This Fruit Basket reflects an ancient charm as well as a modern flamboyancy. The oil painting style with such a prolific use of light reminds us of the first French impressionist paintings of the Twentieth century. A movement that believed in expressing our perceptions of nature as it lies directly before us.

Smooth yet lively brush stokes have composed a medley of tones and tints for us to enjoy: A composition of vibrant red and yellow hues, with just a hit of fresh green, tempts and tantalizes our taste buds – the play of light easily and successfully highlighting their radiance.  This Fruit Basket is full of form:  Pears plump and on display for the viewer to enjoy; an oil painting that truly can convince us to eat with our eyes.  

Still life oil paintings have attracted our attention since they adorned the ancient tombs of Egypt and everyday objects of ancient Greece. Favored by the Romans, still life paintings were festooned upon walls and floor of the upper classes. They represented a hospitality that offered up the warmest welcome and celebrated life.

Fruit Basket is a modern ode to impressionist and post impressionism practices and ideals.  Void of mythology and allegories this Fruit basket is exactly what you see.  A highly decorative oil painting, beautifully balanced and composed, that places nature directly before you.