Red Pepper

Gotta do a still life once in a while… This is a little 4″x4″ mini painting done on a watercolor board. I have a whole bunch of blank ones in a box somewhere. It’s time to go to the grocery store, I think. Perhaps a pear next, or a pomegranate,...

Spring Beauty

After yesterday’s vulture post, this seems appropriate, as it’s also about death, resurrection and the cycle of life. I did this painting about this time of year five years ago or so.  I guess you could call it a plein-aire still life.  Although I’m...

Cherry still life studies

Last week on vacation I got started on cherries!  They’re fun to paint because of the luscious color and the contrast between the plump fruit and the delicate stems. I like to attack the darks with loads of pigment, just get down as much as I can and leave it. ...