Squares and Circles

This 8x10 inch oil painting is the second in my summer fruit series. As I planned this painting, a focus on composition guided me. It was fun to put together the squares and circles. This painting and its companion may be just a pair of siblings that go no further or I might work some more on the squares and circles idea. It is always fun to experiment.

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Slices--Original Oil Painting--Still Life

Today's efforts focused my attention on light and reflection. The subtle oranges and reflected light were the challenge for the day. Alizarin crimson, cadmium orange, cadmium yellow, titanium white, and ultramarine blue made up today's color selection. This painting is on a 5x7 inch canvas panel.

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Producing Reproductions--Apple Fiesta Contemporary Still Life Oil Painting

A request for a reproduction of this original painting prompted some research on making prints of my original paintings. What I discovered is that, not only is there a very large learning curve for doing this, I don't have any of the equipment I need to do it myself. The camera I own does not produce images large enough for quality reproductions and I have a clunker of a printer. For now, the idea of reproductions is on hold. I decided the first order of business is to buy a new camera. So, research continues with a digital SLR is on the horizon instead of my little point and shoot.

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Tea Time--Contemporary American Still Life Oil Painting

As September approaches, families are getting ready for school and mothers are looking forward to some extended quiet time. Painting this bright little still life oil painting was fun. The loose brush strokes and the bright colors made me relax and imagine the feel of a cup of tea and a quiet moment. This 8x10 inch oil painting is for sale at the Small Impressions Gallery for $125.00 plus $12.50 for shipping to US addresses.

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