Wednesday, December 09, 2009

New Series of Pear Paintings ~

Golden Pear with Black
6" x 6"
Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas
~Sold~


Golden Pear with Red
6" x 6"
Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas
~Sold~

Golden Pear with Gold
6" x 6"
Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas
~Sold~

I experimented with different colors of underpainting. Three canvas were underpainted, one with red, one with gold, and the last one with black. The same color palette was used to complete the painting with the only difference being the color of the canvas. In the end, the shade of the underpainting came forth deeper after the varnish was applied.

It is nice to get back into the studio and paint again. I am still finding my way around the new studio and emptying boxes. I am very excited about getting settled into the new space.

Miranda and Audrey are doing well, which makes it easier juggling the real job, painting, and trips to Asheville. I can't wait for them to get to go home and get settled as a family.

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

4 comments:

Gwen Bell said...

Love this pear series. Just gorgeous!

Marian Fortunati said...

I love the way the blue shines through in the top one!!
Really fun paintings, Torrie!

Priti said...

Beautiful experiment. They all look so good.

James Parker said...

Interesting series, Torrie...they all look good. Could use a partridge or two, though. Have a joyous Christmas and drop by my place for a bit of holiday cheer.