An Abstract Just Off the Easel

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36 x 36 oil on linen gallery wrap

by Judy Nocifora

"Mr. Lucky" Sold

"Mr. Lucky" by J Joy Nocifora ©2011 • Sold

6x6" oil on museum quality linen panel

The Chinese New Year celebration is coming to an end and this is the "Year of the Rabbit." According to the Chinese the rabbit is a lucky sign. Ah yes... we could all use some of that! There is of course much symbolism associated with rabbits, but leaving all that aside, I just like rabbits. I am remembering the rabbit that children had growing up. Their well fed, black rabbit grew to be so big and fat that its cage sunk like a hammock.

"The Peppers Three... Red, Yellow and Slim"

"The Peppers Three... Red, Yellow and Slim" ©2011

by J Joy Nocifora

oil on linen canvas panel - 8x10 inches (unframed)

Love the vibrant colors of peppers and the endless variety of their shapes.

"PLUMIN' AROUND IN SILVER"------ SOLD

"Plumin' Around in Silver" ------SOLD

by Judy Nocifora © 2010

6 x 6 " oil on linen canvas panel

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There were lovely reflections going on in this painting. Notice the glow from the silver being reflected onto the plum. Two plums just sitting pretty in a silver dish! It is always interesting to see what affect illumination will have on objects.

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...!"

"The Reader"... Juried into MGAL's Spring 2011 Exhibition

"The Reader" by J Joy Nocifora ©2011

17 x 21" oil on canvas (framed)

I am pleased that my painting "The Reader" has been juried into the Memphis Germantown Art League's 2011 Spring Exhibition. Reception is Saturday evening, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Germantown Performing Arts Center.

"Roses from Marty"... floral, still life

"Roses from Marty" by J Joy Nocifora ©2011

9 x 12 oil on linen canvas panel

It is almost Mother's Day and I have much to be thankful for every Mother's Day... well everyday really! I brought my newborn daughter, Tammy, home on Mother's Day and what a way to celebrate this joyous occasion.

I have always been perplexed about the wearing of a white flower or a red flower on Mother's Day? The white flower is a symbol that your mother is no longer living and the red flower is a symbol that your mother is living. Well, I've decided that I don't want to wear a white rose anymore because my mother is living. She lives in my heart every day and I want to celebrate it with color!

These roses are compliments of my friend, Marty. Their luminous, pink color and perfectly formed stems, leaves and petals beckoned me to the easel. i couldn't resist!

Happy Mother's Day!

This painting will show at the Children's Ballet Fund Raiser at Buckman Performing Arts Center, May 13, 14, 15. Reception is Friday, May 13 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

"Goody Bag" Sold

Goody Bag •Sold

6x6" oil on linen panel by J Joy Nocifora ©2010

These little morsels of candy coated chocolate will always be one of my favorites. Fun to paint too!

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"Yellow Rose"

"Yellow Rose" by J Joy Nocifora ©2011

11 x 4" oil on board

$99.00 (unframed)

I gave my daughter a mixed bouquet of flowers when she arrived at the airport for a recent visit. In the bunch, there was one yellow rose and although it was almost beyond its time, it kept calling me to paint it. Now, don't ask me why it was calling me because I find painting roses very challenging and most of the time, I just avoid trying to paint them.

Well... of course... it is the challenge that calls me to paint the rose!! '-)

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"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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Pansy Potpourri II

"Pansy Potpourri II"

17 x 20" (framed) oil on linen panel by J Joy Nocifora ©2010

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Strolling Taormina

"Strolling Taormina" by J Joy Nocifora ©2010

18 x 15" (framed) oil on linen canvas panel

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The Renaissance Center - Tennessee Artisan Market

I find that one's voyages become continual pleasures long after they are over. Perhaps that is particularly true of the artist who rewinds the images of exquisite sights onto canvas. My visit to the island of Sicily was filled with abounding beauty. In this painting, "Strolling Taormina," I revisited one of Sicily's most lovely towns, Taormina. Its winding, narrow, streets and ancient structures sit high above the deep cerulean blue, Mediterranean waters.

Pansy Potpourri I

"Pansy Potpourri I"

12 x 14" (framed) oil on linen canvas panel by J Joy Nocifora ©2010

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Painting these pansies makes me happy! Their showy blooms and endless variety of colors are a treat to behold.

Dolly and Me

Dolly and Me

5x7" oil on linen panel by J Joy Nocifora ©2010

I have so many small and precious items that belonged to my mother. As an antique dealer for many years, I think she had just about everything at one time or another. She was fond of dolls and her collection ranged from fine china dolls to rag dolls. I am not sure why I kept this one, but I like it and I cherish it because it was something my mother loved.

Barnside Suite

"Barnside Suite" 8x10"

Oil on linen canvas panel by J JoyNocifora ©2010

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This painting was done "plein air" on a beautiful ranch in Franklin, Tennessee. I love these old barns and I love to paint them. The have such character. So many of them are falling down and someday, I suppose ones like this one in the painting will be extinct.

Shed at Harlinsdale Farm

"Shed at Harlinsdale Farm" 9x12" on linen canvas panel

by J Joy Nocifora ©2010

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I just returned from a plein air painting trip in the hills of rural Tennessee in an around Nashville. It was hot and steamy as you might imagine it would be this time of the year, but these rolling, green hills bring a bit of nostalgia to those of us who love old barns and a reminder of a way of life that goes back many years.

"Playful Pansies II"

Playful Pansies II - 6x8" oil on linen canvas panel by Judy Nocifora© 2010

WKNO Public Television Auction Piece 2010

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An other bunch of multi-colored pansies. I have enjoyed this year's glorious blooms. Soon it will be time to say goodbye to these cool weather beauties.

"Apricots & Grapes"

"Apricots & Grapes" 5x7" oil on linen panel by Judy Nocifora © 2010

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"Apricots & Cobalt"

"Apricots & Cobalt" 5x7" on Belgium linen panel

by Judy Nocifora ©2010

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Apricots have such nice skin and color. The skin is soft and smooth and their color a mixture of yellow, pink, and sometimes a touch of coral. I like them sitting next to the intense cobalt blue glass. A touch of eucalyptus tops them off!

"Persimmon & Grapes on Silver Tray"

"Persimmons & Grapes on Silver Tray" 5x7" on linen canvas panel

by Judy Nocifora ©2010

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