Blackberries on Plate

I saw these beautiful blackberries and thought it would be fun to play with their shapes and reflections.  I also wanted to try the striped cloth again, and thought this simpler setup would work well.

oil on deep canvas
12 x 12
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Colorful Grapes

I had so much fun with the grapes, I thought I'd have another go at the same bunch.  I plopped them down in the same position on an ombre napkin, and had a blast!  

oil on deep canvas
12 x 12
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Clementine Oranges and Mug

I reworked this one a couple times, which is new for me.  Usually I will just wipe it if I'm not instantly happy with how it's looking.  I don't think I wanted to give up on the shadows and orange glow on the mug. 

oil on deep canvas
12 x 12
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Clementine Oranges on Turquoise

I have had some of my artwork displayed at a local cafe named Eden for a couple months.  For now I am the only artist they have, so I have been trying to work on some larger paintings to bring them.  They serve organic and locally grown food, and they wanted bright paintings of fruits and vegetables.  Pretty much a perfect fit!  I found some clementines with stems and leaves when I went to Trader Joe's recently, and I thought they would be a great subject!

oil on canvas
12 x 12
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Just Passing By

This cow is one of many I photographed on the Nebraska farm.  This big guy seemed indifferent to us as we drove past, not running like most of the others.  This was my first time painting a cow, and I was surprised at how different they are from horses, both in body shape and in attitude.

oil on canvas
12 x 12
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