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

473 A Turban, Oak Leaves and Grapes

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/473-a-turban-oak-leaves-and-grapes/272415

472 Symbols of Strength

The oak leaf is a symbol of strength.  It makes sense, doesn't it?--"The Mighty Oak Tree."I love the graceful shapes of the leaves and have pressed oaks and other leaves between the pages of many books throughout the years.  I am now trying to preserve colorful autumn leaves with a glycerin formula, hoping for success.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/472-symbols-of-strength/272208

471 Green Acorn

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/471-green-acorn/271972

461 Acorns in an Oak Leaf Bowl

Corny?  Cliche?  I know, I know.  I just couldn't resist when I found the first acorns of Autumn on my walk with Oliver.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/461-acorns-in-an-oak-leaf-bowl/259129