Friday, December 23, 2011

Bottle with Apples

10"x8" acrylic on masonite

This painting was a joy to paint. It was fun focusing on the variety of shadows and tones in this piece. I found each apple to be so unique. Each had its own shape, color and details. Really looking forward to painting another one like this. I decided to add a few photos to demonstrate the steps of my painting.

I made this box out of foam core to block outside light.
By doing this I can easily control the light source on my subject.

Underpainting

Roughed in some darker colors to build lighter colors on

Added shadows and mid tones

I finished the painting with the lightest colors, details and highlights.
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16 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 24, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    You make it look so easy! But I can only imagine how much effort and practice it must take to reach this degree of skill... It's a beautiful painting! Thanks for showing the step by step. Merry Christmas!

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  2. Gwen BellDecember 24, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Outstanding work...particularly on the bottle. Those apples look crisp and good enough to eat! So glad I found your Blog. Looking forward to more!

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  3. Brad MiedemaDecember 24, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Thank you Katherine and Gwen! I appreciate the comments so much. I cant tell you how much that means to me.

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  4. Dana CooperDecember 24, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Luscious Brad, I could take a bite out of the apples!
    Happy holidays!!

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  5. Brad MiedemaDecember 24, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Thank you Dana! Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you too!

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  6. suzannepaintsDecember 26, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Unbelievable and believable, all at the same time. Merry Christmas, Brad.

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  7. hmuxoDecember 26, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Brad!!!!! This is so so beautiful...I love it!! Love the rich colors and that bottle!! and folds in the material!! You should be so proud of this piece!

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  8. Brad MiedemaDecember 26, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Thank you Suzanne and Hilda! Yes, I am very happy with this piece. Thanks for your comments.

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  9. Lorraine ShirkusDecember 27, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Beautiful painting, Brad! Beautiful rich colors against the grays and wonderful sense of light! Wonderful work!

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  10. Brad MiedemaDecember 27, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Thank you Lorraine!

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  11. Dean H.December 27, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    A wonderful piece, Brad! Really love the colorful reflections in the dark bottle!
    Thanks for the progress steps.

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  12. Brad MiedemaDecember 27, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Thank you Dean!

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  13. SYLVIANEDecember 30, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Beautiful painting and amazing shiny colors!Happy new Year!

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  14. Brad MiedemaDecember 30, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Thank you Sylviane!

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  15. montseDecember 31, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Me encantan el colorido de las manzanas, tanta luminusidad y color puro logrado.
    Pintas muy bien !! me gusta tu blog.
    un beso y feliz año 2012

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  16. Brad MiedemaDecember 31, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Thank you Montse! I appreciate that and I love your blog too! Happy New year!

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