"White Tutu" Sold

"White Tutu" by J Joy Nocifora @2011

6 x 6 " oil on linen canvas panel • SOLD

It's that time of year when dance studios are having their recitals. It is an exciting time for the dancers as they perform in their wonderful costumes.

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"Eggspectations II"........SOLD

"Eggspectations II" Sold

by J Joy Nocifora ©2011

6 x 6 inches oil on linen canvas panel

I really like painting bird nests and bird eggs. It has a spiritual quality for me. It speaks to me of life, the comforts of life that we have been given, etc. The painting itself is fun... loose and free. I might say, "free as a bird!"

SOLD...Chickerta... "Baby It's Cold Outside!" Portrait of a Dominique Hen

• Sold

Chickerta... "Baby It's Cold Outside!" by J Joy Nocifora ©2011

6x6" oil on museum quality linen canvas

(unframed)

A friend posted a photo of their family pet chicken on Facebook and I asked if I could have permission to paint it. She and her son, Whitt said that they would be delighted for me to paint a portrait of Chickerta. I think she is quite the model. She even braves a cold, snowy day for a great a pose and perfect expression! What do you think?

The Dominique Chicken is considered the oldest breed of chicken in the United States. (See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominique_(chicken).

If you are interested in a frame for this painting email me. (judynocifora@mac.com)

"Orange Slices" SOLD

"Orange Slices" • Sold

by J Joy Nocifora ©2011

6 x 6 oil on linen canvas panel (unframed)

Whenever I have fruit that is past its time and before I toss it out, I question, "can I get this fruit painted before it is completely past its time?" This was a quick study for sure because the orange slices and the strawberry were on their way out.

This painting is at auction in my Daily Paintworks Gallery.

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Dot, Dot, Dots...! SOLD

                 "Dot, Dot, Dots...! by J Joy Nocifora ©2011       SOLD

6x6 " oil on linen canvas panel (unframed)

Ah... "Dots!" Those gummy tidbits of fruit flavored candy are irresistible! I can eat the whole box in one sitting! Have you ever wondered why there are so few green ones? If green Dots are your favorite, then you are most likely going to be disappointed. I am thinking, however, that this is probably a good marketing tool. Buy enough boxes and you can get all the green Dots you want! I had fun with painting all the shapes and colors of "Dot, Dot, Dots...!"

"Adagio"... graceful ballet movements

"Adagio" by J Joy Nocifora ©2011

6 x 6" oil on linen canvas panel (unframed)

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Landscape, Monochomatic (Value) to Color... John Pototschnik Workshop

Photo Reference

Monochromatic Study (establishing values)

Color Study

Spring in the Courson's Backyard by J Joy Nocifora ©2011

I enjoyed developing the concepts in this landscape from the monochromatic study to color. John Pototschnik has a masterful and invaluable way of presenting color to his students based on the Munsell color system. "Color enhances the mood," says John.

Questions you should consider: 1. have you selected the proper palette for your concept? (Is it a cloudy, sunny, foggy... fall, winter, etc.) 2. have you mixed the correct hue and value consistent with the concept?

It is all very challenging, interesting and fun and it is very much something you have to work with a lot to fully understand the complexities of color and their relationships.

Just wondering... did I capture the concept in this color study?

"One Singular Sensation" ... framed...Sold

"One Singular Sensation" by J Joy Nocifora ©2011

6 x 6 oil on linen canvas panel

"One Singular Sensation" by J Joy Nocifora ©2011 •sold

6 x 6 oil on linen canvas panel (framed)

I am so happy to have received word from home that this painting sold at the Trezevant Manor Show. It is framed in one of Randy Higbee's beautiful "Manhattan" floater frames. This show features seventeen Memphis artist and will be up through the month of April at the Trezevant Manor Gallery, 177 N. Highland St., Memphis, TN 38111.

"Happy Pansies" SOLD

"Happy Pansies" by J Joy Nocifora ©2011 -Sold-

6x6" oil on museum quality canvas panel

I enjoy a sparse showing of the pansies in our flower beds all through the winter. Now, however, with a few warm days, they have sprung to life and are just glorious! I just had to go out, pick some and paint them. I nestled these purple and gold pansies against a little Italian pottery pitcher. They are one of my favorite flowers. I hope you enjoy this painting.

I have some great frames available for this painting if you are interested. Contact me at judynocifora@mac.com

Each painting comes with its very own easel so that you can begin using it right away on a table or shelf.

This painting is fresh off the easel and will will ready to ship in about 3 weeks from the date of this post.

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