Auction: Red Apple and Grapes

Oil on Panel 7 x 5 inches

This painting is on a rigid Ampersand tempered Hardboard Panel which is acid free and archival.

This one is something of a departure from my usual working methods. The main change is that it was painted in artificial light. Usually, I prefer to work by natural light.

It’s important to change things every now and again I think, to broaden your experience. The much shorter days and the long hours I work make it harder to paint by natural light now. And I’ve been meaning to try more top-down lighting for a while - and the only way for me to do that is with artificial lights.

What I wasn’t prepared for was that changing the lighting would also change the way I approached everything about this little painting, even down to how I put the paint down.

Experiments don’t always work out, but I’m happy with how this one came out - artificial light takes the time pressure off a little, which gives me more time to think as I paint. Definitely a big advantage!

Starting bid is $99

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Shipping

International shipping is by UK Royal Mail International (tracked) and can take a few days to get to you. I'll let you know by email as soon as I send the painting, and give you the tracking number. I may need to allow some time for the painting to dry thoroughly before I send it to you.

Returns:

If for any reason reason you’re not happy with your painting, you can return it to me within 14 days for a full refund. Buyer pays return shipping.