Yellow Bowl, Grapes, Cup

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 I thought I would try something a little larger to loosen up with my big brushes

A Couple of Grapes

 When I started this still life the bowl was full of grapes.  As I progressed I had to make the aesthetic decision as to whether the grapes were more important or the shapes behind them.  It was a delicious choice.

The Escape

The first of a couple of grape studies

An Apple a Day

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I love a daily apple with a little salt on the tart ones.  But to be honest I prefer peanut butter.  This painting is on an acrylic panel that I sanded down and then applied a couple of coats of gesso.  I did some research and found others using the acrylic with out problems.  I did a few test panels and found out it was very difficult to scratch off the gesso and water didn't faze it after the gesso was dry.  I believe these panels are better than masonite.  When I had my frame shop I framed several older oil paintings from the Twenties and Thirties and always had to be careful of paint that would flake off especially on the edges.

Finding a Friend

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Yes, this title could seem a little unusual, but, friends can be different or change.

Jade Plant

 

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Several years ago (70's) I painted a large, old jade that had some character. I decided to paint a small one now and every once in a while repaint it to record it's growth. I am hoping that this pathetic thing will develop some character with age.