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Gestation Period

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Jane Iwan

I decided to post an unfinished painting to show the birth process of a piece. I never know quite how long it will take to finish a painting. My photographer friend Jane Lurie has allowed me to work from her photo, A Rainy Day in Chinatown. You can see this beautiful photo of San Francisco on her blog: janeluriephotography.wordpress.com.

32 thoughts on “Gestation Period”

ndschweitzer on November 28, 2017 at 12:02 am said:

Love the colors in this piece, Jane.

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- Jane Iwan on November 28, 2017 at 7:41 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Nancy. I think they’re your colors.
  
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sharonbuehler on November 28, 2017 at 12:18 am said:

From her stance, I feel the slow progression.

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- Jane Iwan on November 28, 2017 at 7:41 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Sharon.
  
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april kanew on November 28, 2017 at 12:32 am said:

I just LOVE this gorgeous piece & feel so lucky that i have had the opportunity to see it in person!!
I can’t wait to see the completed piece….always love your colors & details!! U have a great eye!!!

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- Jane Iwan on November 28, 2017 at 7:41 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much, April.
  
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Jane Lurie on November 28, 2017 at 12:55 am said:

Oh, Jane, your interpretation is superb and I am honored that my image inspired you. It has been exciting to see the evolving stages of this piece- your colors and shading and of course, the star subject with her orange umbrella. Thank you so much.

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- Jane Iwan on November 28, 2017 at 7:42 pm said:
  
  And thank you for making it possible.
  
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annespaintings on November 28, 2017 at 2:10 am said:

So lovely! Your atmospheric perspective is spot on and the pallet is rich and harmonious!! great job! miss you xoo Anne

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- Jane Iwan on November 28, 2017 at 7:42 pm said:
  
  Thanks for your comments. Miss you too. xox
  
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Lunda Wyatt on November 28, 2017 at 2:19 am said:

Love how your brain works! Thanks for sharing the work in process.

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- Jane Iwan on November 28, 2017 at 7:43 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Linda. I love the way your brain works too!
  
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lprattt on November 28, 2017 at 2:23 am said:

Lovely, Jane! Love the faded out distant part 👌 Miss seeing you! 😘

Leslie

http://www.lesliepratt-thomas.com 843-224-4154

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- Jane Iwan on November 28, 2017 at 7:43 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Leslie. Miss you too.
  
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kgramich on November 28, 2017 at 3:58 am said:

Jane, Just wonderful… Fascinating to see a somewhat early stage. Before I read your explanation I thought the subject matter could have been SF, from a Jane photograph. You two Janes have a special ability to capture time, place, spirit. Love the architecture, but especially love the elderly soul with cane and umbrella. I look forward to seeing the finished piece. K

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- Jane Iwan on November 28, 2017 at 7:51 pm said:
  
  What lovely observations. Thanks so much.
  
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grammiekiawah on November 28, 2017 at 1:01 pm said:

Can’t wait to see how the timing and end result on this artwork goes……gestation…….that makes it a visual for me. Suzie

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- Jane Iwan on November 28, 2017 at 7:44 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Suzie. Yes, not as quick as photography.
  
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beverlysue on November 28, 2017 at 1:36 pm said:

Just love this!!

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- Jane Iwan on November 28, 2017 at 7:51 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Bev.
  
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Mary Hoffman on November 28, 2017 at 2:43 pm said:

OH JANE!! I LOVE this!!! You could stop now and it would be masterful. I LOVE your values as they recede into the background and grey-out. I love the focal point and the rendering you did in the foreground. . . What a “mood!” What a beauty!!!
If you continue, walk softly. There isn’t much else you need to say that this is already whispering so profoundly!! Miss you!!

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- Jane Iwan on November 28, 2017 at 7:45 pm said:
  
  Mary, thanks so much. Walk softly, I’ll remember that. Miss you too.
  
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Michelle Buchanan on November 28, 2017 at 3:25 pm said:

What a great idea!

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- Jane Iwan on November 28, 2017 at 7:45 pm said:
  
  Thanks. Wait until I’m finished.
  
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mcmartinsc on November 28, 2017 at 3:45 pm said:

Beautiful—if you decide to sell this, I might be interested!

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M.C. Martin m.c.martin5@me.com P.O.Box 508 7018 Payne St. Hamilton, NY, 13346 315-824-4105 June-September

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- Jane Iwan on November 28, 2017 at 7:46 pm said:
  
  Thanks. Glad you like it, MC.
  
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dea2600 on November 29, 2017 at 12:59 pm said:

STOP. this is great just the way it is! Or at least make a giclee of this stage.

I have never loved Renoir, a little too frothy and blurry for me, but then I saw some of his ‘unfinished’ paintings and thought they were wonderful.

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- Jane Iwan on November 29, 2017 at 1:39 pm said:
  
  Thanks. I agree with you about Renoir and will proceed with that in mind.
  
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Tina Schell on November 30, 2017 at 1:15 am said:

I remember the photo Jane, one of my favorites and you’ve done it beautiful justice. Looking forward to the finished product.

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- Jane Iwan on November 30, 2017 at 11:35 am said:
  
  Thanks, Tina. Me too!
  
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Erin on December 7, 2017 at 7:41 pm said:

Lots of progress since I last saw the painting! It is so interesting to see the various stages.

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- Jane Iwan on December 9, 2017 at 10:57 pm said:
  
  Thanks. It’s been an interesting journey with this one.
  
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