Pure Peach

I'm really pleased with how this one turned out. I wanted to be confident enough to go dark. I love the drama of that high contrast, so I began with a black background and my intent was to remain dark enough in the shadows, that the lights really popped. Sometimes all goes as I envisioned and this was one of those joyous times! 

Thought I'd share the steps with you.

 

As I said, I began with a background of black gesso that was dry.

 

I placed my peaches where I wanted them and began with my lightest/brightest colors. Wow! You can already see the drama begin to develop.

 

I continued to add color and develop the form of the fruit. 

 

I was happy to see the peaches really beginning to glow. My plan was working.

 

On to the background. A few tweaks...and the piece is finished.

Oil on panel, 6" x 6", $100 (with free display easel) + shipping

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