“Apples and Honey” by Beverly Shipko, Oil painting on cradled wood panel, 5 x 7 inches
I thought I would kick off the New Year with one of my favorite snacks, Apples and Honey. This tasty treat happens to be healthy and fits with one of my New Year’s resolutions to take care of myself.
This painting came easily, at least partly because I had been staring at the drawing and internalizing it so long that I had a clear vision in my head.
I started painting last week so I could take my time – but not too much time since it runs the risk of being overworked. One of the reasons I do the Challenge is to practice capturing the essence of a subject and stopping while the work still looks fresh.
It also helped that I bought a tube of turquoise oil paint, a vibrant color that I found almost impossible to mix with any consistency. And Bonnie’s friend, Christina, gave her this jar of honey with the wand as a bridal shower favor, which I kept close by. The wand with the dripping honey is my favorite part of the painting.
I hope you and your family all have a sweet New Year! I wish you much health, happiness and peace.
This is a perfect, luscious painting.
This is so fresh and delicious looking – perfect!
Sue, so glad you like the freshness. I work hard to keep it that way. That why I like the challenge. 🙂
Menoum! Looks so good!
Happy and creative New Year, Beverly !
Martine, thank you. And I wish you the same happy and creative New Year too. Your dove from Day 1 is lovely. Good luck with the challenge!