FOOD DANCE - APPLES

6x6 Oil on Panel

Day 16 of the 30/30 Challenge

Stacked apples, carefully balanced makes a good pizza.  The Cooking Light recipe is below.

As I said in my last post, this series is coming to an end.  I have painted a few ahead and those will be the last.  I feel it is time to explore other subjects and I am excited about it.  

APPLE, GOAT CHEESE AND PECAN PIZZA

from Cooking Light

• 
  1 (1-pound) six-grain pizza crust
• Cooking spray
• 3 cups thinly sliced Fuji apple (about 8 ounces)
• 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled goat cheese 
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
• 2 cups baby arugula
• 3 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted

1. 1. Preheat oven to 450°.
2. 2. Place pizza crust on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Arrange apple slices evenly over pizza crust; top with cheese. Sprinkle thyme evenly over cheese. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes or until cheese melts and begins to brown.
3. 3. Combine oil and next 3 ingredients (through honey) in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add arugula; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle pecans evenly over pizza; top with arugula mixture. Cut pizza into 6 wedges.

Note:

Crumbled feta can be substituted for the goat cheese in this recipe.

DAY 14 by Linda Popple

3 GRANNIES ON BLUE

6x6 on Panel

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DAY 13

3 GRANNIES ON RED

6x6 Oil on Panel

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I really enjoy painting apples.  These green ones are bright with shifts of subtle values.  Fun to paint and good to eat!

GREEN APPLES

6x12 on Gessoed Board

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Trying to get back into a routine.  With unpacking, organizing, and company it is slow going.  I've done some painting (yay!!!), but not posting.  I've painted this previously and it proved to be a good subject to begin with.  I love apples - to paint and to eat!

APPLE SKETCHES

12x12 Oil on Panel

In my frustration with the new paints I thought it would be a good idea just to spend some time playing with them.  I used a surface that wasn't as smooth and painted with a couple of different brushes.  I began in the lower left and continued counter clock-wise and by the time I arrived at the upper left I ran out of time so that square is left blank.  I do prefer the surface with a little more texture.  As far as the brushes are concerned I couldn't tell much of a difference.  Also, on the last one I didn't fuss as much and did the painting very quickly.    I like the experimenting and just learning something each day!

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TRIO IN A BOWL

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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THREE GRANNIE SMITHS

6x12 Oil on Gessobord

I wanted to work on softening edges and a background with a different look using drips and creating a little texture. I also wanted to work on a larger support. I'm happy with how the final painting turned out and had fun experimenting and playing with the paint.

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GREEN TIMES THREE

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

When I painted these apples a few days ago I took several photographs. I knew I would want to revisit this subject again. The apples have those lovely greens that are hard to pass up.

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THE USUAL SUSPECTS

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

More apples, of course. I really enjoy painting apples, pears ...... well, just about anything!

TCU won!! WAHOOOO!

The next big game is January 10th. Auburn vs. Oregon

Auburn Tigers vs. Oregon Ducks (Ducks? Are you kidding?)

It is WAR EAGLE all the way!!

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APPLE TRIO

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

I'm beginning 2011 with an apple painting ..... original, huh? I hope to do many more this year!

I'm watching the Rose Bowl game with Phil - GO FROGS!!!

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APPLES

6x6 Oil onAmpersand Gessobord

It is the season for apples. My favorite fruit to paint is pears, but apples rank right up there. These apples, I think they are cameo apples, were bought at my favorite grocery store, Central Market. If you ever have the opportunity to just go in and browse, take it because the colors and shapes in every department will inspire many a painting.

HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEK-END!!

APPLE ACROBATS

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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I found these apples at Central Market and had never heard of the variety - Pacific Rose. They are a nice rosy color and I had to paint them. They were fun to paint and good to eat! They are crisp, sweet and juicy. It was a treat!