Monday, February 6, 2012

Radishes

Radishes, on my counter, leaves already wilting

Well, I just love radishes:  the crispiness, the taste with salt (though I haven't tried them with butter too, which is a popular way to serve them), the contrast of the red and green, the firm round shapes with the messy leaves.   Guess I am in a bit of a radish phase.


Radishes, in the market at Coustellet (love the white tips on these French ones)


Radish Rhythm, 16 x 20, first painting I did of radishes, 2008



Radishes and White Roses, Oil Sketch, 16 x 12, done in 2010 


Set Up of Radishes with Hydrangeas in a Tin Can (2011)





My block-in of same, having changed tin can to glass jar; meanwhile, entire painting was soon 
wiped off and forgotten!


 Radishes at Rest, 6 x 6, done in 2011, now it lives in Paris : )



Radish Study, 2011, very few leaves, really free and sketchy

I think as far as painting them goes, I have a way to go -- But I am still enjoying them almost every day in salads or alone with some fleur de sel purchased in St. Remy last September!

5 comments:

  1. I never have learned to enjoy eating radishes, but your paintings of them look good enough to eat! Love the colors and the looseness of your strokes. Really beautiful!

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  2. Love your radish paintings- the gorgeous complimentary colors with the soft wonderful brushwork make for amazing paintings. Your radishes are fresh and very free feeling. I am learning that it is all about how the backgrounds support and play a part too. One of my favorite things of yours is the sophisticated color and brushwork in your backgrounds. It is evident here! I adore that soft blue against them too!

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  3. Just wonderful examples Nancy of how to paint these little veggies! And how to eat them too! I haven't eaten or painted any but it looks like I need to give them a try! I agree with Kathy about the backgrounds too. I love the colors that are there but not screaming at you when you look at the paintings.

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  4. You all are so positive -- love your insightful comments.. yay

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  5. Haven't seen red radishes yet that's why I'm amazed. You've got beautiful paintings, its nice dropping by.
    xo,
    Grace|employment posters

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