Tea and Oranges

Another recent painting lesson at my church was on a kitchen theme.  Some of the participants brought items from their own kitchen to include, and even took photos beforehand to have as references.  I started "Tea and Oranges" at home, to begin a demo, and finished it afterwards.  The title is from a song--  perhaps you remember Leonard Cohen's "Suzanne".  In the song there are the words "...and you feed her tea and oranges that come all the way from China".  And my favourite tea really is Earl Grey!   I was tempted to call it "Earl Grey--  hot".  Science fiction fans may recall Captain Picard asking his replicator for his favourite drink........  

"Tea and Oranges"
acrylic
12 X 16

Announcing Spring!

During a recent acrylic class that I was teaching I was encouraged by my demo to finish this crocus piece.  There are several layers on the background, because the participants and I wrestled with how to finish off the painting to make the crocuses shine!  I attempted to create sunshine from the left, landing on the crocus petals.  It's always a joy to paint the first flowers I see in the spring.  

"Announcing Spring"
acrylic
12 x 16