Saturday, September 12, 2009

A Random Approach...

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For the most part, I've been working with pastel and acrylics. Recently, with the wonderful long hours of daylight, a large covered patio, and fresh breezes wafting through, my interest in painting with oils has been rekindled. (My indoor studio - also known as the garage - isn't ventilated well enough for paint thinners.)

The decision was to start small and see how it felt to work in oil again. The subject? As you have probably already figured out, I'm all about fruit and veggies these days. (Do you suppose it has something to do with summer? ) Design? My mind was on the randomness of a carton of small fruits.

The three paintings below are each 4" x 4" on 6" x 6" backing. They each are mounted on top of the backing to show the spilling of fruit around the edge of the canvas.
"Blueberries at Random"
r-atencio-blueberries-oil-painting

"Cherries at Random"

r-atencio-cherries-oil-painting

"Gooseberries at Random"
r-atencio-gooseberries-oil-painting

This small format is new to me - and painting the edges on such a small canvas provided a new level of difficulty. Yet, art experimentation is so enjoyable to me. What are your favorite problem-solving issues? Repairs? Puzzles? Comments welcome.
Posted by R-Atencio Art at 8:41 AM

13 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    It's funny you mentioned repairs. I love to make repairs. Trying to figure out how to fix stuff gives me a "ta-da" moment when I can make it work again. I really like the direction of your art. Hugs, Bev

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  2. JaeSeptember 14, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    I love painting fruit and veggies. Unlike human models, you can eat your subject when you're done. Heh heh heh.

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  3. r-atencioSeptember 14, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    Ok.Well, Jae, I'm not even going to try and respond to that comment.... ahem! R-Atencio

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2009 at 9:45 PM

    I've been enjoying your blog and also your little fruity oil. They're lovely! Peggy

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    Hmmm. Blueberries, cherries, gooseberries? I'm thinking pie. SZ

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  6. r-atencioSeptember 14, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    To SZ... sounds like you're still on the Progression series... berries to pie? r-atencio

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    I've always enjoyed your pastel and I like these smaller pieces. Joanne

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2009 at 7:06 AM

    You are busy and these are lovely. Keep up the good work. Gladys

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  9. Wires n PliersSeptember 15, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    Beautiful fruit! I especially love the blueberries, but all three are very juicy looking. Perhaps I'll take my large basket to the Farmer's Market today.
    Thanks for the "add" onto my mental shopping list! :o)
    Britt

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    I really like those!!! Carol

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    The paintings are delicious... this is certainly a strong area for you and you should stay with it! Sheila

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  12. Gladys BaconSeptember 21, 2009 at 6:56 PM

    I love these delightful little paintings.
    Gladys

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2009 at 8:18 AM

    I have to say I'm liking your new work a lot. Gene

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