Oranges

Oranges 6 x 6 acrylic on stretched canvas  SOLD

This is my second little painting sold at the "Small Art, Big Cause" charity show. I love the color combination, and those great shadows. I have a similar daily painting featuring pink grapefruit sections, but I suspected that orange sections might work even better.

Sunshine on a Plate

Sunshine on a Plate 8 x 8 acrylic on gessoboard AVAILABLE

Citrus sections on a turquoise plate makes a great color combo. Add sunshine and the shadows are luscious. Just looking at it makes me feel bright and happy.

Celebrating Oranges

Celebrating Oranges 8 x 8 acrylic on gallery wrap canvas AVAILABLE

This was a good exercise in tonal changes. I'm trying to become more adept at capturing the unique texture of an orange peel.

Clementines and Blue Bowl

Clementines and Blue Bowl 5 x 7 acrylic on stretched canvas

These little clementines seem perfectly suited to pair with this small blue bowl. A small still life in complementary colors -- 5 x 7 acrylic on canvas.

Don't Jump!

Don't Jump! 12 x 12 acrylic on gallery wrap canvas  SOLD

There's always one in a group.  His pals have gathered below to try to talk sense into this dare-devil, but who knows what will happen. As to my part in all this...dark blue mugs, bright orange fruit, a complimentary color match that was irresistible.