Sunday, June 19, 2011

first pick

This is the first tomato off of our tomato plant. It is the size of a cherry tomato. I think the plant is a "better boy" variety so I am not sure why it is so tiny. I only had time to do a small painting today so I thought this would be a good subject.
It is painted on a 5 x 5" cradled panel.
I just returned from David Shevlino's workshop in Atlanta. We concentrated on figures for the first two days and still life today. He is an excellent painter and a good teacher. His bold brushwork is inspiring. I will share some of his painting techniques with you in the coming posts. I am pooped for now.
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13 comments:

  1. Perfect pick I think, this is wonderful Carol...lucky you to have tomatoes already, ours are weeks away. Can't wait to read about your workshop!

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  2. Great small painting, anxious to hear more about the workshop and to see some paintings from the week.

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  3. Really like your work Carol. Looking forward to updates!

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  4. the first tomato looks so yummy.lovely work.

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  5. Wonderful painting and just the perfect colors together. Hope the workshop was amazing for you! Look forward to hearing more.

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  6. Sorry to have missed you in B'ham. We did a little watercoloring with my little grandboys. Boy, oh Boy! Am eagerly awaiting the impressions from your workshop.
    Lovely tomato pick!

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  7. What a simple but so effective little painting here...I am very jealous, we haven't gotten around to planting the tomatoes..I wonder if its too late?

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  8. Love the simplicity of this and that wonderful red and green contrast!

    The Raccoons have been raiding my tomatoes, the masked little thieves.

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  9. Beautiful! It's so simple and so rich at the same time . . .

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  10. Great work, Carol. Simple and so expressive.

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  11. well done! I love the color scheme and brushyness of the strokes!

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