Artwork by Janine Martens http://janinemartens.com Oil paintings of flowers, fruit and landscapes Mon, 19 Jul 2010 01:43:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Hand Blown Glass http://janinemartens.com/archives/439 http://janinemartens.com/archives/439#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2010 01:43:44 +0000 Janine http://janinemartens.com/?p=439 Hand Blown Glass 16 in x 20 in Oil on Canvas $600I have a modest collection of glass art.   When I look at my pieces or other pieces in stores and galleries this medium captivates my imagination.  The artisans who create them intrigue me.  What specific skills they have.  I’m always turning and twisting them to chase the reaction to whatever light source is handy.  What a trip.  The empty framed canvas in this painting is waiting for the day when I may perhaps do justice to just such a piece.  Time will tell.

]]> http://janinemartens.com/archives/439/feed 0 Nocturne http://janinemartens.com/archives/436 http://janinemartens.com/archives/436#comments Sun, 18 Jul 2010 20:10:59 +0000 Janine http://janinemartens.com/?p=436 Nocturne 12 in x 12 Oil Gallery Wrap $250This little gallery wrap came from a photo I took in Zilker Botanical Gardens here in Austin.

]]> http://janinemartens.com/archives/436/feed 0 Power Struggle in Limestone http://janinemartens.com/archives/433 http://janinemartens.com/archives/433#comments Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:14:41 +0000 Janine http://janinemartens.com/?p=433 Power Struggle in Limestone 16 in x 20 in $575These floxgloves and delphiniums are fighting for space in their limestone planter.  This 16″ x 20″ oil was inspired by some photos and happy memories of one of my favorite nurseries – Roger’s Garden’s in Newport Beach, California.    This is certainly not intended to be a realistic depiction.  More daydreaming.   Roger’s is a perfectly manicured property, very upscale, high priced, etc.    The designs are unique and the selection is extensive.  Their hanging baskets are the largest – most oppulent I have seen anywhere except in Holland and Victoria.

]]> http://janinemartens.com/archives/433/feed 0 The Lady Likes Red http://janinemartens.com/archives/431 http://janinemartens.com/archives/431#comments Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:04:54 +0000 Janine http://janinemartens.com/?p=431 The Lady Likes Red 9 in x 12 in $400I photographed this rose in a very sumptuous two acre Fallbrook, California garden.   Originally I painted it more pink than it was in life.    Today  I revisited this 9″ x 12″ oil. and had some fun playing with Mother Nature.    I have a friend who loves red and had an important birthday this month.  As soon as it dries I will be taking it to her as my gift.

]]> http://janinemartens.com/archives/431/feed 0 Our Backyard http://janinemartens.com/archives/429 http://janinemartens.com/archives/429#comments Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:32:39 +0000 Janine http://janinemartens.com/?p=429 Our Backyard 8 in x 10 in Oil on Canvas $350

This is a combination of our garden in the back and some day dreaming.

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