Golden Harvest

Behind "Golden Harvest": I began this alla prima oil painting on Friday morning at the Adelaide Art Society. My aim was to soften the apple’s edges and blend them seamlessly into the dark background. Inspired by Paul Foxton’s brilliant YouTube demonstration, I hope to have achieved that effect. I also hope Golden Harvest resonates with you, celebrating simplicity and the beauty in everyday objects. A big thank you to Paul for the reference photo and his excellent teaching skills!

Citrus Serenity

This latest oil painting has been a true joy to create. Some works, like this one, seem to flow effortlessly, with every brushstroke coming together harmoniously in the end. The real challenge for me was capturing the blue rim around the bowl with precision. I hope this piece evokes a sense of calm and reflection for you, as it did for me while painting it.

Mandarins (painting progress...)

This is the 2nd layer with colours for the bowl and 1st layer for the mandarins. I am trying to keep the chroma as high as I can for those mandarins.

This is the 1st layer with colours for the bowl.

Mandarins

Started a new oil painting. I have used raw umber with some titanium white. I am looking forward to painting those manderins!

Antique Bloom

Painting alla prima has always posed a significant challenge for me. During my trip to France last March, I enrolled in Paul Foxton’s online Art School, where I discovered a wealth of knowledge under the guidance of this exceptional artist and teacher. The experience has been deeply rewarding, enhancing my skills considerably. Despite my efforts, I find it difficult to paint with a loose style, even when I attempt to do so. As an artist, I naturally gravitate toward realism and intricate details, a preference that feels instinctive and brings me great joy. In this painting, I hope you'll feel a hint of nostalgia and quiet grace, or the delicate balance between fragility and enduring charm.

Horizon's Call

I love this painting. It vividly reminds me of my childhood, a time when I was always eager and ready for an adventure with the boundless wonders of mother nature. The image of the little boy running into the sea stires a longing within me, wishing I could somehow step back into those carefree days and be that child once again. A big thank you to my dear friend Jill, who graciously gave me permission to use her beautiful photograph as the inspiration for this artwork.

Crimson Harvest

Crimson Harvest is an oil painting that captures the quiet beauty of a simple subject: a cluster of ripe red grapes resting on a plate. The deep, rich hues of the grapes, set against a stark black background, evoke a sense of abundance and ripeness, as if they’ve just been plucked from the vine at the peak of their season. The title reflects not only the vivid crimson tones that dominate the canvas but also the timeless act of harvesting nature’s bounty, a moment of connection between the earth and the viewer. The painting invites you to pause and appreciate the understated elegance of everyday things, reminding us that even the smallest gifts of nature can hold profound beauty when observed closely. The essence of Crimson Harvest lies in its interplay of light and shadow, which brings the grapes to life with a glossy, almost tangible texture. The delicate vine tendrils curling upward add a touch of organic spontaneity, contrasting with the stillness of the composition. This piece is about more than just fruit—it’s a meditation on simplicity, patience, and the fleeting perfection of nature’s cycles. I wanted to create a work that feels both intimate and universal, encouraging viewers to find meaning in the ordinary and to savor the fleeting moments of beauty that surround us.