Once Upon A Rose still life painting by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Once Upon A Rose still life painting by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

I have seen many paintings of gift boxes and love them all. I decided that I wanted to paint one myself so I chose now to do it. Roses are also a challenge for me and with much practice I hope to get better at them. I always have trouble with coffee cups, keeping the shape right and yes those ellipses. Clear glass is in a league of its own so as you can see this painting was filled with challenges. I loved them all and am pretty pleased with the overall outcome. 20x16 oil still life on canvas panel.

A Simple Gift by Angela Sullivan

 

A Simple Gift by Angela Sullivan

A couple of apples and a gift of bath salts in a pretty box. This box sits on my shelf

day after day overlooked while I pic other things to paint. But not today. Today it caught my attention and I reached for it and sat it behind two apples. It still amazes me that each dab of color was intentional. Each dark blue and light area yep.....meant to be. Each shimmer of white and the yellow on the apples all placed there on purpose. I love painting...really.

6x6 oil on edge wrapped canvas.

Bahama Essentials

Bahama Essentials

A pineapple, a gift,a wooden basket and how can you go  to

the Bahama's without a bottle to put that message in to who knows who.

Necessary things for that special trip. That trip you have been waiting for. 

8x6 acrylic on canvas panel.