Friday, July 6, 2012

"Snack du Jour" 6" X 8" Pastel

                                                                           
I wanted to add a knife as an element in a still life of Granny Smith apples. I enjoyed doing the two little bits of apple reflections on the blade. The little things that give us pleasure, right?

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  1. Gosh! Your color choices are always outstanding. And you are so right-those little but important details really have an impact and make us happy:)

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    1. Thank you, Libby! I just had to laugh. How many people can say they are "thrilled" and "happy" over a little reflection? But, you're correct. The details hopefully add to the whole. :)

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  2. Great design and I love the reflections of not only the apples, but the color of the surface on the blade.

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    1. Thanks so much, Julie. It amazes me the details one notices when they paint. Before I started all of this I truly don't believe I "saw" as much. It's kind of thrilling, really...a whole new world!

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  3. That little reflection on the knife from the apples would definitely give me pleasure as well.! Beautifully painted, Carol!!

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    1. I appreciate that, Hilda. I'm so grateful for your encouragement. You are such a master at pastel work!

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  4. I know! The little things! The reflections are wonderful but also beautiful color and sensitivity as always.

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    1. Lorraine, thank you so much! YOUR color sense is amazing. I have been in awe at the stunning combinations of colors you apply in your work whether it be figures or still life. Remarkable and always apt.

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  5. Oh, the color of your blade! What could be more perfect for those green Granny Smiths!

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    1. I'm smiling, Shirley! Thank you so mmuch for the nice compliment.

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  6. What a wonderful composition! And your color choices are so beautiful! Love the color of that knife blade. Well done!

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    1. Thank you, Virginia! I enjoy "discovering" the little things you see in a close-up view. It's a new world!

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