"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.
Bonjour Celia,
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Les couleurs sont absolument merveilleuses!
Bisous et bon week-end.
You've done a lovely job with the oranges Celia. The colours are stunningly vibrant.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work!
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog via Jane's blog. Love your work. I am going to add you to my blog roll. beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to see you're painting again. Beautiful painting, nice clean color and the orange definitely looks juicy.
ReplyDeleteCelia, wonderful painting , and delicious looking.
ReplyDeletedon'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
Merci, Olivier!
ReplyDeleteThank 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!
I love the colours they are so rich...
ReplyDeleteThank you Budge! I appreciate your kind words!
DeleteDear 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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