Bartletts
(24" x 24" oil on canvas)

For me, any excuse to paint pears is a good one! A long time favourite subject of artists, pears have a sensual shape and a wonderful range of colors. Using my preferred (of late) central composition, I chose to emphasize the sculptural quality of both the fruit and the bowl. The warmth of this piece is further heightened by the cool underside of the bowl and the cast shadow.

This painting is available at Gallery Gevik, Toronto, Ontario, http://www.gevik.com.

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