Fruit on Burlap
by AnnaJo Vahle
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12.000 x 9.000 x 0.750 inches
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Title
Fruit on Burlap
Artist
AnnaJo Vahle
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Burlap
Description
This is stretched burlap instead of tradition canvas or linen. I thought that it might be fun to try something new and different. It is a 9 inch by 12 inch acrylic painting. I used gesso beneath the painted areas because the weave was too open to properly hold any paint. This created a rough texture that absorbed the paint thirstily. I allowed the outer edges to remain natural. This adds to the rustic appearance.
We are in quarantine at home because of COVID19 pandemic. I have wanted to get out to do some plein air painting. That being unwise for the time being, I have been doing some al fresco paintings in the home. I set out some apples and bananas on the desk next to my easel. I just dove it without any preliminary drawing.
At first I just started out with the apples but decided that the composition wasn't working. It needed something in the background. I set out the bananas and was pleased to note that the colors all harmonized. I liked the curves in the background that helped to steer the viewer into the scene. I just played around with the background and foreground until I found something that pleased me. It didn't actually look just like that. Natural light is coming in through the windows on the right. I usually prefer natural light. It doesn't seem quite as harsh.
I used a loose expressionistic style. I found the painting a fun and challenging experience. Towards the end I texted a photo of it to an artist friend. She suggested that I darken the background behind the bananas. I did so. It did improve the painting. I signed this yesterday and called it finished.
11/13/22..GAs CHOICE-CONTEST-THEME AWARD MEMBER RECIPIENT 🤩👏🏻 in The ARTIST BUZzz -Colour Coded-RED -THEME-Berries, Birds and Apples-ALL Media which featured 100 members, 258 entries and 537 votes!
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April 24th, 2020
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Comments (23)
Sarah Irland
Congratulations, AnnaJo, on your GA's Choice Award in the ARTIST BUZzz Color Code Red, Theme Berries, Birds and Apples Contest for this beautiful painting! L/F
Laurel Adams
CONGRATULATIONS, ANNAJO, You are the 👏🏻🥁 GAs CHOICE-CONTEST-THEME AWARD MEMBER RECIPIENT 🤩👏🏻 in The ARTIST BUZzz -Colour Coded-RED -THEME-Berries, Birds and Apples-ALL Media which featured 100 members, 258 entries and 537 votes! YAY!! So well deserved!..BRAVO!
Kay Brewer
Outstanding work! Voted your entry in the Kitchen And Dining Room Art Or Photography contest. l/f
Gary F Richards
Outstanding composition, lighting, shading, color and artwork! F/L …voted for this piece in the Fruit Contest.
Gary F Richards
Outstanding capture, lighting, shading, color and artwork! F/L Congratulations on your feature!
Marian Bell
I really like your willingness to try something new and come up with your own process, Anna Jo! This looks great! Excellent artwork! LF
Bill Kesler
Turned out excellent in my opinion. Really like the natural burlap edges along with the texture it gives to your subjects. * * * F/L
VIVA Anderson
This world of isolation, !! You've overcome the restrictions, with this wonderful painting, and clever background !.....Compliments, This is stunning!, fav, VIVA
Donna Kennedy
Beautiful still life AnnaJo, the details and color are so life like!! You have an amazing gift!!...L/T
Laurel Adams
Annajo, THIS level of exquisite detail and reflection...on stretched burlap?? Your work is so masterful! ..v...best to you, my friend. Absolutely stunning! This boggles my mind!..LF
Lori Pittenger
Congratulations your outstanding artwork has been featured on the leading page of “Impressionism” group! Feel free to add it to the featured art archive and the catalogs in the group’s discussions. Excellent work! Lori
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
Congratulations. Your wonderful image is now featured on our AllStars home page. Feel free to post this in the featured archive in the group discussion.
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
John Malone
Congratulations! Your skillful and interesting painting has been FEATURED on our Homepage!
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