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Rainbow Oranges



"Rainbow Oranges" watercolor on paper 10" x 7"/ 25 x 18 cm.




I had a hard time getting going after the Easter holiday but I've been slowly working on this painting every time I had five minutes to spare here and there. I feel it's finished, I am afraid to overwork it at this point. For those of you who are not familiar with the Tarocco blood orange, it is a treat around this time of year here in Italy. They explode with juice and color when sliced. In our family it's almost like a prize to see who gets the darkest and juicest one at the table.  Some people have it down to a science to know which one will offer the darker flesh just from the color of the peel.

I was hoping to capture the explosion of juice and color as the warm Roman sun hits across its dark flesh. I would like to rename these fruits rainbow oranges for the celebration of color that they contain.

Comments

  1. Bonjour Celia,
    FĂ©licitations pour cette magnifique aquarelle.
    Les couleurs sont absolument merveilleuses!
    Bisous et bon week-end.

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  2. You've done a lovely job with the oranges Celia. The colours are stunningly vibrant.

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  3. I think you succeeded perfectly in your intent Celia, the orange is so inviting and juicy, and I see you did put a little bit of rainbow on the cloth :-) Have a nice weekend.

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  4. Just found your blog via Jane's blog. Love your work. I am going to add you to my blog roll. beautiful.

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  5. I'm glad to see you're painting again. Beautiful painting, nice clean color and the orange definitely looks juicy.

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  6. Celia, wonderful painting , and delicious looking.
    don't know why my photo didn't come out on your member list.. I did have some problem a few weeks ago..
    I'll try again... love your work.
    Barbra Joan

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  7. Merci, Olivier!
    Thank you Wendy and Rhonda, I appreciate your kind comments!
    Jane, I'm happy you noticed the exaggerated rainbow I added in for effect! :-)
    Cathy, I'm so glad you found me and what an honor!I've done the same so I can keep up with your beautiful paintings!
    Carole, I especially appreciate your kind comment! I can only imaging how busy you are with your painting challenge.
    BJ, I'm probably the last person to ask, I think computers have a mind of their own! I'm so happy to read your nice comment!

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  8. I love the colours they are so rich...

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    1. Thank you Budge! I appreciate your kind words!

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  9. Dear Celia - these look delicious...they sort of resemble our pink grapefruit. I love your colors. You took an ordinary subject and turned it into extraordinary. Thanks so much for sharing.

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