Persimmons

When I first started painting, I had a thing for painting persimmons . . .painting after painting of the fall fruit.  When arriving at class today and finding out that we could paint a still life of persimmons, I was quickly on board.  I am attaching today's painting and one of my very first paintings of persimmons (hopefully, you will be able to tell the difference).
Linda

Cottage House

Saturday was painting class - what I like about being in a painting class is the collective creative energy of the group and the interaction between fellow students and the teacher.  Generally, people are very complimentary and encouraging about each other's work.  I know I can do a painting in my studio but it can be a solitary experience. 
So, here is my painting from yesterday.
Linda

Superbowl Pear

I am still experimenting with the palette knife.  Using the palette knife versus using a brush is sort of like preferring crunchy peanut butter to creamy.  So much texture with the palette knife - much smoother with the brush.  Both are very fun to do . . . I feel like I don't have near the control with the palette knife - but that keeps me loose!  so, here is one crunchy and one creamy.
Linda