I decided to try another painting of my plate of fruit. This one is larger, and includes more of the fruit, and the white cloth in the back. I changed the position of the cloth after this picture was taken, so it will look different in the final painting.
I really loved doing a larger painting for a change. It seems funny that I call an 8"x10" painting a "larger" one. But, after so many little 5"x7"s that's the way it feels. I hope to do them more often.
I like taking pictures of my work in progress, it reminds me of where I started, and what it looked like in the beginning. Once the painting is finished, I don't remember what it looked like while I was working on it, so it's nice to look back and see. I also like to write down what I did, if it's something I've done differently that I want to remember.
I'll post the finished painting soon.
Your fruit plates are wonderful! I know what you mean about working a little larger. It doesn't take much larger to feel a sense of "freedom" after painting 5x7"s. I wish that Ampersand gessoboard came 6x8" in the 1/8" thick panels. I find that 6x8 is a perfect size for these small paintings and the size is hard to find.
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It is coming out beautifully, Debbie. And I love when you show your steps. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteI find myself wondering where is the second peach in the still life set up? LOL Did you eat it? No matter; it is one gorgeous painting in the works!
ReplyDeleteThanks Marilyn, Carol and AutumnLeaves.. LOL.. the peach in my set up is missing because it became too ripe and I had to eat it! I wound up replacing it with another one tho. I didn't think anyone would really notice it missing in the picture! lol
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