Monday, January 18, 2010

Kiwi-Two Too Shy

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

I have never done a Green subject that I can recall. I believe a lot of us tend to subjugate (don't know if it's the right word, but it's fun to type...Lol) it or avoid it altogether.
But as I really relaxed and looked, really looked, I saw many subtle nuances. That, for me, made this painting fun!

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23 comments:

  1. Dean - I literally just photographed some kiwi last week, thinking I'd paint it. But you've done such a wonderful rendering, now I don't have to! :)

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  2. This is fantastic, I love Kiwi and your making wish I had some.

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  3. Very lovely painting, it looks nice and wet and juicy, just as it should.

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  4. Carol took the words from my mouth....juicy :)

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  5. I can't put it any better than Carol did. Nice job with the greens...

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  6. I thought this was a photograph at first. Wonderful way you made the kiwi appear to juicy Dean!

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  7. Very nice work. The colors are so realistic in all the different greens.

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  8. You were really seeing the kiwi, great job Dean

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  9. Outstanding! Love the greens against the reddish brown table; very well done.

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  10. They are looking yummy!:) Well done with the realistic work. You have used green color so well.

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  11. Wow..... that is an impressive KIWI. Even in the reflection on the table. Beautiful.

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  12. Wonderful, it's striking!the right colour, a great painting!

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  13. Anything green is beautiful to my eyes! I must say that you've deftly captured the beauty of this unique fruit, Dean. I love the shiny table top too!

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  14. Wow...you've done a great job on this. I like how you've picked up the shininess of the fruit. VERY well done!

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  15. I just love this painting, Dean. From the shades of green, to the lights and soft shadows. Well done!

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  16. you really nailed the greens in this painting Dean. Great job.

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  17. Juicy and luscious ! Beautifully painted!

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  18. Great job, Dean! It really looks nice and juicy.

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  19. Very nice Dean, the perfect shade of green. I have never painted a kiwi but I always like seeing them in paintings.

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  20. Dean who knew a kiwi could look so beautiful! Love it!

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  21. These are the most luscious kiwi fruits I've seen in a long time Dean. Absolutely mouthwatering.

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  22. Great job. They look juicy and sour. Funny, but when I looked at those kiwis, my mouth started watering! Very realistic.

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