tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23316411449484568982024-03-05T08:39:53.201-06:00Plein Air Painting JournalImpressionist Landscapes created on location by Florida artist Jill Berry.Jill Berryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685416308808273660noreply@blogger.comBlogger214125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331641144948456898.post-58794469025814070372018-07-26T08:06:00.000-05:002018-07-26T08:15:26.218-05:00"Meet the Artist" Jill Berry, Pensacola Visitor Center<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Exploring beauty is what landscape painters do. And when it comes to our home turf, extra bragging rights come with the territory. So many sites in Pensacola have become dear to me as I've painted outside here over the last decade. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When Visit Pensacola proposed hosting a "Meet the Artist" event at the Visitor Center, I agreed. Opportunities that suddenly arise are the best.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The hibiscus on the porch gave a nice color boost to the foreground.</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE6IjudB7QaHR9qvxac1Su7AqtifRTaMmUz7fXVWYTXu0akDXQTzmxkYIQ-7lDYvkvbWNK8UHL0FPfmyvHIJPbRz3EEFSXiBe7ucEVHLOJfi2DF4yEvowylX6evHzeXzHb3h28haN-uqo/s1600/IMG_5063.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="786" data-original-width="1600" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE6IjudB7QaHR9qvxac1Su7AqtifRTaMmUz7fXVWYTXu0akDXQTzmxkYIQ-7lDYvkvbWNK8UHL0FPfmyvHIJPbRz3EEFSXiBe7ucEVHLOJfi2DF4yEvowylX6evHzeXzHb3h28haN-uqo/s640/IMG_5063.JPG" width="640" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I pause even when painting, to snap a photo of fleeting beauty.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My little "pop-up gallery exhibit" featured paintings from all sides of town including Joe Patti's Seafood, Hemingway's at the Beach, Scenic Highway, Navy Point Park, </span><span style="font-size: large;">a marina near the Barrancas Bridge, and </span><span style="font-size: large;">a Gulf view from the Pensacola Lighthouse.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The one on the easel was painted near the visitor center location, Historic Downtown. I call it "Native Vegetation" because that's how I imagine our shore appeared when Luna's fleet arrived in 1559. Three of their vessels have been discovered in Escambia Bay. They were unprepared for hurricane season!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are uniquely situated as a seaport with protective barrier islands. I even find maps of our area fascinating, considering all the bays and bayous as treasure troves. We are short on elevation, no mountains in the distance, but quite rich in shoreline with abundant plant life. We're known as the "World's Whitest Beaches", "Cradle of Naval Aviation", "Western Gate to the Sunshine State", "America's First Settlement", and the "Emerald Coast".</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks to VisitPensacola.com for the advertisement in Pensacola News Journal and on their website. </span><a href="https://www.visitpensacola.com/event/meet-the-artist-impressionist-landscape-painter-jill-berry/3730/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Here's the link: "Meet the Artist" - Impressionist Landscape Painter, Jill Berry</span></a><br />
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Outdoor Magic, an exhibit of plein air paintings on display at the Foster Gallery in Sandestin FL.</div>
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"Greetings From the Emerald Coast" by Jill Berry, 11x14, Oil</div>
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Opening nights are fun, meeting new people of the artistic persuasion. </div>
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Juror of the show, Melody Bogle comments on her top picks.</div>
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The lovely Foster Gallery is located in the Grand Boulevard, Sandestin Town Center. Stop by if you're near. The show runs through Sept. 4, 2017.<br />
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I do have a second painting in the exhibit. It's the one peeking from the distance. (on top)</div>
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Green Peace, 12x16, Oil. (SOLD) </div>
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This was my first time hanging with the Emerald Coast Plein Air Group, except these two- Joan Vienot and Ed Nickerson. We were all Florida's Finest plein air Ambassadors! ... But that is a story for another day.<br />
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Thanks to Joan and the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County for hosting this show. Click my page link for more on this affiliation.<br />
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<br />Jill Berryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685416308808273660noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331641144948456898.post-54520900655287754572017-01-11T20:36:00.001-06:002017-01-15T23:08:16.979-06:00Plein Air South<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large; text-align: start;"> Plein Air South had it's inaugural gathering in May 2016 in Apalachicola, Florida.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> The influence of today's plein air painting community is priceless. It was my pleasure to host the critique segment where participants could get advice on their paintings from three accomplished and fun artists: </span><span style="font-size: large;">Larry Moore (FL),</span><span style="font-size: large;"> Dee Beard Dean (NC), and Bill </span><span style="font-size: large;">Davidson (CO).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The event was formed during numerous go-to-meeting video conferences. From several states, on our laptops we shared ideas and hashed out possibilities. The intent was simple - we wanted a community style gathering, a place to enjoy the southern landscape in the company of artists who share the passion of painting outdoors. With camaraderie the focus, it is not a competition. All are welcome to participate and be inspired at this artistic celebration.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Our opening reception keynote address was presented by Jean Stern, Executive Director, The Irvine Museum, CA. </span><span style="font-size: large; text-align: center;">Like a buffet three times a day there were selections of artists at nearby venues sharing a variety of engaging presentations, painting demos, and panel discussions.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> The grand event closed with a yummy seafood dinner and a thought provoking address on "Authenticity" by Joe Paquet, a signature member of the Plein Air Painters of America.</span><span style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Workin' gals in our Plein Air South caps - compliments of being on the planning committee.</span><span style="font-size: large; text-align: justify;"> </span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Joe Taylor had the vision and made it happen with his community team in Apalachicola (Franklin's Promise Coalition). Denise Rose took on the scheduling and website preparation so participants could sign up on line. When our imaginings were realized and we all came together for four days, it was quite the art-party. It's a terrific value considering all the food, drink, music, and art on tap. It follows the Forgotten Coast en Plein Air (an invitational paint-out) and is facilitated by the Forgotten Coast Cultural Coalition.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Lots of creative sparks build up in the atmosphere when artists converge. If you're like me, it's imperative to get out there and compose your own memories of the scene, the day, the light. So bring your paint-gear and find a get-away between sessions. There might be something in the salty air or perhaps the fresh seafood that makes you paint better! Just a thought, anyway come join us in Apalach'. A painting, or a painting event, is what you make it.</span></div>
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Jason Sacran, John Lasater and Bill Davidson heckling Jim Richards painting a bathroom!</h3>
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Larry Moore</h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Make plans! The 2017 gathering of Plein Air South is May 15-18. New info is being updated on the <a href="https://pleinairsouth.wildapricot.org/" target="_blank">website: YallComePaint.com</a>. <a href="https://pleinairsouth.wildapricot.org/Field-Demonstrations" target="_blank">Info "About Us" can be found on this page.</a></span> </div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"> My painting "The Bluffs" was selected for the National Park Portfolio article in the January 2017 publication of PleinAir. I'm currently in a bookstore near you!</span></h3>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"> The location of my plein air work was the Gulf Islands National Seashore, on the Pensacola Bay side in Gulf Breeze, Florida. The shore is a favorite subject of mine. I live in view of the sandy barrier islands that form this park. When I saw this submission call I already had archives of paintings to choose from.</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">[The Lure of the Islands in the Gulf of Mexico - "</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">What is it that entices people to the sea? Poet John Masefield wrote, “I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied.” Millions of visitors are drawn to the islands in the northern Gulf of Mexico for the white sandy beaches, the aquamarine waters, a boat ride, a camping spot, a tour of an old fort, or a place to fish.]</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">To this excerpt from the National Parks website, we'll add: a place to paint!</span></h3>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">One note of correction to the PleinAir article - "The Bluffs" sold years ago through Merrill Millers Interiors thus is no longer in the artist's collection.</span></h3>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">The story of this plein air adventure was originally published <a href="http://jillberry.blogspot.com/2010/02/bluffs.html" target="_blank">here on my Plein Air Painting Journal post from 2010.</a></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Traveling provides fresh opportunities for the landscape painter. This photo of the Colorado Rockies was taken at the ranch where the American Impressionist Society painted together in 2014. (Yes I have fresh memories on tap of this year's trip to Arizona, but the chronological part of me won't allow me to share that yet.)</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There's my "Restoration Time" among the boats and seascapes. On each artist's name tag was their painting. It was fun to recognize each other by our works. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Back to work! For my 2nd painting I climbed a bit higher to get a view of the snow capped peaks - difficult to see in this photo.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Enjoyed the Western American Art Collection at the Denver Art Museum with some fine artists - Julie Houck and Cindy Baron.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Interesting to watch this portrait come to life. Clayton painted T. R. Dickinson - husband of Charlotte Dickinson, Original Founder of AIS.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Getting acceptance in this show was a double treat for me because my son and family live there. It felt like I had won or earned a visit with them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So much fun hiking around Mount Evans and Red Rocks with these little cuties. They got to break the big news: We're getting a new BABY!!! So yeah, I got to go back to Denver in May to welcome Jake, my son Noah's 1st son! Our 7th grand-baby! Exciting times! Since my plein air start is not show-worthy, I'll leave you with this museum piece - "A Snowy Mountain Range" by Thomas Moran.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As we embarked on the year 2015, I carried aboard three wishes, goals for myself as an artist. All three have been granted, including acceptance in the Florida's Finest en plein air Exhibition!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am thankful that my "Restoration Time" (also chosen for the American Impressionist Society show of 2014) is now hanging with the Florida's Finest. The exhibit opened in Apalachicola Florida and is set to travel the state. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Each of the paintings features Florida scenes, painted in Florida, by Florida artists. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Forgotten Coast en plein air Paint-Out celebrated their 10th year, and this special tribute to Florida's plein air talent was part of the festivities. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Only ten of us were juried into the show to exhibit alongside accomplished artists - Morgan Samuel Price, Larry Moore, Hodges Soileau; and other artists that were deemed Plein Air Ambassadors by the Forgotten Coast event. Morgan Price selected the works for the Exhibit. It is an honor for me to be included in this group of 20. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So many of today's fine artists have a lifetime of experience, many in graphic arts or illustration before becoming painters. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This month marks 10 years since I set up shop in my little studio and followed my heart's desire to become a painter. I love living in Florida, and painting the Florida landscape. As I entered this show, I joked - "I just want to be Miss FL this year. That's all".</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My other two wishes? - I wanted to show in Naples, FL with the National Art Encounter. And above all - I wanted to get in the American Impressionist Society 2015 Exhibition. Mission accomplished!!! And I am so excited to attend the AIS gathering in Scottsdale, AZ soon! Satisfying, yes... but nothing is more fun to say than "Florida's Finest". I just love the sound of that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My dear friend Vada Hammen setting up to paint azaleas, in the Spring of 2014 - at only 90! </span><span style="font-size: large;">Though her energy level is waning, not so her intellect. Each week for the past 7 years she has driven across the bridge from Lillian, AL, into Florida- a few miles, to meet me and ride along to our designated painting site with the Plein-air Painters of Pensacola. Without missing a beat! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In this age of brain-training games, I believe the artist has a head-start, a real advantage because we're always observing, comparing, studying, problem solving as we create. Each artwork poses a multitude of decisions as we arrange shapes, fine-tune colors, and consider what is important to us about this live vignette. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"> The back-story of Vada becoming an artist: As a busy mother of 7, she liked to draw. Her eldest son, Denny, noticed his mom's talent and had her painting designs on his moter-bike. His life was cut short at 21, tragically from a motorcycle accident. It was months later that Vada found out from the local art instructor that Denny had paid for her to take painting lessons. It brings chills to know what she endured. Battles fought and won in a mind that is now so vibrant and healthy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> This painting by Vada Hammen was gifted to me, and I love it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We skipped out of the group one day last summer. Never got our paints out, but enjoyed a visit on my back porch while studying Richard Schmid's big awesome book "The Landscapes".</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not only does she stay active in our plein air group but she leads a portrait session on Thursdays. On this day, I was the model for her group. Behind me is her wall of work. She doesn't limit herself to one genre or medium, she is fluent in portraiture as well as still-life and landscape. She regularly participates in another life-drawing group that meets in Pensacola. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">New pacemaker seems to be working good! She was ready to get back out there and paint camellias this winter. Picasso said, "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." Conversely, as we age, the artist in us keeps our minds active, youthful, and open to explore the possibilities of a blank canvas and full palette.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Admittedly, this is an unscientific study of but one. If you like facts and figures, check out this <a href="http://hyperallergic.com/199488/picking-up-art-later-in-life-could-help-the-brain/" target="_blank">article with data from a Mayo Clinic study on how creative activities benefit your brain</a>. I like this- "Long ago, 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away'. Perhaps today, the expression should expand to include painting an apple, going to the store with a friend to buy an apple, and using an Apple product." NYU neurology professor Dr. James Galvin. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Leaders in our ART community: <span style="text-align: center;">Vada, Kay and Rhoda- cornerstones who've kept the group organized through the years. </span></span><span style="font-size: large; text-align: center;">So many lanes our group has explored together. So much canvas covered... And we are not letting her stop now. See ya Friday!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Making a case for sketching rather than just snapping pictures which we are so in the habit of these days, John Ruskin poetically describes the appreciation for visual beauty that artists share. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> As I arrived at Florida's Forgotten Coast Paint-Out, this beauty-of-a-boat and her reflections greeted me warmly and I knew I would return the next evening to paint her. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> There was lots of independent painting time. In fact the sailboat painting that I am featuring was my third painting of the day. My mid-day painting was in the shade across the street from the lighthouse where soon painters gathered for refreshments and camaraderie. The event hosts public meet-and-greets for the artists. I thought I spied an artist working at his easel up in the top of the lighthouse, so I was interested to see the displayed work from this painting session. Yes, he had captured the view from the top.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> I enjoyed my stay at the Bryant House Bed and Breakfast in Appilachicola. Bridgette was so kind to pack food for me when our early schedule kept me from a relaxed breakfast. I love my porch time in Summer. So peaceful there! The perfect place to gather your thoughts and do your homework: we were to write down our thoughts on which way we want to go as artists, so we could plot our course.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> After cleaning my brushes one afternoon, I wandered down to explore the old cemetery. At first, it was the visual appeal that drew me in, the great variety of stone crosses, ornate monuments and simple gravestones.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> So many short stories were revealed as I read the inscriptions. How can you sum up a life's existence in so few words? </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">A little sprout decorates the heartbreaking memorial which courageously states, "Our Baby DIED Feb. 18, 1895. Aged 14 days. The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away." Among the shipwreck victims and soldiers who had to face Gettysburg, was someone who will simply be remembered as a friend, with this quote: "Parted friends again may meet, From the toils of nature free, Crowned with mercy, O how sweet, Will eternal friendship be." Another carved stone says: "A Life so Well Spent on this Earth cannot Fail to Reap a Bountiful Harvest in the One to Come."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Somewhere between the graveyard, private soul searching, and the time spent painting and with other artists - I had gained a renewed appreciation for life. Like I'd been to a revival. Our Art Spirit needs the motivation of friends from time to time.</span></div>
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Jill Berryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685416308808273660noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331641144948456898.post-18986997462742918252015-02-13T10:55:00.000-06:002015-02-13T10:59:53.870-06:00My One and Only Time in the Snow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">It's my one and only ever, plein air snow scene! There was more than one reason to work quickly on this November day as I visited Ohio. Foremost - to get back in the warmth before my toes got frostbitten. Furthermore - the sun that provided the lovely shadow was relentlessly melting the snowy cover and forcing me to add green peeking through.</span></div>
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Jill Berryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685416308808273660noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331641144948456898.post-86786631729810670822014-11-06T15:00:00.001-06:002020-05-07T10:40:53.724-05:00Fine Art Connoisseur - Featured Artwork: Jill Berry<br />
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Jill Berryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685416308808273660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331641144948456898.post-44888225865329413262014-09-25T11:25:00.001-05:002014-09-25T11:25:27.937-05:00American Impressionist Society Exhibition!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"Restoration Time", 12x16, Oil on Linen, American Impressionist Society Exhibition 2014.</div>
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This plein air painting was juried into the 15th National Exhibition of the American Impressionist Society! The Abend Gallery in Denver is hosting the show. I am excited to attend the Opening Night on October 2nd and see it hanging among the works of modern Impressionist painters whose work I admire. From over 1300 entries, 165 were chosen. One of the events surrounding the show is a group paint-out. I'm sure the newness of painting a Colorado landscape will be well worth packing up Easel for the journey.<br />
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It was during Florida's "Forgotten Coast en plein air" that "Restoration Time" was painted. A group of us were painting in a boatyard near Apalachicola. While searching for my inspiration that morning, I met Leon Holmes who pointed out the pile of ruble, boats that had been demolished since he had painted them the previous day. A board from yesterday's boat became for him the surface of a boatyard tribute painting. It does add an erie respect for your subject knowing that it may not be there tomorrow and you may be the last to enjoy it.<br />
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Though it has no water, nor is it my usual landscape, I'm glad the painting which achieved my goal of this national show is one that represents Florida's Gulf Coast, my home and where I love to paint. You can find it in <u>Fine Art Connoisseur</u> magazine's feature on the American Impressionist Society Show (October issue).<br />
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For me, the concept was the purple shadow on the brightly lit cabin, and in contrast, the weathered hull dripping with rusty stains. I'm not the kind who needs to perfectly state every rigging pipe. Just a few swipes with the palette knife and I am satisfied that I've said enough.<br />
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Studying Impressionist Art trains my brain to see and think Impressionistically. It's a painted language where you are allowed to put the emphasis where you desire. How and when the poetry stops, is all up to you. The luscious texture of this genre is what compels me to the easel, and to the museum shows. Oh! Also I'm looking forward to the French Impressionist works at the Denver Art Museum, "Finding the Light", a tour and lunch sponsored by <b>Fine Art Connoisseur. </b>I will have to write a post afterwards and tell you all about it.<br />
To view all the juried works - <a href="http://americanimpressionistsociety.org/show2014.html" target="_blank">click here for the AIS 2014 show catalogue online.</a> </div>
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Jill Berryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685416308808273660noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331641144948456898.post-72554272408236544082014-07-28T00:25:00.003-05:002017-08-08T22:47:41.778-05:00Pensacola Museum of Art - Juried Show<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I'm happy to announce that my work resulting from the Italy adventure has been juried into the Pensacola Museum of Art! It's their 60th Annual Members' Exhibition!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Our art museum has a rich history that dates back to 1906 when the Spanish Revival Style structure was built as our first permanent jail. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "lato"; line-height: 24px;">It also housed the Courthouse, Police Department and Shore Patrol. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "lato"; font-size: large; line-height: 24px;">In 1954, members of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) envisioned a venue to exhibit traveling art exhibitions... and provide a meeting space, as well as a venue for lectures, films...</span></div>
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Cliffs of Cinque Terre, 11x14, Oil, Plein air in Italy, Private Collection.</div>
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It certainly was a thrill to paint this one on location! Excited that my trip-of-a-lifetime had finally arrived, and there I was with my easel set up to paint the Italian Riviera! It still feels like a dream! Each morning a different village with spectacular views.<br />
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For my second painting of the day, I went down on the rocks and painted the colorful buildings of Riomagiorre. To paint the "Cliffs of Cinque Terre" I was situated midway along this steep sidewalk by the buildings. As I worked, a stream of tourists filed by, many stopping to chat and observe.<br />
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I was constantly snapping memories and I've compiled a video of my favorites. Grab an espresso and enjoy a 15 minute whirlwind tour of Cinque Terre, Florence, and Venice!<br />
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I could go on telling about --- The aqua color of the sea, more beautiful than I'd ever seen. Rising early to explore Vernazza for the first time, so quiet, like my own private amusement world.<br />
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--- How navigating Venice became a fun challenge! Finding the places I'd booked on-line with only a print-out confirmation and the help of friendly folks pointing me in the right direction. My language of gesturing worked nicely in person, just not over the phone. So a shopkeeper called the hotel number for me. With my backpack & Dora-like instructions, I proceeded... (1) lingerie shop (2) alleyway (3) bridge... till the cobblestones led me to the building with a small plaque by the door that matched my reservations. Boats and waterways, so much more alluring than paved streets and signs.<br />
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--- Even from the train window I was enthusiastically photographing the Tuscan countryside. No I didn't have my head out the window as a puppy might, but I was extracting every ounce of delight from the experience. I'll let the pictures tell the story...<br />
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Reminder: the icon at the bottom right of the video makes it a big screen production! Enjoy~Jill Berryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685416308808273660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331641144948456898.post-24209311244724814682014-04-16T17:39:00.000-05:002014-04-17T09:30:58.272-05:00The Good Old-Fashioned Press Release<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As my show approached, an<span class="Apple-style-span"> important task was to get the word out. To make the most of the opportunity, I sent press releases to local magazine and newspaper publishers. If you're like lots of us these days, you feel pretty well "publicized" after you've posted on your blog, </span>shared on Facebook and Google+,<span class="Apple-style-span"> Tweeted it, and Pinned it. But alas - there are still printing presses and folks who read the paper. My mother, for instance, still shares clipped articles via the U.S. mail. </span>(Hi Mom, in case you're reading my blog.) For a local show, your target audience is not the worldwide stage. That's why I made the effort to connect with the local media by sending "the good old-fashioned press release". Likes and comments on social media are encouraging, but when you have actually taken your work to hang in a show, you want people to physically go to the gallery and take home a painting for their real wall. </div>
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Months after the show, I am still reaping the rewards of advertising. The Coastal Alabama magazine with my painting "Peaking" was patiently waiting in a Doctor's office near Mobile Bay until it caught the eye of a marine biologist. As a pilot who took photographers up and monitored the oil spill, our Gulf Coast holds special interested for him. He tracked this one down and bought it for his wife. What a pleasure meeting them! </div>
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Destin Life, a community magazine of Destin Beach, Florida, published the article and photos that I submitted. In the April issue: "Enveloped in culture, Berry's art echoes her adventures". They added the titles and captions. Give or take a couple of edited words, it is the "Beauty of Adventure" which I shared with you in January. To read the article: <a href="http://jillberry.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-beauty-of-adventure.html" target="_blank">here is the link to my previous post</a>. As always, thanks for your interest in my work.Jill Berryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685416308808273660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331641144948456898.post-36190274415225149922014-03-27T15:38:00.000-05:002014-07-09T12:00:43.171-05:00Generate Interest with an Engaging Exhibit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have no way of knowing if the visitors from a distant state who purchased my artwork, ever enjoyed this island while boating or dining at the Sunset Grill. But they do know this about the artist. This simple painting had been on my studio top-shelf for a few years. I gave the horizon a finishing touch, signed it, titled it "Where Florida runs into Alabama", and delivered it with my "Ways of Water" show. It sold the next day, technically before the show opened!<br />
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With the exception of Opening Night, I knew I would not be present and able to voice thoughts surrounding my work. That is why I decided to add to my exhibit a photographed visual of the painting's origin. Just like I've always done on my blog, show the "Inspiration and Interpretation" together.<br />
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The public reception is the artist's chance to meet people and talk about your work. Instant conversations with would-be-strangers, except now the topic of conversation is obvious as they have come to see your work. Perhaps a particular painting has caught their eye, they linger over it, and naturally you want to tell them more of the story. I talk about the location, what drew me there, what interested me about the day, the atmosphere, circumstances, happenstances, or even why I composed the painting as I did. Chances are, as you share your inspiration, their interest is compounding. </div>
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Yes, it felt like 'going the extra mile' after completing the paintings and preparing them for hanging, to then file through my memories and photos to assemble a note of interest to post by each painting. But it made for a special exhibit, with more possibilities of personal connection.</div>
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I purposely limited my text to a small sentence, wanting the painting to get the attention. I've been to great museum shows and felt intellectually pulled to read the historic information, all while, every artistic fiber in me was begging, enjoy the painting! So I did not want to overdo it with words, just enhance the visual experience.</div>
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I received so many great comments on the show, and always with appreciation for the added bonus of it's unique presentation. The viewer enjoyed a glimpse behind the scenes.</div>
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For the visual artist, a solo show is a season of concentrated effort, a time to give it your all. Centered around a theme, with discipline you work toward your goal. In a way like a personal olympic feat; or a collection of thoughts that add up to a novel. The creative process takes place in solitude, between you and the canvas. Though given an opportunity, you are happy for the audience. You set out to fill that gallery with the best representations of your work before the time is up, before it is opening night. </div>
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Gallery Night in Fairhope (AL) draws a crowd to the Eastern Shore Art Center where my "Ways of Water" show filled the Courtyard Gallery.</div>
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Others sold before and after the opening reception, including a Gulf shore plein-air "About to Rain" (top left in photo). Most all of my work originates in plein air. Included here is a lake in Kentucky (bottom left) and a catfish farm (bottom right). Since the water draws me when I paint outdoors, I had lots of fun with this theme. I'll continue this topic in my next post.Jill Berryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685416308808273660noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331641144948456898.post-68095168455496812832014-02-12T12:43:00.000-06:002018-08-30T09:46:30.388-05:00Emerging Artist Award, Art Galleries and Artists of the South<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It was exciting to see my work published in <u>Art Galleries and Artists of the South</u>. As a winner of their "Emerging Artist" contest, I received my own page in this nationally distributed magazine (vol 10, issue 1). The task of assessing my work to select five personal "best-of-shows" was not easy but helped me realize what I like about my work. I strive for compositions that pull you in. I like surface texture that vibrates with life. I'm not a grey-day person. I like sun-drenched landscapes.<br />
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If you've followed my work here on the blog, you may recognize the paintings and remember the plein-air outings that inspired them. The "Lady in the Red Hat" sold to the lady in the red hat, and was never exhibited publicly. The floral on top- "Waterside Crepe Myrtle" sold from a gallery. The middle three all made it into juried shows and are Blue-Ribbon winners. The only one I still have is "Beach House". To learn more about that one, <a href="http://jillberry.blogspot.com/2010/08/beach-house.html" target="_blank">click back to Beach House post.</a> (Update: the Beach House painting sold in 2018)<br />
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In case you're not wearing your super-glasses... The text reads: "As a landscape painter, the interaction of land, sky, and sea provides inspiration and challenges me to capture in paint an impression of having been there. To transform a blank canvas into a relatable experience is a fascinating occupation. I create invitations to pause and enjoy the view.<br />
I enjoy painting various landscapes and meeting like-minded artists by participating in group events including Week End with the Masters, Carmel, CA; The Adirondack Mountain School Painters, NY; and The Southeastern Plein Air Invitational, AL. Within each landscape are discoveries. The Gulf Coast outside my studio window never ceases to revive my art-spirit." To view more works by Jill, visit <a href="http://www.jillberryartist.com/">www.JillBerryArtist.com</a>.Jill Berryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685416308808273660noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331641144948456898.post-72856702404757931972014-01-25T12:45:00.000-06:002014-01-25T15:35:57.511-06:00The Beauty of Adventure<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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With the keys to my little Mac still warm from an article assignment, it occured to me: wouldn't this be a great time for a blog post!<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Seeing beauty, internalizing it, then presenting your version back to the world: this is the “job” of the visual artist. I feel extremely blessed to invest my days creating art. A glance out the window to observe the color of the waterway, and my spirit is revived. So you can imagine the visual feast I experienced during a recent trip to the Italian Riviera!</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">On previous trips to paint the Pacific coast (Carmel, CA), and the Adirondack Mountains & waterfalls (Lake Placid, NY), I realized the effort it takes just to get there, to travel with easel, paints & canvases. Inspired by the Impressionists of the past, and the current Plein Air movement, I continue to challenge myself to go outdoors and paint from nature. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">The Gulf Coast is an intriguing locale, I am fortunate to live here and join in weekly outings with the Plein Air Painters of Pensacola. We exhibit together annually. In 2008 I began writing a blog, “Plein Air Painting Journal” which chronicles my painting excursions. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">One great thing about being a fine artist is choosing what you study. You are your own creative director. Last year my focus was “The Ways of Water”, a solo show exhibited in Fairhope, AL at the Eastern Shore Art Center. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Then it was time to pack for Italy! The adventure of seeing a new place is so stimulating, especially as an artist. Painting from cliffs of the Cinque Terre along cobblestone walkways above a sea of vivid aqua. Enjoying a week with a small group of artists discovering these seaside villages, then hopping on the train alone to see Venice! With my painting supplies safely stowed in Florence, just my camera and I had a glorious workout for our few remaining days in Italy. Collecting memories, memories that form chapters of a lifetime. Images, impressions that I am now excited to turn into paintings.</span></div>
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<span style="font: 14.0px Helvetica; letter-spacing: 0.0px;">What’s on the horizon? T</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">he Greek Island of Santorini</span><span style="font: 14.0px Helvetica; letter-spacing: 0.0px;">! Through Toscana Americana, I have a workshop scheduled October 4-11. If only with camera, I invite you to come along, explore, enjoy... Santotini, ranked world’s top island by Travel & Leisure magazine. </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">With the logistics taken care of by Toscana Americana, there are no concerns for finding the best restaurants and picturesque views. Within the security of a small group, you are free to savor the experience. I’m excited about the day cruise to visit hot springs on a nearby island, and painting the full moon that night! </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Times of camaraderie boost your art-spirit. Each time I’ve packed my palette and ventured out of the studio to explore a new landscape, I was glad I did. Each artist I’ve had the pleasure of painting alongside at a paint-out, invitational, or workshop, I’ve learned from. I’ll be painting with oils, building texture with both palette knife and brush. Anyone wishing to increase their artistic vision is welcome.</span></div>
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<br />Jill Berryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685416308808273660noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331641144948456898.post-91400052004710394112013-03-07T11:56:00.000-06:002014-04-02T21:18:41.686-05:00Future Show, and One Day in Carmel <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One Day in Carmel, 24x30, Oil. </div>
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I must say, it feels great to have the space of months to work toward a show of ones own creation. When I envision my show "The Ways of Water" filling the Courtyard Gallery, I see large canvases. So I am busy in my workshop making it come to life. When the show opens on August 2nd at Fairhope Alabama's - Eastern Shore Art Center; I see this painting and other large yet un-conceived works alongside my plein air watery-themes. I may be blogging less, but it's full throttle in the painting realm. Total immersion.<br />
Inspiration is still surfacing from the day I painted in California. I invite you to view this video of my plein-air excursion to Carmel during Weekend with the Masters, Monterey.<br />
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Pensacola News Journal, "Eye on Art" features this painting in a review of our Art Study Club Spring Show : <a href="http://www.pnj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/201303290100/ENTERTAINMENT/303290003" target="_blank">Read the article Link</a>.<br />
<br />Jill Berryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685416308808273660noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331641144948456898.post-52748522867315668852013-02-11T10:42:00.001-06:002013-02-11T10:52:21.670-06:00Native Vegetation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Native Vegetation, 14x18, Oil, Plein air. </div>
What do hunting, fishing, plein air painting, and blind dates have in common?? Raw, sheer ~Mystery!!. You never know what you'll be coming home with, encounter. On this fine morning we rendezvoused at Bagelheads with our final destination- somewhere near the visitors center. When these blooming yucca plants caught my eye, I set up shop here. To give you a visual panorama - to the right was a chain-link fence, beyond that a parking lot of utility trucks; behind me - "downtown" Pensacola; at left - an avenue of homes, unique architecture. In fact in front of me were interesting sites I could have included. I stopped to photograph the red double-decker bus that went by and a sailboat launching in the bay across the street. What I like about this painting is the "old Florida" feel. Like I just landed here and am exploring it for the first time.Jill Berryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685416308808273660noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331641144948456898.post-64114089161613017802013-02-05T10:15:00.000-06:002013-04-29T15:54:10.175-05:00Painting "From Life"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Fun-loving Hydrangea, 11x14. SOLD. </div>
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A painting is a small slice of life. As I began the process with this one, I simply chose things I had on hand, complementaries that were pleasing to my eye. Now that the work exists, I search my thoughts to name it.<br />
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Jill Berryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685416308808273660noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331641144948456898.post-1896628552154306232013-02-01T00:30:00.000-06:002014-06-21T19:51:14.113-05:00Plant me by the Sea<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Plant me by the Sea, (SOLD), 12x16, Oil. Honorable Mention. </div>
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This one was begun under a park gazebo overlooking the Gulf in Appalachicola, FL. </div>
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Though these gorgeous blooms were in reality behind me, they found their way into the heart and soul of this painting- "Plant me by the Sea". It received an Honorable Mention Award at the Art Study Club Show. </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">I am pleased to announce: my 2012 solo-show which represents most of this year's work, will be on display through the end of the year at the Foley Art Center in Alabama. I invite you to stop by and view the show if you are near. If that's not possible, we will be happy to ship from the gallery to you. Shown are some of the centerpieces of the show which fills both walls, the entire front gallery! Fifty paintings to choose from! For a better look at the show, click on my album:</span></div>
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