947 Radiant Personality

Are you sick of this painting subject  yet?  This is the third go around, but it is a little larger than the previous two paintings at 12 x 12".  Pears are a classic favorite but I don't find them easy to paint.

On to something new.  Stay tuned.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/947-radiant-personality/783373

946 ComPEARing

I recently painted this same scene with oil paints, and wanted to compare it to one painted with acrylics, so here it is.  In this case, I think the oil was actually easier, except for the little debacle where I had to remove the varnish because a piece of fuzz was embedded in it.  That led to removing some of the paint, which I then had to fix.  Here's a side by side comparison of the two paintings.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/946-compearing/780602

941 Golden Pears

The pears were smaller in size than usual, and therefore fit nicely into my oak leaf bowl, made by Wisconsin artist, Jean Wells.  Jean is not only a wonderful potter, but she gives selflessly to her community, having initiated Milwaukee's Empty Bowls event to feed the hungry, and donating so many of her homemade bowls for the event. 

For  this painting,  I used a dark background in my set up with dramatic front lighting.  The edges of the pears sort of blended into each other, and that was what I was going for.  I'm still learning how the water soluble paints behave, so it took several days with drying time to avoid a dirty mess.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/941-golden-pears/766236

850 The Perfect Pair

Soon I will be headed to Door County with a carload of paintings to deliver to the Edgewood Orchard Galleries.  The new season will open in early-May, and will continue until the end of October.  If your vacation takes you to Door County, Wisconsin, please stop by.  Edgewood Orchard Galleries is rated #2 in the top ten galleries in Wisconsin.  I am so grateful and proud to be a part of their family of artists!

"850 The Perfect Pair"
acrylic - 8x6 in

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/850-the-perfect-pair/572595

450 Perfect Fit

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/450-perfect-fit/256188

343 Pears on Plaid

194 Asian Pears

When I saw these pears growing on my friend's tree, I thought they were apples.  The skin is rough and they are very hard, but when I bit into it, I was in for a big surprise---juicy and delicious.

182 Pears on a Ledge

174 Leaning

This variety of pears is called Red Sensation.

173 Tumbling

I bought these pears at the farmer's market because they were so beautiful, but they were delicious, too!