Against the Wind  6x8  oil
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I find pears to be the most human of the fruit. No shapes are parallel, the curves are better expressed with straight (ish) lines, and they are bigger on the bottom than on the top.  I also love the negative shapes that form betwixt and between.

Green Bottle   oil on cradled wooden box   8 5/8x7 7/8
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A shallow stage for these little white daisies and a dotty background.  I was in a band in the 90's called the "dotgals"- we played old time music (I was the guitar player).  So a dot background is always alluring to me.

Shining Leaves  oil 8x6
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The gingkos in my neighborhood turn a beautiful golden color in the fall.  I collect them, put them in a jar with glycerine and stick them in the fridge.  During the year I pull them out and play with them until I hit on a still life setting I want to paint. Again, this is a shallow stage to take advantage of the shadows on the wall.  I also love painting white, you get so many great subtle colors in the reflections and shadows.