12x12 Original Oil on Canvas
by
Cheri Wollenberg
This painting is from an image I photographed several years ago. An artist friend brought in a basket full of very ripe tomatoes, green beans, and black-eyed susan flowers. My goodness did we ever have a "photo shoot". We arranged them in baskets, pots, and in every possible way that we could imagine in a matter of very little time. The experience we had was in itself beautiful. The delights that artists have are so playful and childlike. To my knowlege, I think the tomatoes were the only things I actually painted from life. What a shame! But, I have countless resources and sometimes I open that folder and remember my dear little friend - who has since moved away to another state. I enjoyed painting Blue Enamel Pot and Red Tomatoes. It has a real country mood to it. Reminds me of other times in my past.
4 comments:
It is awesome, Cheri. The dailies are one of my favorite flowers. I've painted the black eyed susan's myself and I'm sure I will again.
This beauty makes me feel
warm and toasty
....nice to break
the chill.
Thanks for posting,
Jen
Really like how you handled the tomatoes--the one in front is the focal point, and the others are less distinct. Great technique. The fabric is also beautifully done. Very nice!
I like all the colors and the way ones eye travels around this composition. Good job. Great idea to do some photos of still life set ups!
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