Comments on the style saloniste: Seductions of the Senses

Utterly exquisite! So hard to believe these are ph...

2013-06-18T00:18:19.048-07:00

Utterly exquisite!
So hard to believe these are photographs and not paintings..Reminds me of a terrific Nature Morte exhibit in Florence about 10 years ago that has never been topped.
Simply Brilliant

Dear all, Thank you for your insightful, beautifu...

2013-06-15T10:29:31.470-07:00

Dear all,

Thank you for your insightful, beautiful comments on my work...I so appreciate reading them. Just to let you know, those goldfish are happily swimming in water again!

All my best,

Paulette

Hi Diane, what a wonderful introduction to this br...

2013-06-13T16:18:12.012-07:00

Hi Diane, what a wonderful introduction to this brilliant artist. I just adore her photos - how inventive and how luscious indeed. She's a master stylist too, isn't she? I feel a little bad for those gold fish. haha. Thanks for bringing her work to me. You always find the most interesting people to feature here. Hope you are well! xo Terri

Spanish and Dutch 17th c. still life paintings are...

2013-06-12T22:37:03.142-07:00

Spanish and Dutch 17th c. still life paintings are one of my passions--this still life photography is their equal. Stunning colors, lighting and depth.
Thank you.
Mary

Thanks so much for bringing this photographer and ...

2013-06-12T10:44:59.634-07:00

Thanks so much for bringing this photographer and her gorgeous work to my attention. I live in the SF area so I can see it in the gallery. Luscious stuff!

Heading off to March!

2013-06-11T20:16:45.651-07:00

Heading off to March!

i received a lovely message and a very insightful ...

2013-06-11T08:46:31.598-07:00

i received a lovely message and a very insightful one--from my lovely friend FRANCES SCHULTZ in New York...and she got it totally right...Paulette's work transcends the material...with its sense of time passing, it's fading leaves, its bugs and danger...and sense of death, even. THANKS FRANCES.

Dear Wonderful Diane,

Am positively transfixed by Paulina Tavormina's work and shall seek it out. The magic is in the choice of subject matter and its composition, combined of course with her technical virtuosity. And I totally agree with Countrypolitan about the edge and with you about the ever so subtle danger lurking makes the work slightly subversive and therefore all th emore appealing. You have, as you often do, made my day. Thank you thank you.

Frances - www.FrancesSchultz.com

PEGGY- Always a pleasure to hear from you...and ...

2013-06-11T08:44:56.218-07:00

PEGGY-

Always a pleasure to hear from you...and stay tuned. I have some great stories coming up.

DIANE

My Dear Friend in London--yes, she is in London, a...

2013-06-11T08:44:24.633-07:00

My Dear Friend in London--yes, she is in London, and that will make a wonderful discovery for you. These photos will look fantastic in London.
Let me know what you think! DIANE

I am always excited when I get an e-mail from your...

2013-06-11T07:22:08.663-07:00

I am always excited when I get an e-mail from your blog + you never let me down. These photos are just beautiful. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com

I adore these pieces. Each one is so beautiful th...

2013-06-11T01:28:11.047-07:00

I adore these pieces. Each one is so beautiful that I am imaginarily deciding which wall to put them all in! I see that she is showing in London so I might go and pop in to have a look! Thanks as always for introducing something new.

DEAR TERRI- Yes...i agree. There is danger lurki...

2013-06-10T15:41:02.698-07:00

DEAR TERRI-

Yes...i agree. There is danger lurking there...bugs and beetles...and the compositions are often a little 'off'...

I love also that she starts afresh with each one.

It's a little mundane to note--but please take a closer and second look at the beauty of her fruit and flowers. Have you ever looked through lemons at the market, or apples or peaches...to try to find a few perfect ones? Here are dozens and dozens of beauties...it's impressive...though in the end it is really her artistry and taste that bring it all together so movingly.

best and thanks DIANE

Dear Blue- Yes...Paulette has been rather unknow...

2013-06-10T15:30:29.437-07:00

Dear Blue-

Yes...Paulette has been rather unknown. It's surprising because her work is accomplished. Perhaps it is because she is self-taught and does not spring from the world of photography or art and design. I love the abstraction of her work--and that each concept is so witty and fresh. There's a bit of naughtiness...it goes over the edge...that keeps it from being sweet to saccharine or too posed. Thanks for your swift comment. LOVE YOUR BLOG
DIANE

Her use of unexpected elements gives her eye for c...

2013-06-10T15:21:26.901-07:00

Her use of unexpected elements gives her eye for composition and beauty an edginess that takes her creations to a whole different level...

I hate to admit it but I'd never heard of her ...

2013-06-10T14:56:18.724-07:00

I hate to admit it but I'd never heard of her – quite where I've been, I'm not sure, but I know that until now I have missed out on a lot!

This is the most wonderful imagery and for one who finds the Dutch Golden Age still lifes some of the most beautiful of European art, these are very moving.

It's personal preference, of course, but the two with morning glories and the one with the blue butterfly glowing in the background are my absolute favorites.

Thank you for this.