Thursday evening we went pear picking. After returning home to unpack our container one pear caught my eye. I loved it's natural composition with the leaves thrust to one side. I decided to paint it yesterday, using an antique wooden box and a strong complementary bounce light. I was in the mood to paint as tightly as I could, and enjoyed the nuances very much. The soft leaves, glistening highlights on the stem, warm red shadow side and the rough wood all excited my senses. Every now and then I keep a painting that I've created. This might be one that I consider.
"Fresh Picked"
10 x 8
Oil on canvas
6 comments:
This painting literally "stopped me in my tracks". I was on my way out and decided to peek in on DPP-saw this beautiful pear--reminded me of the great 18th century French and American realist painters, Chardin and Raphaelle Peale--what an unassuming title for this classic beauty.
Wonderful painting Mark. Such attention to detail!
Beautiful- I especially like the water drops and the stem!
This is so classically beautiful - just a magnificent painting, Mark.
Such a gorgeous pear, deserving of center stage.
Amazing! Simple subject made a great painting.
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