Quick Paintings

When you challenge yourself to complete a painting within a set time period, you're testing yourself to see how instinctively you can paint. I think this is important, especially when you're painting using the alla prima method. It's also a prerequisite if you're going to paint outdoors, where you need to capture an image in under two hours, due to the changing light. I spent just under 45 minutes capturing this pair.

I like apples. They're paintable, seasonal and best of all, edible. :) There are McIntosh apples. They're delicious.

McInstosh Apples

5x7 oil on panel

Jonagold Apples

These apples were in the refrigerator and they were not looking too good. I got them out with the intention to bake a pie. I quickly lost my enthusiasm for that project when I saw how pretty they looked in my old woven basket. So I painted them instead. I can still make the pie tomorrow.

It is great when food does double duty.

I posted it on Facebook and sold it the same day so that is even MORE awesome.

11" x 14" Jonagold Apples

SOLD