Apples and Pitcher II 6" x 8" oil

This is my second try with the apples and pitcher at different angles. Still looking for that great composition.

Green Apples 1 8" x 8" oil

I found these gynormous granny smith apples (most likely GMO) and combined them with a white ceramic pitcher I have painted before. I like the salmon colored background and the reflection on the picture from the paper and apples. But that pitcher gives me fits....

Warm Ups! 8" x 8" oil

I took and 8" x 8" canvas and divided it into 4" square so I could do 10 minute paintings as warm ups. I am finding that this helps me with color and composition because I don't have time to mess around. I have to make a decision and go with it.

leaves 6" x 8" oil

One of the days I was in Letchworth State Park I decided to paint inside the cabin after dinner. The lighting was not great but it was fun to paint with a fire in the fireplace at the kitchen table.