To fulfill Rain's prompt this week,
I'm posting every painting of fruit
I've ever done in the past quarter century.
But don't worry,
there's only five in total, LOL.
These were all done in watercolour alone,
or in watercolour and ink.
1995 --
1995 --
2019 --
2022 --
2022 --
[Art © Debra She Who Seeks, 1995, 2019, 2022;
Photos © Debra She Who Seeks, 2023]
I'll have to say the 2019 piece is my fav.
ReplyDeleteIs it the shadowing? Is it the colors?
I have no idea. But that's my favorite.
XOXO
Neat, nice, well done. I could frame lemons for my kitchen,
ReplyDeleteThe Lemon Slice one is especially cheery!
ReplyDeleteNice work.
Nice job, Debra. I think fruit is very hard to paint. I didn't realize you had painted for years. I keep thinking I should start painting again. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteHmmmmmmm Debs dear...2019 is rather suggestive, is it not?!?!
ReplyDeleteI feel like I owe the Lad and Lumbersexual a call.
I'm partial to lemons...
ReplyDelete@ NanaDiana -- Before i retired in 2018, I only dabbled occasionally in watercolours which is why my old stuff is particularly cringe-y. I only started systematically taking art classes when I retired 5 years ago. I find watercolours particularly challenging, LOL!
ReplyDeleteYour earliest is much better than I think you know! It's bold -- see early Georgia O'Keefe nudes -- and I really like it. Beginner mind, maybe? Anyway, that's a keeper.
ReplyDeleteGood morning, I Love your paintings!
ReplyDeleteI like all of those different styles.
ReplyDeleteYou scared me! Well done Debra.
ReplyDelete@ Boud -- Thanks for your kind words about that early attempt! I did "go for the gusto" with that one, didn't I? Hahahahaha!
ReplyDeleteWatercolor is damned difficult! I like your fruits, maybe the lemons best of all...
ReplyDeleteI noticed that you have gotten so much better over the years. The adage practice makes perfect is strong with this one, Grasshopper.
ReplyDeleteI think your best painting is the first apple/plum? from 1995 with its bold colours. The lemon slices are nice too in a stylized way. Either would make a beautiful greeting card!
ReplyDeleteNicely done. I like the font on the apple. And the filled-in closed loops on the lemon font.
ReplyDeleteSome nice ones.
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by my blog.
Much❤love
Wonderful fruit art creations ~
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
I love all of these. 2022 is beautifully brooding.
ReplyDeleteWere the 2019 and 2022 pieces for a class?
ReplyDeleteLovely. Fruit would be really hard
ReplyDeleteI don’t think I’d attempt it Unless I got really good
@ Old Lurker -- Yes, each was done for a separate course.
ReplyDeleteI like thes watercolors
ReplyDeleteDo you happen to see the changes in your drawing styles over the years? These paintings do look full of energy and punchy colours and clear edges. Beautiful works
ReplyDeleteYou do a great job with your paintings, Debra! Love these.
ReplyDeleteNicely done, Debra. I am so jealous of people that can draw or paint. Just never had that in me. I don't know if you wanted to know but 2019 was my favorite.
ReplyDeleteThese are all wonderful fruit pieces. It's also interesting to see how you style has changed over time. I hope you had a great Thursday! hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteI do like 2022. Good lemons, and I'm not particularly fond of the fruit.
ReplyDeleteAmazing that you have something from 1995 which wasn't that long... Ago.... 🧓⏳
ReplyDelete@ roentare -- Yes, I can see the progress from 1995 to 2022, which pleases me. Thanks for noticing too!
ReplyDelete@ Adam -- Hahahahaha, yes, you young whippersnapper, I know I'm old! Were you even born in 1995? If you were, you'd only have been a toddler then at most, I bet!
ReplyDeleteHello Debra, The lemons would make a great stained glass window.
ReplyDelete--Jim
...an apple a day keeps the doctor away. I love apples.
ReplyDeleteI like the lemons best (but that is because I love lemons!) Good work!
ReplyDeletegreat work
ReplyDeleteThe last jumped out at me because it's so different from the rest. You must have been in a whimsical mood at the time.
ReplyDeleteNicely done, Debra, each and every one! Wishing you and your Rare One a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteMy fave is the apple from way back in 1995. I like the sense of excitement and discovery of playing with watercolour paint.
ReplyDeleteIt's a keeper, and it is nice to look at.
0.Bonus comment, because i think we need to rescue our marmot.
ReplyDeleteFor years they have been digging the poor creature up and dressing him like a trump supporting pennsylvania version of a guinea pig. They do it for fun. Of course he sees his shadow.
If i had those jerks looming over me,i would see my shadow also too.
I like the festivity, but don't forget that our Punxatawney Phil still has teeth.
It is probably the only time we celebrate these creatures.
As someonen who can't draw or paint even a single circle, I am truly impressed with all your fruit. Simply beautiful art. Those lemon slices are out of this world.
ReplyDeleteAll of your paintings are awesome, each different in how it reflects it's own reality ... but fruit is fruit, no matter how you paint it, right? Very nicely done, Debra ...
ReplyDeleteAndrea @ From the Sol
Very cool!!! Those lemon slices are pretty awesome Debra!! ♥
ReplyDeletethe lemon one made my mouth pucker so you did good there.
ReplyDeleteThese are so great; your talents are endless Deb!
ReplyDeletenicely painted fruit :)
ReplyDeleteThe lemons piece especially is so cheerful!
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