Tomato with Silver-Plated Jug

Subjugated tomato.

Oil on canvas board, 6" x 4"

Still Life: Priority Study

This was three-week class exercise in establishing visual priorities, but the fact that the painting remains unfinished after multiple sessions means that I neglected the most basic priority.

Oil on canvas board, 20" x 16"

Antique Poison Bottle in Tea Towel

I was having trouble painting this bottle by itself, so I threw in the towel.

Oil on canvas board, 4" x 6"

ISO Tasting Glass with Red Pepper

A peppery shiraz.

Oil on canvas board, 4" x 6"

Oyster Shell on Saucer

Oyster sauce(r).

Oil on canvas board, 6" x 4"

Giraffe Enclosure at Melbourne Zoo

I painted this scene whilst standing alongside friend and fellow painter Lana, and I can't help but wonder if Lana's presence subconsciously caused me to paint what appears to be long-necked llama (it's supposed to be a giraffe).

Oil on canvas board, 8" x 10"

Pear with Orange Background

This is not a pair.

Oil on canvas board, 4" x 6"

Mandarine with Blue Mug

An ugly mug and an unappeeling mandarine.

Oil on canvas board, 4" x 6"

Apple with Teacup

I've painted this drinking vessel countless times, but until now, never in combination with an apple--you might say it was a different cup of tea entirely.

Oil on canvas board, 6" x 4"

Tomato with Earthenware Jar

The tones of this tomato have been deliberately subdued in order to make it less jarring.

Oil on canvas board, 4" x 6"

Brick Lodge at Royal Park, Parkville

According to government documentation on the internet, the official name of this house is Brick Lodge.  I can't help thinking that the nominator could have lodged something less utilitarian (clearly they had the imagination of a brick).

Oil on canvas board, 8" x 10"

Lemon with Earthenware Jar

This was a particularly challenging painting exercise because the citrusy subject bears more resemblance to a grapefruit than it does to its smaller counterpart, and therefore no matter how well it was rendered, it was never going to look much like a lemon (or indeed, you might say that the the painting was always going to be a lemon).

That the lemon appears not to be lemon reminds me of a very old joke relating to the second object.

Q: When is a door not a door?
A: When it's ajar.

Oil on canvas board, 5" x 7"

Banana with Small Vase

This banana appears to be hiding behind a vase; you could say that it's being evasive.

Oil on canvas board, 4" x 6"

Milk Jug with Carrot

The makings of jugged hare (assuming the bunny takes the bait).

Oil on canvas board, 6" x 4"

Miniature Vase with White Zucchini

 A courgette is a female courge, while a vase is gender-neutral.

Oil on canvas board, 6" x 4"

View from Rick's House at Dunmoochin, Cottles Bridge

The relentless rain restricted me to rendering this residence (I had to rein in my endeavours as a result of the raging reign of chaos).  In other words, this was the view from the only dry spot available.

Oil on canvas board, 8" x 10"

Lemon with Old Fashioned Glass

A G and T without the G and without the T.

Oil on canvas board, 6" x 4"

Sauce Jug with Mandarine

Mandarin sauce is an ingredient popularly used in Chinese cooking, though it is sometimes known as mandarine sauce.  This makes it a sauce of some confusion.

Oil on canvas board, 4" x 6"

Copper Pot with Pear

Exposing my pear pottom.

Oil on canvas board, 6" x 4"

Onion with Saucepan

Pan round an onion ring.

Oil on canvas board, 4" x 6"

Red Pepper in Bowl

A pepper cut.  Much preferable to a paper cut.

Oil on canvas board, 6" x 4"

Farm Shed at Pipers Creek

Looking at this picture for the first time since painting it on Sunday, it has become apparent to me that the shed's roof line isn't quite right--it's effectively a roof lyin'.

Oil on canvas board, 10" x 8"

Shearing Shed at Springvale Farm, Pipers Creek

It has been many years since this shearing shed has seen any sheep.  It's a shearing shed that has shed its sheep.

Oil on canvas board, 10" x 8"

Glencairn Whisky Glass with Carrot

A glass of whisky on a Friday evening is my reward for completing the working week; in other words, it is a metaphorical carrot.

Oil on canvas board, 4" x 6"

Egg with Small Chinese Teapot

Shell: a multinational company involved in the production of Texas tea.

Oil on canvas board, 4" x 6"