Pot and pear

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Comment by Karen Sheppard on February 26, 2012 at 23:06

Thanks Nancy, Anne and Bob. My husband is going to make me a light box but in the meantime I'm experimenting with my pantry cupboard. it Works but it isn't the best place to paint!

Comment by Nancy Sands on February 24, 2012 at 20:03

Very moody...if this subject matter can be. Lovely.

Comment by Ann Turner on February 24, 2012 at 15:47

Beautiful cool pallet with alot of thought put into your lighting.

Comment by Bob Mitchener on February 23, 2012 at 8:16

I adore your pot Karen, what a beautiful shape that is.  You have captured the light on it wonderfully, well done The sense of light in the whole painting is awesome actually.  I know how difficult it is to get a smooth transition from light to dark with acrylic paint so you have managed that background very well indeed. I tend to exaggerate the brush marks when I do transitions simply because its easier.

Comment by Karen Sheppard on February 22, 2012 at 15:19

Thanks for noticing my first try here everyone who has commented. I am not quite sure where to respond yet I hope this is the right place.Sharon you are probably right. i painted from my set up and not exactly the photo and the spout seemed to be catching a bit of light. i will put a wash over it and see what happens.

Comment by Sharon Casavant on February 22, 2012 at 8:06

VERY lovely.  I only think that the handle and spout are not in alinement.  Spout should be a little darker since it is in shadow side.

Comment by Dee Berridge on February 22, 2012 at 7:39

From the thumbnail I was expecting this to be a photograph, so great realism!  I love the backlight on the pear and coming through those grapes and the glossy shine on the pot. Good job!

Comment by diane boucher on February 21, 2012 at 7:48

Beautiful painting from a simple subject. One I could look at for a long time. Love the shapes and the shine on the jug especially. Love the color palet:-) :-)