Saturday, June 5, 2010

"Watermelon Still Life"

Oil on 6"x6" hardboard panel

(below) My set up, and painting in progress...

I wanted to do a composition that was a triangle shape within this square panel, and this wedge of watermelon seemed to do the trick! The green grapes added a nice compliment to the red colors of the other fruit. I took quite a few pictures out doors on a partly cloudy day. Some of the images were brighter, and some in a lower light. I had a hard time choosing just one to post, so I thought I would just post a couple, why not? I think it might give a better impression of how the painting looks in different light.

7 comments:

  1. This is amazing, Debbie. Your colors are so true to life. Yes, the triangle watermelon was a great idea.

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  2. You sure love your fruit in your family! They make such exquisite subjects for your paintings too. Let's see...now I am really wanting cherries! Yep, they look so ripe and so sweet! Great job on this one too, Debbie!

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  3. The colors and the swirls in the melon are just enchanting!

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  4. Beautiful work.
    Great composition and wonderful brush work.

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  5. I always love your reds!!! The watermelon swirls make this very special, it is the first thing to grab my attention. Really wonderful piece.

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  6. Love it!! The geometry of the watermelon is a lovely compliment to the rounds of the graps and cherries, lovely.

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