Cut Pear

My 6 x 6 panels were supposed to arrive yesterday.  Supposed to.  I paid extra shipping to have them get to me faster, and then the Fed Ex guy dropped off my package somewhere else and left me with some guy's Ford parts (it says on the box, don't worry I didn't open it).  I was pretty bummed about it, mostly because I'm pretty sure they are sitting at someone's house about 2 blocks from me, and I can't do anything about it.  But then I stopped whining and pulled out a 5 x 5 instead and got to work, and got back to the pears like I promised.

oil on panel
5 x 5
sold

Two Pears

Pears are tricky, tricky little fruits sometimes.  They aren't just one sphere that you have to make look 3-dimensional, like a lime or tomato.  They have two distinct bulbous areas that need addressing.  In this painting, back pear looked like a deflated blob for the longest time.  With the angle, I couldn't get him to be both pointing upward and not an apple.  He finally came through after several attempts.  I think what this means is more practice, more pears!

oil on panel
5 x 5
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Cut Grapefruit with Fork

I tried to do this painting with fewer brushstrokes than yesterday's grapefruit.  I like the results.  I think it looks fresher and less fussy.  This is also my first time trying a fork.  I know it sounds silly, but I was worried it would be so much harder than a spoon or knife.  Maybe I'm getting somewhere with my skill level, or maybe it was luck, but either way, I think it looks pretty good!

oil on panel
5 x 5
sold

Cherries and a White Mug

I am having so much fun painting these cherries!  Their surface is so different from limes and lemons, but it's interesting to see they way they handle light and reflection.  The two in front seem to be whispering about whatever tiff the back two got into.

oil on panel
5 x 5
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My Daughter's Shades

After painting what seemed like 300 paintings of bottles, even though it was only 3, I thought I would mix it up a little before returning to my series.  My daughter left her sunglasses on the floor, so I got to borrow them for a day.  I just wish my shades were this cheerful!

oil on panel
5 x 5
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Limes with Creamer

I picked up this creamer at the flea market the other day when I found my lovely book stack.  It came as a set and I love the angles of the handles.  The sugar thing (holder? pot? I'm embarrassed that I don't know what they're called) has two handles that makes it look like a small trophy.  They are dainty and fun and I thought would pair nicely with some limes.  The reflections were the best part!

oil on panel
5 x 5
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In other news, I sold my first painting yesterday!  I have sold some in the past, but this was the first to a complete stranger who doesn't know me.  Now it sold for $3 in an auction, but to me that said: someone likes your painting enough to want it in their house.  I think that's a great first step!