Sunday, January 22, 2012

Just Friends

7"x5" acrylic on masonite

I wasn't sure of what I wanted to paint today. I was thinking maybe a still life? I opened the fridge to see what we had and there they were. An apple and a clementine cuddling in the veggie drawer.

I really enjoyed this painting. It was nice to change it up a bit. I raised the table for a more parallel view and used a piece of varnished wood as a table surface. I managed to mix color with color in this painting, the only white used was in the highlights.
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  1. renateJanuary 23, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    Hai Brad. This is the first time since 1,5 week I can comment on your blog pffff. Your painting is so nice, the colors lovely dark and the clementine could be a real one. Good job done!

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  2. Brad MiedemaJanuary 23, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    Thank you Renate! Glad to hear from you again! Gotta love these computers...

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  3. Carrie Waller WatercolorsJanuary 23, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    Great painting Brad!! Your textures and colors are fabulous! Have you ever checked out Alvin Richard? He's one of my fav acrylic painters. You guys do fabulous things with acrylics. Maybe someday I'll tackle that medium:)

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  4. Brad MiedemaJanuary 23, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    Thank you Carrie! I appreciate your comments. Yes, I am a follower of Alvin. He is amazing! I would definitely recommend acrylics. Judging by your beautiful watercolor work you would be right at home with acrylics...

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  5. Mary Anne CaryJanuary 24, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    Good choices, this is a really nice color combination and composition!!

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  6. hmuxoJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    Amazing painting, Brad!!! You're wonderful with Acrylics!! Actually, I can't stop looking at this piece!! SO REALISTIC.

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    1. Brad MiedemaJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:56 AM

      Thank you Hilda!!! I really appreciate that and I am glad you are enjoying it!

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  7. JaneJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    Beautifully done! The dark background really enhances the fruit, and they look so real!

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  8. Carol ReynoldsJanuary 26, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    Wonderful painting! You are a master with acrylics.

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    1. Brad MiedemaJanuary 26, 2012 at 3:28 PM

      Thanks Carol! Thats quite a comment, you made my day!

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  9. Kim RempelFebruary 2, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    Another beauty. I like the dramatic background you chose for the fruit. They just pop. Your orange rind is amazing.

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  10. Brad MiedemaFebruary 3, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Thank you Kim!

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