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| Jean Swan Gordon |
About twenty five years ago Jean Swan Gordon, an accomplished painter of
landscapes, interiors and figures in oils and pastels started something
new. A passionate gardener, she began to paint portraits of bouquets of
garden flowers and wild flowers in ink and watercolor. Gordon states,
“I had become fascinated by line, and flowers were a natural subject. I
could explore the intricacies and the variety of line and color and, at
the same time, celebrate my love of gardening and nature.”
Mrs. Gordon uses only stark white paper as the background of her
bouquets, allowing the personality of the flowers and vessels to radiate
and imply season, quality of light and emotion. She only paints
bouquets in front of her, and since she has been a full time New England
resident, her paintings have taken on an even stronger seasonal
feeling. They are casual bouquets, not formal arrangements. The same
flowers and vases appear again and again but like a repertory company of
actors, in each painting they play a different role.
We have had Jean's paintings in the gallery for many years,and have been honored to have had that privilege of her water color
garden bouquets gracing our walls . We have been grateful for being able
to share her art with numerous others. The last three pieces will be leaving our gallery shortly and will certainly be missed! Thank you for letting us be part of such a delightful experience in loving your work and you!
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| East Boothbay#3 |
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| Summer Bouquet |
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| Bittersweet |
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