Tag Archives: leaves
Choosing a background to set the mood for your still life painting
I’ve been looking at the work of different painters I admire (Manet, some contemporaries and Emil Carlsen in particular) to understand not only how they achieve realism, but also a sense of harmony or quietude in their work. I notice … Continue reading
Autumn Still Life
A still life with white pumpkin, gourds and mums to celebrate the recent cool weather – finally! The painting is a 12×16 oil on panel. It was painted in two sessions.
Color and Pattern
Playing here with complementary colors, textures (glass, fabric) and a selection of flowers from our backyard… This is an oil painting on panel and measures 11×14.
Lotus at Tower Grove Park
I read that the Lotus is a symbol of purity and beauty in many eastern religions. Painting with MOPAPA at Tower Grove Park in STL this morning, I can understand the reverence for these amazing plants. The delicately colored flowers … Continue reading
Still life today…
16×16 oil painting on panel – three versions. I’ve had some fun with this piece. Thanks for suggestions from my friends Tatyana, Jan, Maggie, et al!
Autumn in Forest Park
Painted again with MOPAPA this morning in Forest Park – St. Louis. I was trying to capture the backlit leaves of this tree. They were glowing with warm, September sunlight and color. What a beautiful day to paint. Thanks to … Continue reading
