Still Life with Asparagus and Copper Bowl

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If you look closely, you can see my reflection in the copper bowl. Here are a bunch of my paintings with self portrait reflections.

If you enjoy this painting, you may also like to see Still Life with Copper Bowl and Three Eggs (Homage to Chardin, 1732) (2018), still life with copper pot and pears (the light, the shade), patmos, greece (2017) [print available here], or a bunch of my paintings of copper objects or asparagus.

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Still Life with Copper Bowl and Three Eggs (Homage to Chardin, 1732)

Still Life with Copper Bowl and Three Eggs (Homage to Chardin, 1732), oil on linen on panel, 8x10"
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These three eggs (and feather) were a gift from our neighbors who have chickens. In warm weather, their chickens often roam free and sometimes wander into our backyard. When my window is open, I can hear them scratching around for bugs all the way up on the third floor.

This painting composition is an homage to Jean Siméon Chardin and his still life from 1732, in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts. From the DIA website: "Chardin was already famous by 1730 when he started painting small still lifes of kitchen utensils. In this work, the artist pared down the elements to a few, simple objects. Chardin typically used the same elements in other compositions, varying slightly the position of the objects or adding or subtracting a utensil. Hailed as a visionary artist, Chardin is nonetheless rooted in the art of eighteenth-century France, and the metaphysical quality of his compositions (as seen through modern eyes) does not mean that they are timeless. They bring the viewer instead into an earthly world and into the creative process of one of the greatest French painters of all time."

If you enjoy this painting, you may also like to see Still Life with Copper Pot and Pears (the light, the shade), other paintings I've done of copper objects and eggs, or a bunch of my paintings of gifts that have been given to me.

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Three D'Anjou Pears in a Copper Bowl (Separation of Powers)

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If you're interested, this painting is the second in my "separation of powers" series. James Madison was the fourth President of the United States from 1809-17. He is known as the "Father of the Constitution," and was the last of the founding fathers to serve as President. Published in New York Packet on January 30, 1788, James Madison wrote, 'The Particular Structure of the New Government and the Distribution of Power Among Its Different Parts' -- also known as Federalist 47. Due to the confusion of the concept of separation of powers at the citizen level, Madison examines the separation of powers among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government under the then-proposed United States Constitution. Also, "the Constitution does not explicitly indicate the pre-eminence of any particular branch of government. However, James Madison wrote in Federalist 51, regarding the ability of each branch to defend itself from actions by the others, that 'it is not possible to give to each department an equal power of self-defense. In republican government, the legislative authority necessarily predominates. One may claim that the judiciary has historically been the weakest of the three branches.....'" [Keep reading]

If you're interested in reading about the origin of separation of powers in government, my first post is here. Wikipedia also weighs in here.

If you enjoy this painting, you may also like to see Lemon with Three Leaves (Separation of Powers), or a bunch of my paintings of copper bowls, a single pear, or multiple pears.

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Still Life with Red Matches (Two Left)
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Figs in a Copper Bowl (+ Important Notice & PBJ ending)

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Still Life with Two Vanilla Beans and Blueberries in a Copper Bowl (the light, the shade)

Still Life with Two Vanilla Beans and Blueberries in a Copper Bowl (the light, the shade)
12 x 9 inches, oil on linen on panel, framed, 2015
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This painting revisits my Still Life with Two Vanilla Beans and Strawberries in a Copper Bowl from 2013, and is also part of my ongoing series "the light, the shade" that I began in December 2012. I wrote about Bob Lax and described my inspiration for the series here.

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Peaches in a Copper Bowl

Peaches in a Copper Bowl
Oil on linen on panel, 6"x7" framed
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Framed View:

Copper Bowl with Peach and Blackberries

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I taught an amazing group of painters this past weekend at my Artists of Yardley workshop. I'll be posting my two demo paintings this week. In the meantime, here are a few photos of the workshop, including a wonderful picture of (almost) the whole group.

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Still Life with Figs and a Copper Bowl

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Yesterday, I visited the National Gallery in D.C. and saw two of the most memorable paintings I've seen this year. I will share more in a post next week. If you'd like to read about my experience, join me here.

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A Note About Inquiries and Detail Views

THANK YOU for the huge and overwhelmingly positive response to my new painting yesterday.

I could not even reply to all the purchase inquiries about Still Life with Two Vanilla Beans and Strawberries in a Copper Bowl, but I promise to respond to every inquiry very very soon (in the order I received them). Until then, thank you for your patience!

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Sneak Preview! Still Life with Two Vanilla Beans and Strawberries in a Copper Bowl (Gallery Painting)

Still Life with Two Vanilla Beans and Strawberries in a Copper Bowl
7 x 6 inches, oil on linen on panel, framed, 2013
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This is the first of many new larger works for my upcoming exhibition at Art Essex Gallery (2 hours north of NYC). I will be at the artist reception if you are in the area on September 28th.

Workshop News
There are only 2 openings left in my Artists of Yardley 1-day workshop next month (October 12). Click here to grab your spot!

Upcoming Exhibitions
I'll soon be posting three of my new trompe l'oeil paintings that will be exhibited at the Peto Museum later this month.

Upcoming Painting Travels
Next month, I am traveling to Barcelona to paint. I'll also be looking into workshop venues because I am considering teaching a couple of "A Painting a Day" workshops in Europe this summer -- at the moment, Italy and Spain are on my mind. Would you like to paint with me in Spain? Do you live in or near Barcelona? If so, please email me because I would love to ask you about it. Would you like to paint with me in Italy? I've traveled to Tuscany and Umbria quite a bit over the last several years, and Italy is one of my favorite places to paint. More details to come soon; sign up for information here.

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Here's how this painting looks in its frame: