I have long loved art, and one of my earliest art related memories was falling in love with the work of the impressionists. There is a freedom in their paintings and a special kind of beauty that inspired much of my early work.
And they still inspire me.
Claude Monet’s stunning series Water Lilies has inspired the creation of this vase and raku pottery owl.
This series of approximately 250 oil paintings are inspired by his flower garden at his home in Giverny, France. They were his main artistic focus in the last thirty years of his life. Many of them were painted while he had cataracts.
While in my twenties, I had the pleasure of visiting Paris. Of course I hit as many of the art galleries I could. It was a real pleasure to have the opportunity to go to the Musee d’Orsay and see all the wonderful work of the impressionists.
You can see more images of the raku pottery vase, Monet’s Garden and Lily the owl by clicking on the links.
Raku Pottery Vase – Monet’s Vase 
How do you think I did capturing the spirit and feel of Monet’s work? You can see more of my raku pottery vase creations here.
These are beautiful. You’ve captured the colours and the impressionist style of merging pastel shades, truly evocative of Monet’s paintings and garden. What a great talent you have!
Thank you so much for your very kind words! I love impressionism and it has always had some hold over me! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Thank you, I love impressionism too, especially Debussy’s piano music. Have a wonderful weekend as well!
That is a great piece! Thank you so much for your kind wishes!
These are lovely! I would say you captured the spirit of his work very well. 😊
Thank you so much for your kind comment! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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I love the colors. Very good work.
Thanks so much for your kind words. I hope you have a great day!
In my oppinion you captured the colors of Monet`s garden and water lillies painting perfectly. Especially if I imagine some nice rose colored roses in the vase with some light green. Amazing! Have a nice day. 🙂
Thanks so much for your kind comment! I can’t wait until the flowers start to bloom here so I can show them off in some of my vases. I hope you have a great weekend!
Love the owl
Thanks Christine! I hope everything is going well with your campaign.
Oh I lost, but not badly xx
I am sorry to hear that – there loss, but it will give you more time to make more beautiful art!
Exactly my thoughts on reflection
As always you have done an amazing job capturing the colors and the essence of your inspiration. Beautiful work!
Thank you so much for your kind words and comment! I really appreciate that and hope you are having a fantastic day.
SUPER NICE JOB!!!!!!!
Thank you so much! I hope you are having a great day.
I adore that owl.
Thanks so much! I am sure it will find a good home. I hope you are having a great weekend.
I heard once Monet always painted with a paint brush in one hand and a glass of champagne in another. All you need now is a glass of champagne. Beautiful and Cheers.
haha! Fortunately I make champagne and wine, and I think you have just inspired me to make more champagne once the grapes are ready. I think Monet had the right idea! I hope you are having a wonderful weekend.
You captured it beautifully.
Thank you so much! I hope you are having a great day!
You’re welcome. And I am, thank you.
The color and movement of your pieces here definitely capture Monet’s garden. Splendid work! I am also a fan of the impressionists.
Aren’t the impressionists great! I love the artistic license they take and the amazing colours that result and also your kind comment! I hope you are having a great weekend.
Having a good weekend…it’s not raining. And I hope yours is going well.
It was a great weekend! I got my garden tilled!
Absolutely beautiful! I am also a huge fan of Monet and impressionism!
Thanks so much for your kind words! I am glad to see there are so many fans of Monet’s work. Truly timeless. I hope you are having a beautiful day!
Beautiful 💖
Thanks! I hope you are having a wonderful weekend.
You’re welcome 🌼🌼🌼
Wow! Yes, I truly think you captured the spirit of Monet’s work, particularly in the vase. Wonderful!
I love the vase too! I love the shape and cracks, it almost looks like a little globe of some impressionist planet. Thanks so much for your comment and I hope you have a great day!
Beautifull… so much Monet. 🌞
Thank you so much!~ I am glad you think so! I hope your weekend is going well.
Lovely work, as usual–and you did capture Monet’s impressionism beautifully.
Thanks so much! I really appreciate your kind support and words. I hope you have a great day.
Most welcome–hope you’re having a wonderful weekend 🙂
Gorgeous!
Thank you! I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Love your pottery. It’s beautiful ❤️
Thank you so much! I hope you are having a fantastic weekend!
Truly beautiful!
Thanks so much! I hope you are doing well!
Yes!
Beautiful ❣️ Alchemy
Thank you so much! I hope you are having a beautiful day!
I think you absolutely captured the spirit of Monet!! Love the colors and movement – stunningly beautiful collection.
Thank you so much for your very kind words and support! I hope you are having a creative and beautiful weekend!
These are beautiful!!! It’s easy to see what inspired them. Seriously cool! Thank You and Cheers!!! 🙂
Thank you! I am glad you can see the inspiration behind them and that you appreciate them.
Absolutely my pleasure!!! 🙂
You captured the feel of Monet splendidly! I really love the owl ❤️
Thank you so much for your very kind words! I hope you have a great week ahead!
Thank you, you as well!
Beautiful work! I love impressionism, as well. You captured Monet’s artistry and made it your own. Stunning pieces!
Thank you so much for your very kind comment. I hope you are having a great week and writing more beautiful words as usual.
Your creations are beautiful. I can certainly see that you were inspired by Monet.
Thanks so much for your kind comment! I hope you are having a great day!
Beautiful!
Thank you!
I think you’ve done a great job! These are lovely, and (like the originals) reveal their shapes with closer looking.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I very much appreciate them. I hope your day is going well.
So well done, beautiful!
Thank you so much!
Terrific pieces!
Thanks Phil! I hope you are having a wonderful week!
Thanks, you too.
Lovely, simply lovely.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I hope you are having a good week!
Thank you. It’s been pretty good. Hope yours has been as well.
Love the owl! Wonderful colours.
Beautiful pictures. I, too, am a fan of impressionists and have some Monet framed prints and notecards. I know some of my friends don’t get it, but that’s okay. And yes, the owl is stunning.
Thanks so much for your kind comments. I have always found impressionist paintings have an energetic and spiritual quality to them that just takes my breath away. I hope you have a wonderful week ahead!
So beautiful. Have you heard the price the haystacks brought in? 111 million. Some of the same lovely colors.
Gorgeous!
Definitely yes. I’m inspired.
Wonderful! So great to hear!
Great post
All are so beautiful and Monet would love them!
Thank you so much for your very kind comment! I hope you are having a great day!
You too ! Have a great week!
Love Monet and love this work! Thanks for stopping by Poemattic.
My pleasure to stop by!
I really love the blues and greens in this and the fact its an owl. You have definitely captured the Monet feel. This is amazing! ❤
Thank you for your kind words!
I saw a Monet exhibit when I was younger and I was infatuated with the brush strokes on many of his paintings. You could almost see his frustration in getting the colors perfect. You have done an amazing job at capturing this same excellence, hopefully without the frustration!