Muscat Grapes
(20" x 30", oil on canvas)

Although these particular Muscat grapes are called "pink", they are, in reality, a breathtaking combination of translucent reds and greens. I composed this piece around the grapes, choosing items that would support this nuanced colour mix.

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Sweet Ambrosia
(24" x 24", oil on canvas)

I had originally purchased these lovely apples to appear in my wine series, but after having them sit around in my studio for a few days I realized just how magnificent they were on their own. This simple composition hinged on creating an interesting pattern with the graphic shapes of the cut apples.

And to be honest, I just loved working with apples called Ambrosia, meaning food of the gods.

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Miche et miel
(12" x 24", oil on canvas)

A neighbour of mine works at our local patisserie and, knowing I was interested in bread as a painting subject, dropped this "miche" by my studio. The inside texture of a loaf can be amazing and once I cut this one open, I knew I had the beginnings of an interesting composition. The old fashioned style of this bread inspired this unassuming composition using simple honest fare.

I am fortunate to live and work in a community where many folks know what I do and are ready to contribute a favourite vase or bowl, treasured family heirloom, or in this case, a loaf of bread... Merci encore Sylvie pour votre délicatesse !

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Dolce Vita #4
(18" x 36", oil on canvas)

The fourth in my Dolce Vita series has an even more banquet-like feeling, with lots of colour to "feast" on. Although I have really enjoyed working on this series, I feel it might be time for a break. Oftentimes doing the same subject over and over can lead to a form of complacency; so I want to put this subject aside for a while before I reach that point. My plan is to come back to this with fresh enthusiasm at some point in the future.

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