Still Life Exhibit at Customs House Museum in Clarksville, TN

Happy and honored to be hanging with an illustrious group of artist in The Customs House Museum's Exhibit, Right Before My Eyes:  A Still Life Invitational.  Now showing January 2015 - March 1, 2015 in Clarksville, TN.

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"The Big Apple"

"The Big Apple"

by J Joy Nocifora ©2011

8 x 10 oil on canvas panel (unframed)

I just love a big, shiny, red apple! I remember the ones that my mom always put in my school lunch, which I quickly traded for a friend's vanilla wafers filled with marshmallow creme. Who could resist? I did not think about the apple's beauty then, but if we had traded on the basis of beauty, then of course my apple would have been the object of desire.

"The Big Apple" is available at auction in my Daily Paintworks Gallery. Bidding starts at just $50. Click here.

"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.

"Red Teapot" SOLD

"Red Teapot" by J Joy Nocifora ©2011    SOLD

8 x 10 oil on linen canvas panel (unframed)

$125.00 + shipping

I just had to buy this red teapot. I was so attracted to its shape and color! Now... I confess, "red" is a tough color to work with ...especially a form that is all red. I found that a variety of reds were necessary to bend the form and stick to the value plan. Overall I was pleased with the results. I added to the composition accents of the teacup, saucer and spoon. Voila'... tea time!

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"The Gift of Joy"

"The Gift of Joy"

by J Joy Nocifora ©2011

6x6 oil on museum quality canvas panel (unframed)

A free gift for everyone! Well of course, one could never find a package that could contain all the joys of this life. But this painting reminds me how abundantly blessed I am. Hope you enjoy this painting! Joy to you too!

"Gerbers" -Sold-

"Gerbers" • Sold

by J Joy Nocifora ©2011

8x6" oil on linen canvas panel

$110.00 (unframed)

It is so much fun to have flowers growing in your yard to paint! I have five Gerber Daisy plants that have survived three winters now. Each plant's blooms are different colors continually. They are like a box of chocolates... you never know what your are going to get.

"Spirited Tulips"

"Spirited Tulips" by J Joy Nocifora

9 x 12" oil on linen canvas panel

$200.00 (unframed)

Tulips seem to have a spirited personality! I enjoy watching them open their tight little faces to expose their dark inner colors and spread the breadth of their petals. Then they bow their heads as if to say, "there now... wasn't that a great show!"

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"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.

"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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"Trois Tulipes"

"Trois Tulipes" by J Joy Nocifora ©2011

9 x 12 oil on linen canvas panel

Kathy Cousart brought the most beautiful tulips to our workshop and they were my favorite thing to paint! As you can see they don't need a fancy vase. The tulips make the Mason jar look elegant. I hope there will still be tulips around so that I can paint them again, when I return from my two week trip west. My trip includes a five day, plein air workshop with Jennifer McChristian at the Scottsdale Art Academy in Scottsdale, Arizona. My traveling pal, Denise Rose and I are so excited!

"White Roses and Eucalyptus" SOLD

SOLD

The painting above on the left was done in Nancy Franke's workshop using the setup on the right.

I seemed to have gotten the roses much cooler and the roses look warmer in the setup photo. Elizabeth Robbins where are you?

Perhaps I will try and paint them again with warmer tones.

Kathy Cousart and Denise Rose did a fabulous painting of these roses too. It is always interesting to see how differently each artist paints the same composition! Still remembering the great fun and learning we all had in Atlanta in Nancy Franke's workshop!

The above painting, "White Roses and Eucalyptus," is an 11 x 14, oil on museum quality canvas by J Joy Nocifora ©2011

"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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"Tea for Two?"

"Tea for Two?" by J Joy Nocifora ©2011

6x6" oil on museum quality linen panel

$99.00 (unframed)

These are some of my favorite cup and saucer sets. Actually they might just be my favorite because I like the ostrich design and the colors. The cups are surprisingly thin and light. Also, the handles have an unusual shape. I really enjoy holding these cups and drinking from them.

Oh yes, and my mom gave them to me so that makes them very special also. Hope all who are in the snow and cold areas of the country are staying warm, enjoying their favorite beverage...perhaps from their favorite cup!

Ah... Limones - SOLD

"Ah... Limones" 11x14 oil on linen canvas panel

by J Joy Nocifora ©2010

SOLD

This painting was sold at the Memphis Botanic Gardens 3rd Annual "Artist Group" Exhibit. The exhibit includes 15 Memphis artists' works. A festive reception and opening will be held at Memphis Botanic Gardens beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 10. Come and join us!! The exhibit runs through the month of November.

"Apricots & Grapes"

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

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"Persimmon & Grapes on Silver Tray"

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

by Judy Nocifora ©2010

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"Purple Pansies for Mary" SOLD

"Purple Pansies for Mary" 8x10" by Judy Nocifora ©2010

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Persimmons & Blue Willow

"Persimmons & Blue Willow 6x6" by Judy Nocifora

©2010

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I enjoy everything about a persimmon, but their taste. They are, however, such a beautifully constructed fruit...their color, shape and leaf tops are fun to paint!

"Literary Leopard"

"Literary Leopard" 6x6" oil on linen canvas panel

Judy Nocifora ©2010

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This leopard has found its way around many places in my house. It sits just about anywhere; shelf, computer, books, etc. Now, it has found its way into a painting.