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Yes, the title is a little odd. It comes from an old knock-knock joke. Anyone know the joke? 

 Oranges XXXIV – oil – wrapped canvas – 6×6″ – $36

Call me “Butter” – I’m on a roll!!

 

This canvas looks weird because it was very wet when I photographed it. Or, maybe it only looks weird to me. . . hard to be objective about one’s own work

Not exactly six, but perhaps five. Can’t remember how it was when I cut it open, because it happened in the kitchen, not the studio. There is a different emphasis on how things look in the kitchen than in the studio, but I bet you all knew that. 

 

This painting is also 6×6, like the one for Barbara. I am working on a third one that is a whole pepper, but one with 6 bumps instead of 4. Have you ever noticed that some peppers have 6 instead of 4, or is it just me who bothers with those details? And did you know that some of the leaves on mulberry trees have “fingers” and others don’t? Weird, all from the same tree. I notice these things – does anyone else? 

Ever had a friend who helped you do something that no one else could do? That was Barbara, working on my computer. This little painting is for her. This idea would never have occurred to me without her suggestion. The seeds were difficult, but with oil paint, it is possible to keep adding layers until it looks right. THANK YOU, BARBARA!!

 

Here is what I decided looks best:  Turning Leaf I – oil – wrapped canvas – 8×10 – $80 Turning Leaf II – oil – wrapped canvas – 8×10 – $80

   I can’t remember what kind of leaf this was, only that there were gingko leaves around it which made the red one shockingly bright. This is probably the correct way to view this painting, but I don’t have the confidence yet to sign my name, lest someone tell me it seems upside down. This lesson of waiting was also learned the hard usual way. 

When I was learning to use colored pencil, my favorite subject was fall leaves. It was particularly fun to do an entire drawing in pencil (the graphite kind) with the exception of one leaf, which I would so boldly and bravely do in colored pencil. (had to ease into the world of full color, sort of like getting into cold water one toe at a time, but certainly more pleasant!)   As I prepare for 3-4 shows this fall, the subject of leaves has come to mind again. Could be that it is autumn, could be that I am still enamored with those brilliant leaves after a summer of brown. . . whatever it is, have a look at this:  Truthfully, I am a bit confused. Maybe it should go this way:  Opinions, please!!??  

Am I finished with pomegranates yet? Nope, it is a series! Besides, I am hoping to make some jelly, and will probably be getting a bucketful that will be screaming to be painted before they are squeezed!  Pomegranates XII – oil – wrapped canvas – 6″x6″ – $36 

 

 

 Pomegranates IXV – oil – 8×10 – wrapped canvas – $80