Friday, August 10, 2012

"Strawberry" Oil Alla Prima Painting

Still Life, Oil on Linen on Board, 4" x 4", "Strawberry"
This painting is 4x4", painted on linen mounted on panel. The panel is notched on the back, so that it can be hung on the wall without any framing.

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While painting this, I remembered being very little and having my Mom buy us matching t-shirts. I begged to have the shirt, because it featured a cute mouse holding a strawberry. Isn't it amazing what objects will trigger our memories?

Every year during strawberry season, our family goes to a "you pick" farm. The scent of strawberries and rich soil washes the air and there is a playground for families to enjoy after picking. I hope that my daughter will look at a strawberry after she is grown, and remember our times there together.

Does the strawberry trigger a special moment in time for you?

2 comments:

  1. I love where you're going with your art! It is amazing how little things can evoke memories. Thanks for sharing.

    My best to you,
    Lillian

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    1. Thank you, Lillian! Some things evoke memories or thoughts, others are just their own entity. They're not the same for everyone, either. I think that's the interesting part. Thanks for being here.

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