seeing her original artwork from a foot away . . . WOW!
National Poetry Month, eh? Maybe I’ll have to do a few more poems this month.
Thanks, Tammy
very nice art work. I love the rich colors especially after this long winter in Brooklyn. I need more vibrant colors on my walls at home.
I love artwork that “pops” out from white or ivory walls.
Love it!
I thought you might, Toke!
The silk paintings are absolutely beautiful and your words as well. Thanks for sharing both.
Blessings, Jeanne
Thanks, Jeanne! I expected with your eye for design and color that these might appeal to your inner artist.
bravo, brilliant haiku in both word and colour! I discovered a children’s book today at work that has same type of illustrations, simply beautiful!
Thanks, LS!
I love Rita’s work. I would love to have any of her paintings on display on our walls. 😀
These are stunning, the colours are so vibrant!
When you have a chance, click on the link below the bottom photo and check out Rita’s website.
All her work is equally stunning.
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That woke up my eyes. Thanks. Looking at a lot of black and white text all day…
I wonder if Rita is inspired by Gauguin, given the tropicl, decorative quality.
Thanks for sharing.
It’s nice eye candy, isn’t it?
She paints tropical settings by imaging where she’d love to live . . . with porch hammocks and colorful swaying palms.
The names of the paintings sound like fun in a great place.