An Eggplant

One Eggplant, 5" by 7", oil on linen board, July 2008

Private collection, Annandale, Virginia

Today I carved out a small study of a single eggplant. Suddenly everything I thought I knew pales in the face of one tiny eggplant. My education is ever ongoing.

Another Green Apple

One Green Apple, 5" by 7", oil on linen board, July 2008

Private collection, Annandale, Virginia

One Yellow Apple

One Yellow Apple, 5" by 7", oil on linen board, July 2008

Private collection, Richmond, Virginia

This piece is a study for a large painting I'll be starting tomorrow. I like the vibration of all the warm colors in the apple with the overly bright and cool background color.

A Sliced Lemon

A Sliced Lemon, 5" by 7", oil on linen board, July 2008

Private collection, Annandale, Virginia

Today I carved out a small study of a sliced lemon. Aside from being a challenge, it sure does smell nice.

One Green Apple

One Green Apple, 5" by 7", oil on linen board, July 2008

Private collection, Glen Allen, Virginia

As I prepare to dive into yet another series of granny smith apples, I carved out a small study of a single green apple.