A new perspective on still life - Mark H Brown

I've been painting at eye level for so long I thought it was time for a change of view, to paint from above.  I took my love for satin and combined it's sensual feel with the fuzzy softness of peaches.  I liked how the color of the peaches popped out from the neutral fabric.  The fabric was painted with a little more brushwork than normal, which was very exciting to apply to the canvas.  I've always loved Sargent's handling of fabric and have him in mind when I paint the folds and sheen.  I'm thrilled with this piece and feel it accomplishes what I had hoped for, a blending of traditional still life with a modern feel and view.  Enjoy!

Peaches from above

16 x 16

oil on canvas

available

mark@markhbrownartist.com