Pomegranate

Oil on canvas panel, 6x6 -- SOLD

The pomegranate has got to be the most complicated fruit in this area.  We have a tree growing on our farm property--absolutely loaded with these amazing red orbs; yet, they are never ripe when I pick them and attempt to remove the innards.  When they are clearly ready for eating, the  bugs have already devoured massive quantities.  Any advice for next year?

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.