Plums Painting #23

     Plums on a plate.   Posting with my post-operative cataract surgery eye closed.    Surgery went well today.   Glad it's over... I was stressed, but so many friends have told me they have had great experiences with it too.   Now, I will be able to see to drive (in one eye, for now) without the glasses and contacts I've worn since I was in Mrs. Lauerman's 4th grade class !

Day Two Hundred Four

'Purple Plums'

6 x 6 oil on panel
80.00 + 4.00 s + h

I thought that these simple shapes would be a 'piece of cake' to paint... OH CONTRARE ! I fussed and fiddled with the color, the highlights, and the surfaces until I thought I'd go crazy... Guess I shouldn't admit it, but I was surprised at all the complexity that I wasn't expecting ! HA !-- Maybe after Carol Marine's workshop I can put an end to all the "fussing". I know she rigidly enforces a "no fussing" policy. hee hee.

Day One Hundred-Eighty

'Keepin' it Simple'

6 x 8 oil on panel
90.00 + 4.00 s + h

After loads of detail, I thought I'd try for something simple, and straightforward today. I enjoyed the unusual little bowl, although it was challenging to get the shape. Plums are also a lot of fun !