Three Harvest Pears 2009

Three Harvest Pears 2009

I have to admit....I'm easily diverted from one subject to the next. My real problem is being constantly inspired by everything!! Certain colors, shapes, compositions (abstract or realistic),patterns everywhere are all sparking my creative juices. I can't keep up, but I'll share some of the things that I am doing. Pears are such sensational fruit to paint. Artists paint them in endless styles. In this particular arrangement I decided to create an extremely dramatic mood. The composition is of three formally balanced pears with an extremely dark background. They are placed on a black surface and as the light hits them, the yellows of the pears reflect onto one another and onto the surface. The darks of the surface actually refract or reflect back onto the pears throwing orange up on them. So exciting! The format of 6x18 establishes the mood further and it is painted on the sides. It is a simple painting that is very exciting and after the style of early masters. I loved painting them. I'll probably paint them again. If you are interested in purchasing this painting you can follow the link at the bottom of the blog page to my etsy shop.

Free! Take what you want!

Mark's Peppers

Little Yellow Pepper

As my husband and I entered our church Sunday evening we saw a box at the information desk. On it was a sign, "Free, take what you want." It was not signed so several people who were in that area began to guess who the generous person was. Someone present said that they knew who it was and we all praised his thoughtfulness. What a nice gift! Well, there were not very many people there and the box was really full, so I have to admit I was thinking...........Oh, what beautiful subjects to paint! How can I decide on so few? Do I really take what I want, or should I think of others and take only a few and leave a lot.......I just have to tell you that they were a tempting lot....right there in church! So I did a very thoughtless thing and took several of the most beautiful, unusually shaped and brilliant peppers that I have ever seen.....and the variety of kinds were amazing. The shorten this long and tedious story, I will say that I painted two today and I plan on painting more. I think I might place my picture in the same place as that box, and place a sign on it, "Free, to the thoughtful one who brought the peppers."

A Tomato

Tomato, 6x6 Stretched Canvas (SOLD)

I can't believe that it has been over a month since I last blogged. It appears to me that blogging consistently might take more discipline that painting. I have nothing to say tonight. Just wanted to share some more of my work.

Pear and Strawberries, 6"x6", Oil on Canvas

It seems there is an abundance of fruit this year. Strawberries are delicious to eat, but their vibrant color and beautiful shapes are very inviting to a painter. I enjoyed painting these lovlies. I'm forever amazed at God's providence. I'm still new to blogging and each day I'll probably tidy the post up a bit (smiles). So, bear with me all you silent ones out there!