The pomegranate and mango in this painting are sitting companionably with each other. The one atop an overturned small blue ceramic bowl I had in the studio. The pomegranate is just past its prime and they both look rather serious and formal but the colors are so inviting.
Pomegranates
Two pomegranate slices
Two pomegranate slices, oil on panel, 4 x 4 inches Two juicy pomegranate slices. Pomegranates are a favorite to paint, because of the luscious rich reds and liquid highlights and for the symbolism from classical Greek mythology with Persephone’s mother mourning her absence after she eats a few pomegranate seeds. After a fallow winter she rejoices […]
Juicy pomegranate slice
Juicy pomegranate slice, oil on cradled wood panel, 4 x 4 inches. Juicy, juicy pomegranate slice. So juicy it’s dripping off the plate. Yum! |Available
Pomegranate on vintage china saucer
Pomegranate on vintage china saucer, oil on panel, 4 x4 inches | Sold This pomegranate rests on my great grandmother’s vintage china saucer in a sort of classic pose. I’ve always loved the blue and white design. I was interested in the combination of reds and the reflections on the fruit as well as the […]
Pomegranate slices on blue plate
Pomegranates are one of my favorites to paint, both because of the luscious rich reds and liquid highlights and for the symbolism from classical literature. Pomegranate slices on blue plate, oil on wood panel, 4 x 4 in. | Available
Pomegranate on Blue Willow
I called this blog Painting Habit since I try to paint in the studio every day. Often I’m working on large pieces but these small ones can be finished more quickly so it’s easier to do one each day as I was doing leading up to the Praxis Collective show, Indra’s Net. I promised to post the […]