Citrus
#71
#71Citrus
oil on gallery wrapped canvas
oil on gallery wrapped canvas
16x12x1"
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This is a larger painting than my usual 12" square and is also painted in natural light from my window. The shadows and highlights kept changing, and that was quite a challenge. I can see why many Painting a Day folks paint from photographs. What we are really after is the essential light and when the sun moves it means we see everything in a different light, if that isn't too obvious a statement.
I choose my subject mostly based on color, and then their reflective qualities. That is the challenge for me at first, but then it is the atmosphere that I find keeps my interest.
And now for the big reveal. My 16 painting commission from last month has been hung and you can see it here. I am so delighted!
thrilling to see the result of your commission. It looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWow, these oranges look so realistic. The limes, too. Truly amazing.
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ReplyDeleteI have loved seeing all your produce paintings and the commission turned out fabulous. It's exciting to see them all hung together. Gorgeous! You should have prints made of these and sell them in sets.
ReplyDeleteYour oranges look so real.
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the commission!
Dave is the macho butcher and you are Queen of Produce!!! They look good enough to eat but No calories!!
ReplyDeleteIt will be fun to see what fall and winter light bring,,,
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