In quarantine I started getting groceries delivered instead of risking going into stores. So when I ordered red peppers and received green ones, which I hate, I decided to paint them instead.
I was feeling anxious and exhausted and afraid I’d just make something ugly if I tried to paint so I gave myself permission to just go make an ugly painting. I even intentionally made it uglier by shining a warm light on the still life, which muddied the bright greens and yellows.
Jana Bouc, Artist 
16 replies on “Just go make an ugly painting”
You are so incredibly creatively rascally Jana. BTW I also don’t like green peppers (for eating that is) – the only way I like them is baked and stuffed. Give them to me tomorrow if you don’t want them.
Judith
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Ha ha. They’re long gone to compost! This was an early quarantine painting only just posted now.
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Well, I like your comment and painting, Jana. Good solution to a dry spell.
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Exactly, Annie. After a dry spell it’s so hard to get back to it. I’m always sure I’ve forgotten everything I knew about painting.
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Yuck! And yet Terrific!
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LOL. You’re funny..and Thanks!
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Good try, Jana, but this is not ugly!!! They look like they would be great in my Chili!!,
Love your art!! Jesus’ sweet peace to you and to all of us. God bless, C-Marie
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You’re right, they’re ok cooked but I use them in salads and green peppers in a salad would not make me happy.
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I am happy to hear that I am not the only person making ugly paintings😂
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Definitely not dear! That’s all I’ve been doing for the past few months it seems, but at least there’s still learning going on.
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Hi, Thanks for sharing such a great image. I love the composition and the skilful use of the limited colour palette. I have shared; and, have provided all the appropriate attribution and links; scheduled for Friday. Best Regards.
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Thank you for your kind words. I find composition challenging so hearing that you like the composition gives me hope!
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My pleasure. Great image. Happy Painting Day.
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Great image though! Happy painting!
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Thank you!
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