Lost Marbles, No. 3

Oil on canvas on panel, 6x6--$95--Contact me for purchase info.

I think I've truly lost my marbles revisiting these models for my daily paintings. Perhaps it's time to do a larger version for a REAL challenge.

Red Christmas Ornament

Oil on canvas on panel, 6x6--SOLD

'Tis the season....

Plated Pears

Oil, Canvas on panel, 6x6--Purchase for $75

I need a lesson in buying and storing pears. No matter how careful I am, they always get soft and mushy within a day. Hence, this painting was done quickly--I swear I saw the pears age before my eyes!

Pomegranate Seed

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

I'm fond of the title for this painting. Who cares about the bohemoth pomegranates when that poor little seed is alone on the ground?

Pomegranate Pair

Oil on Belgian linen on panel, 6x6--SOLD

Since these little devils are $2.95 EACH at my grocery store (and I can't figure out how to enjoy them properly), I only bought one. I used an apple as a stand-in for the second pomegranate, then just switched them around as needed. (Guess what subject will be painted tomorrow? Might as well make the most of my investment!)

Pomegranate

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

I still can't figure out how to eat these things--the seeds are so "seedy." I think I'll stick with using them in Christmas decorations as they do in Colonial Williamsburg each year.

Romeo and Juliet

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

Here's a new take on Shakespeare's timeless tragedy, Romeo and Juliet: Romeo (yellow apple) loves Juliet (red apple) and vice versa. They've been separated by forces beyond their control (invisible hands and a blue bowl represent their respective families); yet, the star-crossed lovers still meet secretly. (The balcony scene is represented by this painting--Notice how Juliet is "higher" than Romeo due to perspective. The bowl is the balcony) They profess their love for eachother. We know that there will be an untimely demise--Romeo will be eaten; Juliet will be turned into a tasty pie (then eaten). Their cores will finally meet again in the cold mausoleum (trash can or compost pile--you decide) where they will rest in pieces-er- peace.