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Here is a better photo of the China Bowl & Teapot painting.
©copyright 2011, Timothy Jones
This is one of those that sold almost before I could get it on display. Nice problem. Now really need to get to work finishing some new pieces for an upcoming show. Info soon.
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Note the proximity of the glass of beer to the open jar of turpentine? I have more than once absent-mindely dipped a brush into my drink. The warning labels on my paint tubes don't mention this specific maneuver, but it's not a recommended use.
This can also happen with coffee. Just so you know.
Some in-progress snapshots of a current still life. 8" x 10".
After laying in darks, local color application starts with the items farthest back in the space.
More local color, moving forward in space, with a little highlight on the apples. I like to let the toned ground show through in the mid-tones as much as possible. You can see it in the cast shadows of the two grapes at left, and the shadow under the curve of the bowl.
©copyright 2011, Timothy Jones
Finished. Highlights are always last... 'cause that's the most fun! I had to really tone down and soften the painted design on the china bowl to make it sit back and behave. If I had painted it as I saw it, it would have attracted far too much attention to itself. I'll post a better scan, soon.
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