Only Onion

So it's been a REALLY long time since I've posted any of these.  I'm looking forward to more painting opportunities and balancing motherhood with "paintinghood". so I may be doing a few more single object paintings as I move forward...

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Radish and Blue Napkin

I decided to go for simple subject matter this morning and focus on values.  It seems like I can never get too much practice on values.

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This and That

I had a hard time deciding what I wanted to paint this time.  So I literally just picked up three random things from the kitchen and went for it.

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Binkies

I finally got a little painting done after weeks of sickness has plagued our house.  Hopefully I can get a few more done before this baby arrives!

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Balancing Act

I've been experimenting with some softer brushes that I'm really liking.  It seems like I can get more general softer transitions before I lay paint in with my smaller harder brushes.  This morning I felt like the balancing concept fit a lot of the thoughts I've been having lately.  

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Preparing the Team

These are some of my daughters Life Factory bottles which we love.  I was thinking this morning I may have to pick up a few more when her new brother or sister arrives!

6x6in

With and Without

 I've done quite a few paintings recently of fruit inside cups and glasses and various containers.  I've been really drawn to the way colored glass neutralizes the bright color shifts of the fruit and adds beautiful reflections.  I also think bright little fruits inside protective containers appeals to my motherly instincts right now as I'm about 34 weeks pregnant :).

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