still life

Copyright © 2010 Linda Apple
"Reading and Writing"
oil on 1.5" deep canvas - 6"x8"

I really love good books and writing pens. There is
something marvelous about touching a special pen
to paper that can't be beat or getting lost in the
pages of a story that stirs my imagination.

Copyright © 2010 Linda Apple
"Pickled"
oil on 1.5" deep canvas - 6"x12" - sold

LET'S GET PICKLED!
My mom use to love pickled foods. I remember that she use to
make her own canned pickles, tomatoes and some jams & jellies.
Of course, today, most people just buy them at the grocery but
they never taste the same as mom's!

Copyright © 2010 Linda Apple
"Springtime Daffodiles"
oil on 1.5" deep canvas - 6"x12"

I am really enjoying some of these new and different sizes of
canvas. They fill those small spaces on the wall and inspire new
ideas, like doing a painting of my favorite flowers in a tall glass vase.
One of our first signs of spring. I am always so happy to see them in
full bloom but also get a bit sad because they leave so quickly.

Copyright © 2010 Linda Apple
"Clothes Dryer"
oil on deep canvas - 6"x8"

Years go by and some things do become, more or less,obsolete.
My grandma always used these as her clothes dryer but today
its rare to even find these original round wooden objects.
I look at them and think about the person that came up with
this amazing little item. They really are unique in their design
and were certainly used by the millions!

Copyright © 2010 Linda Apple
"Complimentary Flowers"
oil on 1.5 " deep canvas - 6"x6"

I thought I would start off your week with some cheerful color.
A great study in complimentary colors. In the art world,these colors,
when placed next to each other, make each other appear brighter.
The use of complementary colors is an important aspect of
aesthetically pleasing art. So, I hope this one pleases YOU! :)

Copyright © 2010 Linda Apple
"Bowl of Color"
oil on 1.5 " deep canvas - 6"x6"

After months of grey winter, I have certainly been
enjoying my bundle of spring flowers that I got at the store.
I am looking forward to seeing these beauties popping up outside.
Besides, it has been such a very long time since I painted flowers that
I forgot how fun they are! Hope you are enjoying them too!

Copyright © 2010 Linda Apple
"Springtime"
oil on 1.5 " deep canvas - 6"x8"

Getting into the Springtime mood today. A bit of spring
cleaning,dusting off my little bears and thinking of the
color that will soon be arriving.

Copyright © 2010 Linda Apple

"Tools of the Trade"
oil on 1.5" deep canvas
9"x12"

After painting for over 40 years, I have purchased more
of these than I would ever like to think about. I still
have some brushes that are at least 20+ years that have
become old friends.
I can always seem to find a use for them,even when they
are worn out. I get very attached to them and unless
they are completely fallen into pieces,which is rare,
I never seem to throw them out.

Copyright © 2010 Linda Apple
"All Tied UP"
oil on canvas - 8"x 8 "
Bicycle Series - sold

Tied up at the cafe and waiting for it's rider.
As you have seen in this series....it's all about the
fascinating shadows that intrigue me.

Copyright © 2010 Linda Apple
"Appletini"
oil on canvas
9"x12"

For those of you who want something new...
This is what happens when you have apples sitting
on the counter where you are drying your clean
martini glasses....A special new drink!