30. Courtesy of "Papá"

Courtesy of "Papá"

6 x 6 Inches

Oil on Gesso Board

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My mom had mentioned to me that at one of the schools where my niece played soccer, 

there were some nice persimmons in someone's backyard that hung over the school fence. 

They weren't quite ripe yet but she said the next time they went back, her and my dad would cut 

some for me for my stillife paintings. A few weeks later they provided some beautiful persimmons 

on branches with plenty of leaves. Apparently other folks had noticed them too and my mom told 

me my dad had to jump to get these because there were no longer any low hanging fruit, thus 

the title "Courtesy of Papá (Papá is Spanish for "Dad".) I loved the colors in these persimmons, beautiful oranges with a hint of red! Thanks Papá!

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29. Fresno State Pomegranate

"Fresno State Pomegranate"

6 x 6 Inches

Oil on Gesso Board

This pomegranate is from the Fresno State orchards. My mom was the one who noticed the orchards. She suggested that we ask at the Fresno State store, where all their great produce, wine and other products are sold, if we could pick a few. I explained to the store assistant manager that I was an artist, worked from life and would love to have some pomegranates with branches and leaves attached. He kindly referred me to the super nice folks at the Fresno State Agricultural Operations Department and within a couple of days I had some beautiful pomegranates with branches and leaves! A big thank you to the folks at Fresno State! 

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28. My Close-up

"My Close-up"

6 x 6 Inches

Oil on Gesso Board

Another find from Walter's home orchard. I was surprised at how long 

the leaves stayed "fresh" looking. The pear, unfortunately, was no longer

edible by the time I finished the painting!

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27. Inside Out, Walter's Figs

"Inside Out, Walter's Figs"

6 x 6 Inches

Oil on Gesso Board

I had to do one more rendition of the figs from Walter's home orchard. 

I couldn't resist rendering a version with a fig sliced in half, I just loved that shade of 

yellow green surrounding the inner part of the fruit. I still haven't tried one!

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26. Figs From Walter's Orchard

Figs from Walter's Orchard

6 x 6 Inches

Oil on Gesso Board

A friend of mine took me to her friend's home orchard, what a treasure trove of summer fruit for my paintings! I had my pick of peaches, plums, pears, limes, figs and nectarines to name a few. What a wonderful resource for me as it's impossible to find most fruit with any leaves or branches still attached. Those elements can add so much to the painting. I think figs are so beautiful but I've never actually eaten one except for some fig jam I tried once. I thought the jam had a really "gritty" texture to it and haven't tried a fig since then! However I do like fig newtons : )

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25. Cherry Season

Cherry Season

6 x 6 Inches

Oil On Gesso Board

These cherries from the grocery store were delicious. 

The size and colors of the cherries were so nice I set a few aside

for this painting. These were easy to eat but not so easy to paint!

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24. More Than A Pair

More Than A Pair

6 x 6 Inches

Oil on Gesso Board

I couldn't resist this title : )

More of the lovely Bosc Pears from the grocery store.

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