663 Shannon's Apples

Shannon's Apples

oil on canvas

6x18"

$243

     I cut these apples from the tree in Shannon's yard. Apples are such a common fruit, supermarkets piled high with them, but when the branch comes straight off the tree, they become special.

 

656 Garbo Dreams

Garbo Dreams

oil on canvas

6x6"

$100

     In my love of painting faces, I come back again and again to Garbo. Did you ever notice she has a little cleft chin? Is that an imperfection or does it make her more perfect?

 

662 Gingko Branch

Gingko Branch

oil on canvas

6x8"

$120

     At this time of year our Gingko tree is loaded with pretty little leaves. They make a delicate, ruffly pattern I enjoy painting. Soon they will turn bright yellow and fall, covering our yard with yet another beautiful pattern.

     I have spoken of the Gingko in earlier posts. It is a remarkable tree. (I think it possesses magical properties.)

     

 

658 Mandarin with Leaf

Mandarin with Leaf

oil on canvas

8x10"

$200

     A single mandarin is not much going on in a painting. As simple as it is, it took some effort to paint anyway.