Because Mr Sargent wanted to capture the twilight glow just after the sunset, he used to paint the Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose for few minutes every day before the nightfall. The painting technique involves using a natural setting, that is the outdoor, as well as the natural light. He learnt the painting technique from his old friend Monet back in Paris. He used the impressionist techniques for the painting popularly known as en plein air technique. They were amazed at the kind of painting techniques he had used in the Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose. When this painting was unveiled, it amused many people including scholars. It is rumoured that the artist had so much fun making the painting that is why probably he took about two years to get the painting done.
The surviving sketches of the Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose showed that Sargent had made many sketches of the two girls while they were playing before he got the right position for his painting. He would bring his drawing tools outside to capture the moment on canvas. More so, because they had blonde hair and their ages were just what John Singer needed for his painting.ĭorothy Barnard and Polly Barnard posed for painting while they were innocently playing, and Sargent would tell them to hold their position so he would sketch them.
Initially, Sargent had chosen his host’s five-year-old daughter, but Barnard’s daughters were perfect for the painting. These were daughters of Frederick Barnard, Francis David Millet’s friend. The painting shows two young girls aged eleven and seven years old, holding lanterns. Mr Sargent and his friends loved the song “The Wreath” That had lyrics on the refrain “Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose” That is where the painting got its name from. This explains why the painting has shades of the faded sunset. He would spend time with his friend during the day then work on the painting late as the light faded into evening. His first inspiration came to him when he got a view Chinese lanterns hanged in trees along the Thames at Pangbourne while taking an evening boat ride.Īt the time John Singer Sargent was painting the Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose, he was staying at Francis David Millet’s home. Currently she teaches workshops around the United States and in Europe.This marked the revival of his career in painting after he took a break to Broadway, Worcestershire for the summer seasons.ġ§Ĝarnation, Lily, Lily, Rose was painted at this place.
Her training includes a four-year diploma at the Angel Academy of Art (Florence Italy, Graduate studies at the Florence Academy, an Apprenticeship with Odd Nerdrum in Norway, and studies at the Art League of Alexandria VA where she trained with Robert Liberace, Paul Lucchesi, and took many other courses. Her talent has been recognized and rewarded by museums and institutions such as the American Museum of the Cowboy, The former Corcoran Gallery of Art, The Art Renewal Center, The Elisabeth Greenshields Foundation, the Posey Foundation, and The Portrait Society of America and the Museu Europeu D’Art Modern in Barcelona.
She is a full time painter whose works can be seen in collections and galleries throughout the US and internationally. Teresa Oaxaca is an American born artist based currently in Washington D.C.
Realities and stories about the artist’s life, art history and how to continue to learn to be a painter The importance of the lighting and how it relates to drawing Ideas about effective composition, form & value will be discussed The durability of drawings and choosing the best art supplies will be discussed too No filming is allowed during the event.Įxperience Teresa’s views of art materials and how they relate to the technique drawing. Questions may be asked during the demo or break. She will also talk about the importance of the composition, form & value, and how she gathers them all into her style inspired by the Old Masters and ornamental design from many different periods of history, the Victorian, Baroque and Rococo, Gustav Klimt & John Singer Sargent. The artist will discuss her choices about the posing and lighting of the subject and how to set up her working environment. Teresa, who is classically trained, will show you how to create an out-standing drawing with simple art supplies. In this exclusive event, watch how master artist Teresa Oaxaca draws a portrait in her unique style. 1 Friday Evening, February 21st, 6:30pm - 9pm