Eggplant with Lemon--Round 2

Oil on Artists' Panel, 6x6x.75--$75--Purchase from artist

Here I go again--fussing with backgrounds. I first did this painting in November. The background was greenish and DARK. The eggplant and its shadow "disappeared" due to the lack of contrast. Now, I've made the background more neutral, gave the lemon more texture, and messed with a few highlights. I officially consider this painting finis.

Eggplant with Lemon

Oil on Belgian linen on panel, 6x6, $100-Purchase Information

This looks rather dark--blame it photographer (me) error. It was the wrong time of day, the paint was still wet (hence, the little specs of glossy white reflecting from the window). I may "reshoot" this another time for better quality. Alas, I was in a hurry and already posted it on eBay--we'll see if anyone can look beyond my lack of talent in the photography department.