Summer Fruit Harmony
(18" x 36", oil on canvas)

Nothing says hot summer days quite like a slice of watermelon, so before the season completely runs out, I had to try my hand at this luscious subject. Its iconic triangular shape is softened by the addition of other fruit, making this composition not only about colour, but also about strong hard-edged shapes. Using the white jug as an anchor, the graphic shapes of the fruit fit together and create what I feel is lovely seasonal harmony.

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Quail Eggscape
(12” x 24", oil on canvas)

Eggs have long been a favourite subject of mine, so I was thrilled to come across these beautiful quail eggs at a local market. Each one is different from the next, each one a jewel. Since they are actually quite small, I painted them larger than life to really explore their individual colours and patterns.

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Redandgreen
(12" x 12", oil on canvas)

The title is not a typo, but rather a way to express how I see the colours of red and green working so well together that they become one. The waving cherry stems add a lot of movement and their linear quality offer a nice counterpoint to the larger masses. This piece has a very tactile feeling, which, unfortunately, does not translate well into an electronic file. As always, art really does have to be seen in person.

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Sun Kissed
(12" x 12", oil on canvas)

I loved working with these bright colours and while this is a small canvas, it packs a pretty fair punch. When this series of small works becomes available in galleries come November and December, a little bright colour will (hopefully) be appreciated.

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Fruytagie
(24" x 36", oil on canvas)

Fruytagie is a Dutch term meaning fruit piece and was used in the seventeenth century to describe what we now classify as the genre of Still Life. As this painting has most definite roots in the classical tradition, I thought it appropriate to resurrect an old term. I have drawn upon my recent small pieces to arrive at this more ambitious composition, but I am looking forward to returning to a few more 12" compositions.

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Fruit Fusion 2
(12" x 12", oil on canvas)

While there are still hints of the bright colours I've been using of late, I think this piece has a quieter appeal. Here, I have focused more on shape, particularly enjoying the somewhat intricate structure of the cape gooseberries.

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Berries and Cream
(12" x 12", oil on canvas)

The old cream bottle and the timelessness of the berries combine to create the nostalgic tone of this little painting. I believe there is a great deal of comfort to be derived from a simple memory like this.

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