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CLOUDS ARE CRYING
4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel
8" square archival white matte, glass + gold leaf frame
$150 + $15 insured priority shipping

Have you ever notice a rainfall where the sky is still a vibrant blue yet it's raining?

When I was at the Petrified Forest National Park last September as an Artist-in-Residence, this happened frequently. I would be out painting furiously and suddenly a low layer of black clouds would roll in and the rain would pour. I would have loved to stay there and continue painting, but rain sure plays havoc with soft pastels.

A scene that's a bit eerie, but a beautiful sight!


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  1. LindaHuntJune 14, 2010 at 8:08 PM

    So much energy and atmosphere...very nice!

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  2. Paintings by Irit BourlaJune 15, 2010 at 6:00 AM

    You got a home run here.
    So powerful,I can feel the stormy mood.
    Beautiful piece.
    Can I be a fly in your studio??? Just want to see you working.

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  3. UnknownJune 15, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    love the blues & purples in this piece. Once again, a wonderful painting.

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  4. Susan RodenJune 15, 2010 at 9:53 PM

    Thank you everyone - so kind!
    Don't be a fly Irit, just come and join me.

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