I saw these small yellow peppers in Safeway the other day and thought I'd try painting them. They have a very smooth surface with few ups and downs to create shadows. The values are all very close in contrast, so I improvised again deepening the hue in some areas. Now, it's into the salad they go!
Carol, I love this one! The composition, the colors...just great! Well done!
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Thank you, Brenda. I had fun painting them -AND- they were delicious!
ReplyDeleteReally nice. I like the way you leaned the peppers against each other. The colors work great together. I like the lighting and shadows too.
ReplyDeleteFun way to make a composition...they are hard to paint but you did a lovely job! Interesting handling of the background as well.
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ReplyDeleteAppreciate your comments, Melanie. I enjoy working in the square format as it often creates different options for composition.
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Hi Cindy,
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time to comment. I have fun with the background because oil paint is very tactile, and I enjoy that part. However, I'm always afraid I'll go a bit too far with the process. :)
I think you are on a roll here, Carol. The peppers look great and do look glossy (from my end). These last couple of fruit paintings really have a vibrancy to them. I bet they look fun together too, lined up.
ReplyDeleteIt's been an interesting trip down this road, Libby. Very enjoyable. I appreciate all your encouragement. Can't wait to try another one!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! I tried painting peppers and it was a big fail! Nice job.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting. We got moved on Saturday and today we got hooked up for internet, so I'm happy. And really tired.
I agree, Virginia, they are a challenge! Glad you're moved in and getting settled. It's a big effort to move, but exciting, too!
ReplyDeleteI just love epodes especially when done well. Love these
ReplyDeleteAngela, thank you so much! Nice of you to comment. I very much enjoyed looking at YOUR work on your blog this evening. What a joy. Your paintings are bright and alive with clever subject matter. You can tell you love life and are excited about painting. I look forward to following your work.
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning, Carol! Love your color choices and the contrast between smooth glossiness of the peppers and texture in the background. Very alive!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy doing the background textures, Lorraine. You have a strong sense of color in yours which I admire greatly.
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