Thursday, October 14, 2010

Leaning Left


Oil on 1/8" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD

Pomegranates. Sheesh. The most challenging fruit to paint. At least the outside of them. While painting this, I kept thinking about a master at painting poms. Abbey Ryan, I'm looking in your direction. I'm jealous.

5 comments:

  1. Wonderful image - looks like a photo!

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  2. no need to be jealous - this is gorgeous! the skin of the fruit is so rich & dense - the colors - the shadows & highlights - splendid! thank you!

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  3. I think you did a heck of a job, Michael--it's beautiful.

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  4. You're brilliant Michael! Do you remember this link?

    http://el-alfeizar-de-dedalus.blogspot.com/2009/06/en-el-corazon-de-la-noche.html

    Regards from Spain.

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  5. R.R. just let me know about this post -- you're funny, Mike! :)

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