I haven’t done a palette knife impasto painting in quite a long while. You can probably look at this and imagine the fun. I’m sure there’s some rule about not mixing impasto with smooth shiny and realistic elements, as I did by including the painting style of the grapes but I did it anyway. The purple grapes in particular look absolutely edible and I was not going to change that for consistency sake. I’m a proponent for not being consistent anyway. It’s too boring a concept. I’ve noticed over time that when I paint still lifes which include flowers and fruit, my favorite part of the painting is the lower half. I do love painting fruit. I think it’s the variety of shapes colors and textures in close proximity. As well I enjoy painting vases. I painted the vase texture from imagination. No doubt, there will soon be a still life painting with no flowers! Hope you enjoy! Winifred
Love it. Reminds me of summer in France! I think the mixture of styles works very well.
Summer in France! I get what you mean – the textures of the buildings in the countryside. Thank you Nancy. Winifred
Looks awesome!!! I love how it makes my eye travel around and notice every detail everywhere!!!
Thank you Barbara. Glad you like the design and pleased it allows your eyes to travel throughout. Winifred
I love the combination of styles. I like all the variety in textures including the vase. It’s a lovely painting.
Thanks Betsy. Weird combinations,indeed, wouldn’t bother you at all. I think it’s fun. Winifred
I always love your sunflowers and these are particularly vivid. Your work with the palette knife brings such perfect texture and I agree with Elizabeth. The combination of styles works beautifully.
Thank you Maria. Still working to gain mastery with that palette knife – I’ve been told a “painting knife” but enjoying the process. Glad you enjoy that combination of textures. I just bet there’s a rule against it somewhere! Winifred