Saturday, April 23, 2011

Apples and White Enamelware Pitcher

9x12
by
Cheri Wollenberg
I don't know about the old saying, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away", but I know that apples are exceptionally fun to arrange in still lifes to paint, and I don't think I am speaking out of turn when I say that artists can't do enough of them.  I bought these Granny Smith apples at the neighborhood market, and I have placed them in many different and interesting compositions.  I have this desire to paint each composition before going on to some other subject!  Obsessive?  I suppose so, but there is a certain (if not - temporary) satisfaction in obsession.....at least, until it is played out!  This painting can be purchased by clicking Apples or the Title anywhere on this post.


6 comments:

Carol Blackburn said...

Cheri, this is so beautiful. I don't know how you can bear to part with your beautiful work.

Virginia Floyd said...

Really beautiful, Cheri. I love the dark background. It is the perfect backdrop for the white tea kettle. I love the way the light falls from the left and just barely illuminates the cloth to the right. The apples look very crisp and shiny with lovely highlights. Good job!

Diana Marshall said...

Those apples look so shiny and inviting, lovely composition.

yasha said...

Beautiful work Cheri.The pitcher,apples and the fabric all look absolutely gorgeous.

Brenda Ferguson said...

Gorgeous! I just love this piece!
Brenda

Angela Sullivan said...

Love the red love the scarf....

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