Olives and Squeeze

Although still life is still an interest of mine, I haven't done much in the genre for a couple of years. Plein air work has taken most of my time, providing great satisfaction, a deeper connection to the world outside, and a wider range of friends, patrons and artists. But still life continues to beckon. 

"Olives and Squeeze (study)," oil on panel, 8x10

This is a study I did before the outdoors began to occupy so much of my time. This is only a study, done to observe the ways that clear glass, semi-opaque plastic, and light interact. The two dissimilar subjects weren't chosen for any reason besides being handy and filling the bill of my intended study. The blue drop cloth was another handy item.