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.
Always love seeing your painting process. I like the solid compactness to this composition. Rich colour and depth, as ever.
I'm presently working on a small paper canvas with four green apples like the ones here - that grannysmith type.
Posted by: Paul S. | 10/12/2011 at 12:57 AM
I really love the change in dimensions. It goes from looking completely flat and 2 dimensional to looking 3 dimensional. The picture really gets the toner color to it.
Posted by: Susan | 05/22/2012 at 05:29 PM