Wednesday, January 18, 2012

"Mineola and Bananas" Oil on 6x6" board





I tried to get a nice rhythm of light/dark/light/dark.. going through this painting.  I've always liked that affect.  I've also been trying to keep edges in mind as I go... I like edges that disappear and return, become sharper and then fade...  it's so hard to do, I keep wanting to define all the lines. 
I was planning on posting this last night, but we had a strong wind storm come through, and our power was knocked out!  What a surprise to be suddenly in complete darkness... we were using our cell phone display lights to find our way to candles and flashlights, lol.

8 comments:

  1. Really beautiful. Great values on the fruit. They look like I could just reach in and pick them up!

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  2. Those are great bananas! You know you love this one!

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  3. You have really achieved 3D with this one-plump and richly colored.

    Now you have to peel that Mineola, and paint it- like doing the wave, painter style!

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  4. Very nice work for the edges! Your paintings always have that classic, quiet and peaceful look even if the subject are just simple fruits -- somehow in the careful rendering and thoughtful composition they start to take on a personality of their own...

    It's very realistic, yet not sharp and offensive like photos. Beautiful work of art.

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  5. Beautiful, amazing painting. Love it!

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  6. Thank you all for the great comments! Wow!!

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  7. really nice work, I'm amazed at how accurate the colours are!

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