Summer Promise
(24" x 36", oil on canvas)

I originally wanted to do a piece with theses wonderful blushing Granny Smith apples, showcasing the unexpected hints of red on the bright green skins. But adding the fresh strawberries to the crisp greens and whites gave way to an overwhelming feeling of early summer and my focus shifted from the apples to a more complete and fresh colour story.

What’s more, I was so enthusiastic about the composition that I decided to make it larger that my original 18" x 24" sketches. I rendered all the elements larger-than-life giving this piece greater overall impact.

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