FOOD DANCE - GREEN APPLE

6x6 Oil on Panel

Day 10 of the 30/30 Challenge

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There is something about painting apples that is so relaxing and fun.  Green apples are my favorite to paint.  Green is my favorite color - at least for today!  Apples have a sensuous shape that is appealing.  And a big plus - one a day keeps the doctor away!

Here is a recipe using lots of green things and below is a little video for your Friday entertainment from the BBC about blackberries and apples.  Enjoy!

GRANNY SMITH - GREEN CHILI SALSA

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Ingredients

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• 2 large tomatillos (about 4 ounces)
• 1 cup chopped Granny Smith apple 
• 1/2 cup chopped onion 
• 1/2 cup chopped Roasted Anaheim Chiles
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Preparation

1. Discard husks and stems of tomatillos. Cook tomatillos in boiling water 10 minutes or until tender. Drain.
2. Place tomatillos in a blender; process until smooth. Combine tomatillo puree, apple, and remaining ingredients

GREEN APPLE STILL LIFE

8x8 Oil on Panel

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How did December arrive so quickly?  Our tree is up and decorated and more decorations will be added this evening.  Some presents have been bought and are ready to be wrapped.  Still more to be purchased, cookies to be baked, cards to send.  Christmas is almost here!!  Busy and exciting!

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APPLE IN A BOWL

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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With a beautiful green apple and this week's DPW Challenge still on, what else could I do but paint it again!  

DPW CHALLENGE 4/18/11

8x10 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

This is my submission to this week's Daily Paintworks Challenge. The challenge is all about color using one of two color wheels with one being the traditional wheel and one being the Munsell color wheel. I decided to use a triad color scheme on the Munsell, using green as my main color with violet as a secondary color and red my third. I always learn something when painting challenges. With this one I learned that I prefer the Munsell color wheel. Color always attracts me, but I really don't know how to use color the way that I would like. I am going to study more about color schemes and how they can help create a pleasing and interesting piece of art.

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GRANNY SMITH

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

A Granny Smith a day keeps the doctor away!!

It's Friday! Enjoy friends and family this weekend!!

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AN APPLE TODAY

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

APPLE AND MUG

6 x 6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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TWO BOWLS

5x7 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

In explanation of the "grays" in my last post I grayed each color using the compliment. I didn't want it to be grayed in the traditional since of black and white grays, but a hue taken to a gray. I was very tired when I posted my painting and didn't add any commentary. Lesson learned! :-)

HAVE A FANTASTIC WEEK-END!