A Slice of Canteloupe

A Slice of Canteloupe, 5 inches by 7 inches, December 2010

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After carving apart a fresh new canteloupe, I carved out a fresh new study of a slice of canteloupe. This was a fun painting, exploring the gradations of some fairly bright and bold colors.

A Slice of Cantaloupe

A Slice of Cantaloupe, 5" by 7", oil on linen board, February 2009

Private collection, Williamsburg, Virginia

I worked until late last night on this study of a slice of cantaloupe. The luminosity of the slice created stronger colors than the material itself, and everything seemed to glow with light and color. The details of the edges and corners provided a good contrast to the big fields of shine and color.