Red Bell Pepper

3.25 x 4 alcohol inks and watercolor on abstract background of Canson 140 lb cold press paper done last week. With this simple still life of a red bell pepper, only its outline and few lines were made. The paper already had ink and other watermedia marks from using it as a backing sheet behind other works. COPYRIGHT 2021 Kay Smith

July Watermelon

9x12 watercolor still life I set up then photographed of a ripe red one on white paper plates complete with spoon, salt and pepper although we never use seasoning.  All is sitting on lightweight bamboo lap tray.  In the photo, I had a newspaper with July 4th ads showing underneath, but when painting decided to eliminate text and just put in dark blue lines.  Maybe now it is a tablecloth! I cut this melon up and served with balsamic vinegar/blood orange sprinkled with feta cheese.  Note the melon's reflections in the silver spoon.
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