"Papaya Innerds"

6 x 6"

oil on panel
sold

I'm abstaining from all sweets that are wonderful and I'm trying to embrace fruit.  After all, the colors are beautiful and rich in fruits, a little more so than that of an Oreo.

"Prosciuttaloupe"

6 x 6"

oil on panel
sold

What I think is a perfect summer lunch of cantaloupe wrapped in prosciutto with cold, red grapes.  

"Strawberry Reds"

7 x 5"

oil on panel
sold

I can be a real stubborn knucklehead when it comes to figuring out what to paint.  I took a few days off then spent two days stewing over what to start on.  Over thinking.

Turns out, most of the time, it's right there in front of me.

~ Happy Summer

"Juicy Fruit"

6 x 6"

oil on masonite
sold

Sometimes I'm just in the mood to paint bold, vivid, quick and loose - especially when it comes to food.

"SumSumSummatime"

6 x 6"

oil on masonite

sold

I was happy to take time out today for strawberries and getting loose. Also I was so greatly inspired by Carol Marine's strawberries - she's one of my favorite painters.