"Mini Fruit Tart"

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"Mini Fruit Tart"

6 x 6 in 

Oil on Canvas Panel

I wanted to paint these guys in an overhead view, I was going to paint it in the usual front angle composition but I wanted something different with this one.  It's always fun to experiment with different angles to see what works best for you'r painting.  The textures are another reason why I painted it at this angle, the wet and smooth feel of the blueberries and strawberries are just delicious to paint.  Needless to say I couldn't wait to be done so I can indulge in this delicious treat.

I started with the usual dry brush approach using no mediums just a bit of raw umber on the brush for the drawing stage.  When the drawing stage is complete I started on the black raspberries, first getting the overall values stated.  This is also called big form modeling seeing how light wraps around the form.

Then I add the lighter values to bring the raspberries to a finish and tie it in with the darker to middle values.

Once the black raspberries are done I start on the blueberries and do the same as I did with the black raspberries.  I start on the fall of light and get the general statement of values.  Then I add lighter values and tie them in with the middle to darker values.

Once the blueberries are complete I started on the strawberry.  I paint the main color notes and get the main value shift of that section.  I keep the paints thin in this section and keep the edges soft, I've also started to add some of the reflected lights on the strawberry.

Then I add details to the strawberry and take it to a finish, the details work within the larger values and chroma's that where stated in the bigger form modeling stage.  Once the strawberry is complete I start on tart itself.

To take the painting to a finish I painted the background and cast shadow, I used titanium white, cerulean blue, naples yellow, and raw umber.  This painting was a lot of fun to paint and even more enjoyable to eat afterwards.  Thanks for stopping by and viewing!