Dutch Still Life

A study in the classroom studio with a traditional dutch still life palette. This is the first exercise in which we learned about glazing. This is done on gessoed paper. I really like painting on this sort of surface. We students broke up into two groups and each set up our own still life. I was really pleased with this one--however it could be improved. The challenge of a limited palette can actually be an enjoyable one.

Then there is this additional "Dutch-ish" study done at home in my studio. It Could use a bit more refining, but still a favorite. I especially enjoyed the glass dish and was pleased with how the metal scoop turned out. I glazed the glass bowl green later as it was originally more golden in keeping with more traditional dutch palette. The tabletop surface was an interesting challenge,due to the fact that it was awash with light, yet it was mostly dull surface. The bowl was filled with quite a bit of light, and the apples almost appeared to float inside it. Some of these paintings are a bit of a challenge to photograph, due to the gloss of the oils and for other reasons---they often look better in person.