I keep a bunch of fake fruits on the table for the times when I’m too lazy to get an actual fruit or vegetable, or simply can’t like with this whole quarantine deal. I just turn them and paint over and over, all I care about is the shadows on the shape ^_^ I might eventually spray-paint them some monochrome color to make it a proper study material. FYI, they sell fake fruits that look super real at hobby stores. You can spray-paint them and use as art props and great reference material.
I enjoy changing colors in artworks on these faux fruits. This time, I painted the pear fairly true to its real life color. It didn’t have the yellow or red side, so but I figured pure green pear painting would be a bit boring. Therefore, I added a splash of sunshine to this painting.
This small still life painting is 8.5 by 5.5 inch in size. It’s painted in watercolors on 138 lb paper.
Hi! My name is Oksana Ossipov, and I’m a visual artist and photographer. I was born in Ukraine and currently reside in the area of Dallas, Texas. My formal education includes a BFA in Digital Media Art from San Jose State University. After moving to Texas, I started to focus on my fine art skills and figurative art in particular. I studied for 5 years under Michael Mentler at the Society of Figurative Arts. Through my life, I’ve also acquired a multitude of skills that include web development, sculpting, photography, art studio and business management, and baking awesome blueberry scones!
I’ve been trying to fully devote myself to the art over the past few years. I’m trying to learn and practice as much as I can. However, the workshop, class, and art supply costs present a certain financial challenge. If you like my work and want to support me, I would truly appreciate it! I have a shop full of artworks and creations, but even just sharing my art or social media pages would help a lot. Thank you so much!
