Red, white and blue are the colors of several national flags; perhaps seeing them in the American flag is why they bring a certain comfort for me. I want to explore reds and blues with white in everyday subject matter. I started with a blue ribbon. I wanted to paint ribbon because I love the way the light is reflected as it bends and curves, bringing out subtle differences in the color. Rounded fruit seemed a perfect complement for curvy ribbon pieces; this is a red plum. I remember visiting a farmer’s market store and being immediately drawn to these gorgeous red things that were not apples. In contrast with the deep red-violet ‘black’ plums, these had an almost translucent quality. I was excited by the intense red of the plum next to the rich blue.
$280.00 ~ 6 x 9 inches ~ Oil on Canvas