October's End
(18" x 24", oil on canvas)

I thought this Portimarron squash a fitting subject for the end of October. A new discovery at my farmers market, these little French beauties combine the tastes of pumpkin and chestnut, but it was the glorious red orange colour that attracted me.

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Fruit Bowl with Quince
(24" x 24", oil on canvas)

Lighting the bowl from above gave a wonderful transparency to the fruit, particularly the grapes and minneola. I chose to keep both the foreground and background dark to further emphasize this light.

As an aside, I was absolutely delighted to find quinces at our local Middle Eastern fruit shop. As I have not painted one before, I thought to include it in a larger piece, thereby giving myself a chance to get used to its form and colour. I hope to do more compositions with this unusual fruit.

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Last Call
(16" x 16")

For me, October is a time to appreciate the final bits and pieces of colour salvaged from the garden. And while I hate to see the flowers fade and disappear from our yard, I do look forward to the warm comforts (and colors) that autumn brings.

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Apple Trio
(15" x 30", oil on canvas)

Building on last week's lessons, I have even further simplified my composition to focus on the undeniable beauty of freshly cut apples. Again, the fabric folds add a structural element, and the horizon line gives added depth to this homage to a familiar icon.

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