Spring Sweets

I have been doing most of my posting on Facebook lately and, sadly, 

leaving my blog posts lagging behind.  

But here I am making amends!

My newest still life is from this years Easter table setting.

My pencil drawing ready to go.

I am not an "all over" painter.  I like to work on one object at a time as I move across the scene.
This scene is drenched in sunlight, leaving the objects in high key values and crisp, bold colors.

Laying in the first glazes on the cloth.
I found this antique piece in a flea market years ago.
Over the years I have used it many Easters to decorate my buffet table.

A shot from my work table as I progress.

I have always worked from butcher tray pallettes.

I prefer to squeeze out small amounts of paint as I work rather than the compartment 

trays where the paint remains with several paintings. 

 I find it difficult to keep the colors pure as I go back again and again to a color for mixing.

I have several of these trays that I often use at one time.

Some are over 30 years old.

And this is where I am now.

I hope to finish by the end of the week but I think those jelly beans may have other ideas!

I will try not to neglect my blog again, but if you ever wonder where the heck I am,

wander over to my Facebook page and join me. :)