12x12 Original Oil on Canvas
Cheri Wollenberg
This painting is from an image I photographed several years ago.  An artist friend brought in a basket full of very ripe tomatoes, green beans, and black-eyed susan flowers.  My goodness did we ever have a "photo shoot".  We arranged them in baskets, pots, and in every possible way  that we could imagine in a matter of very little time.  The experience we had was in itself beautiful.  The delights that artists have are so playful and childlike.  To my knowlege, I think the tomatoes were the only things I actually painted from life.  What a shame!  But, I have countless resources and sometimes I open that folder and remember my dear little friend - who has since moved away to another state.  I enjoyed painting Blue Enamel Pot and Red Tomatoes.  It has a real country mood to it.  Reminds me of other times in my past.
Posted by Cheri Wollenberg at 12/05/2010 Carol Blackburn said...

It is awesome, Cheri. The dailies are one of my favorite flowers. I've painted the black eyed susan's myself and I'm sure I will again.

December 5, 2010 at 2:32 PM Jennifer Richardson said...

This beauty makes me feel
warm and toasty
....nice to break
the chill.
Thanks for posting,

December 5, 2010 at 6:16 PM Virginia Floyd said...

Really like how you handled the tomatoes--the one in front is the focal point, and the others are less distinct. Great technique. The fabric is also beautifully done. Very nice!

December 6, 2010 at 3:21 AM Kathy Cousart said...

I like all the colors and the way ones eye travels around this composition. Good job. Great idea to do some photos of still life set ups!
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