I love this still life painting. This collection almost tells a story.

This is my favorite painting of mine at the moment.  The colors, textures, light and dark, reflections all work together well.   Each piece is meaningful to me.  The  glass sphere on the left was my wedding cake topper.  I built my cake design around this topper that I found and had to have.  In the center is a lamp base that belonged to my great grandparents.  The shade is a beautiful glass antique shade.  The red  and gold vase on the right is red Venetian glass that I purchase on a trip to Venice.  I added the Vodka bottle to reflect the wonderful colors and the marshmallows just for fun!

I call this painting 80 Proof and hope you like it! 

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Vintage Chrome watercolor painting done! Lots of reflections and colors!

If you haven't already, check out my previous post for work in progress photos!  It took me several more sessions to complete the painting.  I also tweeked some of the darks to make them darker.  I always want to have some good darks in my watercolors.  I see so many that are almost one value.

Someone commented how this is both realistic and abstract.  I was thinking the same thing.  The reflection shapes are abstract in nature, but realistic by design.  I was particularly happy with how the headlight came out.  I was dreading that part, but it turned out to be much easier than expected.  That is typical for me - the part I save for last turns out being easy in comparison.

Above is the piece framed and ready to submit for the jury process in the Central New York Watercolor Society  juried show.  This is a fall show open to signature and associate members.

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Thanks for reading and sharing my latest work!

New Watercolor - chrome and reflections painting Work in Progress

I visited a vintage car museum in Eagles Mere, PA.  I love old cars, particularly muscle cars!  I had a Chevy Vega in college.  It burned as much oil as gas, but it was red and black and got me where I needed to go - case of oil in the back always :)

This is the beginning of the painting.  It is very details with lots of reflections in the chrome.  I am trying to be as true to the photo as I can.

Below are the results of painting sessions 2 & 3.  More work on the bumper and chrome.  There are some great reflections of signs and even a tiny American flag in one spot.  The Blue and Red spots here and there really make things pop and add interest.  I am looking forward to my next session!

Thanks for looking and I will certainly post another installment soon - perhaps with the finished product!