Cook's Collection
(18" x 36", oil on canvas)

After doing a few small studies, two of which were featured last week, I felt ready to tackle this larger piece. I arranged and rearranged the bottles countless times before finding a pleasing balance. Once this basic structure was in place, I proceeded to fill in the gaps with vegetables, breaking up the larger shapes and adding organic lines and textures. While there is much to look at in this composition, I believe the harmonies created by the combinations of shapes and tones remain true to my love of a quiet mood.

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