Starting With an Apple...

6" x 6"

Oil on Stretched Canvas

In an effort to resume my schedule and get back to living life, following the recent horrific tornado devastation in Alabama, I thought a simple apple sketch painting might be a good first step.

Luckily, I happened to have a couple of my Granny Smith apples remaining, and eagerly set about toning the canvas. This simple apple became "not so simple" as I first color blocked, added details, then decided to repaint...not once, but twice!

On my third effort, I thought that keeping it loose was the best approach, and this small oil painting was deemed "finished".

I have several ideas running around in my brain, that are simply wanting to jump on the canvas...hope to "record" all of these ideas before they fade away.

Thanks for visiting. And special thanks to everyone who is contributing to the Alabama tornado disaster relief program...your help is much needed and sincerely appreciated.