Mandarines with Enamelware Jug

 

A man is judged by his deeds, and a mandarine is judged by its seeds (or lack thereof).

Oil on canvas board, 12" x 16"

Onions with Enamelware Bowl

 

Usually when I paint onions I'm reasonably happy with the results -- I'm not, however, enamelled with these.

Oil on canvas board, 8" x 10"

Quinces with Enamelware Jug

 

These quinces make a good subject, but are also for eating; if they were merely for display they'd be mannequinces.

Oil on canvas board, 16" x 20"

Still Life with Lemons and Linen Tea Towel

 

The towel saved the citrus by providing lemon aid; otherwise they might have dried of natural causes.

Oil on canvas board, 16" x 20"

Murphys Road, Near Kyneton

 

Painting like I own the road.

Oil on canvas board, 12" x 16"

Still Life with Large Squashes

 

I had to paint these squashes of unusual size on a larger canvas -- I didn't want the scene to be too squashy.

Oil on canvas board, 16" x 20"

Off Dan Hallorans Lane, Pastoria

 

Having nominated a location for a paint-out with my friends Paul and Hiro, I said, "See you in Hall-orans Lane".

Oil on canvas board, 12" x 16"

Colour vs Skull

 

Don't be bored out of your skull, add a little colour to your life.

Oil on canvas board, 16" x 20"

Near Kyneton Station

 

Trialling the 9x5 format in preparation for the VAS 9x5 Exhibition.  I quite enjoyed it, though I'm not sure I could do it 9 to 5.

Oil on canvas board, 9" x 5"

Still Life with Garlic Bulb

 

The cloven hoof in the depths of allium.

Oil on canvas board, 12" x 16"

Ripening Tomatoes with Enamelware Bowl

 

A subject ripe for wordplay (or not quite, as the case may be).

Oil on canvas board, 8" x 10" 

Pear with Brass Fire Starter and Apple

 

A pear beside a pair (of things).

Oil on canvas board, 8" x 10"

Still Life with Fruit Spectrum

 

Richard of York before the battle (or ROY for short).

Oil on canvas board, 12" x 16"

Bosc Pears with Bottle

Keen observers may notice a subtle echo of the pears in the bottle glass; you might say it's two Bosc in reflected glory.

Oil on canvas board, 12" x 16"

Still Life with Bone Handle Knife and Onion

 

This painting didn't quite turn out as I'd hoped: I think I'd better bone up a little so I really know my onions.

Oil on canvas board, 8" x 10"

Off Dunbars Road, Carlsruhe

 

This painting is pretty much finished -- it's all Dunbar the shouting.

Oil on canvas board, 12" x 16"

Carlsruhe Railway Station

 

I found there was a certain degree of difficulty painting this building from such an angle causing me to wonder if perhaps I had ideas above my station.

Oil on canvas board, 8" x 10"

Tomato with Brown Schnapps Bottle

I pick my tomatoes ripe, and I pick my bottles wisely.

Oil on canvas board, 4" x 6"

Off Breakneck Road, Near Malmsbury

 

This is somewhat larger than my usual outdoor effort, so it was essential to paint quickly (though not quite at the speed suggested by the location).

Oil on canvas board, 12" x 16"

Apple with Small Blue Vase

 

The vase played a blue note; the apple struck a cored.

Oil on canvas board, 4" x 6"