Fruity, simple, attractive

Fruity, simple and attractive is still life with apples. Between years 2013 and 2018, I used to spend either August or September in Latvia. They have numerous fruit trees. Apples were in all tones and colors: red, white, green, purple and scarlet. Their round perfect shape was always attractive to me, so, I rarely could resist sketching or painting some apples whether with leaves or other elements.

Still life with apples

This particular painting comes from my bright color period. I think it was 2008 when I painted this still life. It is quite large, 15 x 22 inches or 38 x 56 cm. I used to enjoy extra bright colors and St. Petersburg watercolors definitely facilitate that.

Still life with purple apples

This apple still life was painted in Latvia looking at a tree and balancing paper in my lap. The weather wasn’t really cooperating, but I managed to finalize this painting upon my return to Canada.

Still life with fruit, watercolor

Similarly, this still life with apples and pears was painted at my daughter’s computer desk. The space was too small to lay out paints and paper in a manner that I could paint without worrying that something falls to the floor. However, I love how it came out. I got some leaves in the garden, and they had a few green pears. I love my color combination in this one.

Still life with apples

These are clear white apples which grow in my sister’s garden. They are ripe in August or even sooner, but must be consumed swiftly. They are extremely juicy and sweet, but go bad fast. I haven’t actually seen this sort of apples in Canada. I think this still life came out quite nice, too. I had to add final touches upon my return to Canada.

I have many sketches of apples, some unfinished watercolors and also acrylic still life painting with fruit and apples. It is not possible to remember all paintings which feature apples.

My personal point is that anything makes a good painting. Simple things can be painted and drawn as great as very complex subjects. I do always advise starting with such subjects that are around you and are easily found and replaced. That is a wonderful exercise in composition and color. It is also pleasure for eyes. Such paintings look great on any wall.

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21 Replies to “Fruity, simple, attractive”

    1. I just finished watercolor class, and we did more fruity things. They came out lovely!

    1. Creative writing as in my https://inesepogalifeschool.com/ blog and art are my two main paths of self-expression. I would say creativity is the way of my life, hence, it shapes everything and it has been a big factor throughout my life. I tend to think that initially creative approach arises from necessity. It is probably less present when a person has everything an they don’t need to invent new ways, new methods and approaches to get where they want to be. Indisputably, creativity is a value on its own, and it contributes tremendously to our point of view and the way we are accessing life, world and us.

    1. Thank you! That is great! I basically don’t ever do something extra realistic, but I’m rather trying to catch the impression. It sometimes works, sometimes doesn’t. I like just sitting outdoors and getting painted whatever I can before light totally changes. That’s definitely life which consists of simple and unique beauty.

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