Pink Camellias

 The temperature outside is still chilly, and the sun only peeks out occasionally, but spring is on the way,
 and my neighbors camellias are proof of this.
This was painted in one long session, (the term is alla prima,)  it's like holding your breath for a long underwater lap in the pool, and I'm breathless!
I will probably continue to fuss with it - but I feel pretty happy just now.
22" x 30"

About Memory

At times it's difficult to put into words the reasons for choosing to paint particular subject matter. In this case it is a memory of my mother, and a painting of a pot of primroses I gave her a long time ago. Primroses are a reminder of those feelings.

Valentine Chocolates

Yum!   This one is just for fun - Happy Valentine's Day you all!

Pineapple II

To continue the fascinating subject of painting the pineapple..... this one is twice the size of the earlier version I posted,  and is now perfectly ripe and will be eaten this evening.... again, my inspiration derives from marble bas-relief sculpture , with the pineapple being a convenient stand in for the usual mythological god or goddess, who are currently unavailable, alas.
30" x 22"

Hawiian Pineapple

If you can't go there, there's always this....

Dried Hydrangea Blossoms

I am still fascinated by the lovely forms and delicate colors of Hydrangeas - fresh or dried for winter bouquets. Call it my "Hydrangea Period"  - and there will be more!  My influence here is, believe it or not, classical Greek sculpture,  I'm sure you understand. If not, give me a call.....
15" x 22"

4 Pears on Silver Tray II

These are the same pears as in my last post, this time I switched my viewpoint and waited until the light faded from the studio. I used the same pigments as the other version, but here contrast and color are subdued. There is no strong light source, just the last light of the afternoon.
9 1/4" x 13"