Lemons with Ceramic Pitcher

 

When arranging this scene I originally considered a smaller jug to accompany the lemons, but I decided to squeeze a bit more in: I thought it best to look at the bigger pitcher.

Oil on canvas board, 16" x 20"

Pears with Stoneware Jar

 

This painting began as an incomplete class demo, but I decided to finish it by recreating the scene in my studio.  It went from being a stone's throwaway to having a pear of wings.

Oil on canvas board, 12" x 16"

Todd's Bridge, Near Taradale

 

This bridge painting took a fair degree of concentration -- a certain attention span, if you will.

Oil on canvas board, 12" x 16"

Pears with Enamelware Teapot

 

Old teapot and the three pears

Oil on canvas board, 16" x 20"

Green Apples with Ceramic Jug

 

This painting is quite similar to one I did about six months ago (featuring lemons), so you could say I've taken a second bite of the apple.

Oil on canvas board, 12" x 16"

Picquot Ware Coffee Pot with Heirloom Tomatoes

 

Nightshade and morning light, or, wake up and smell the a-roma.

Oil on canvas board, 16" x 20"

Below the Malmsbury Viaduct

 

To paint this scene, I duct below the bridge.

Oil on canvas board, 10" x 12"

Green Apples with Small Enamelware Bowl

 

This work is very much in the style of my recent paintings -- I elected to tread ware-ily and not give cores for concern.

Oil on canvas board, 8" x 10"

Claret Jug with Onions

 

After emptying the claret jug at a pub, I muttered a small prayer to the god of the onions: as I waved goodbye to the publican, I said "Thank shallot".

Oil on canvas board, 16" x 20"

Portrait of Jean-Luc as a Lumberjack

 

I wasn't sure if I should post this painting, or if it should get the chop.

Oil on canvas board, 16" x 20"

Off East Metcalfe-Langley Road

 

The name of the road didn't quite live up to its promise -- Metcow Road is perhaps more apt.

Oil on canvas board, 8" x 10"

Red/Orange Enamelware Pitcher with Tomatoes

 

When I bought this pitcher recently, the receipt described the colour as red.  Whilst I think we can unquestionably say the tomatoes are red, I'm not so sure about the pitcher -- to paint it I used a lot of Cadmium Orange.  Therefore, I'm going to declare the pitcher to be orange.  You can take it as read.

Oil on canvas board, 16" x 20"

Figure Study of Reclining Man in Waistcoat

 

With just under three-and-a-half hours to complete this study, it's proof that to make haste makes waist(coat).

Oil on canvas board, 16" x 20"

Off Fordes Lane, Near Kyneton

 

Whenever I go painting with friends, there's a certain amount of discussion, concerning location, that takes place prior.  As such, this particular choice required a bit of Forde planning.

Oil on canvas board, 8" x 10"

Portrait of Shauntai

Shauntai is an accomplished singer and composer, and for our group, she ably demonstrated the pose in compose.

Oil on canvas board, 12" x 16"

Still Life with Bosc Pears

 

Some pears Bosc-ing in reflected glory

Oil on canvas board, 16" x 20"

Vintage Ice Crusher with Pears

 

A pear of fine ice.  I think Mr Darcy had something to say about that.

Oil on canvas board, 16" x 20"

Young Man as Lifeguard

 

As a realist painter, my aim for this piece was to render the subject more-or-less true to lifeguard.

Oil on canvas board, 16" x 20"

Still Life with Green Apple and Soda Syphon

 

When embarking on a new painting, I'm never sure if the result will be apples or a complete fizzer.

Oil on canvas board, 12" x 16"

Vintage Electric Frying Pan

 

I bought this frying pan with the primary intention of painting it, but I had to pay a small premium because it's supposedly in working order. I would, however, have been perfectly happy with an appliance that matched my preferred humour: deadpan.

Oil on canvas board, 16" x 20"