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This is an oil painting that I did of some lemons. The painting was done in one sitting using a number 12 flat brush. I set this requirement, using a single medium sized brush, when I started the painting because I wanted the painting to look very loose, but still realistic. I have a tendancy to reach for my small brushes a lot and focus too much on details. I'm trying to wean myself off the small brushes because I'm beginning to love a simplistic style that is still realistic. If I knew how to use it, I'd love to try a painting using only a palette knife. I've seen wonderful impressionistic work in this style. This painting was done from life which is pretty new to me. Usually I work from photos but it was nice to have the freedom of working from life.

My hand is still in the splint but I still have 4 fingers, lol. Thank you to everyone for the concerned e-mails. I intend on getting back to everyone but it will take some time since I'm crippled at the moment and I have lots of e-mails to respond to. But I do appreciate all the concerns and well wishes. To everyone that donated for my medical bills, I will be sending out responses too. I recieved a lot of checks through the mail along with some really nice letters.

Thank you for following my work!

Rembrandt Artist Oils on canvas
#12 flat brush
About 5 hours

Description
This is an oil painting that I did of some lemons. The painting was done in one sitting using a number 12 flat brush. I set this requirement, using a single medium sized brush, when I started the painting because I wanted the painting to look very loose, but still realistic. I have a tendancy to reach for my small brushes a lot and focus too much on details. I'm trying to wean myself off the small brushes because I'm beginning to love a simplistic style that is still realistic. If I knew how to use it, I'd love to try a painting using only a palette knife. I've seen wonderful impressionistic work in this style. This painting was done from life which is pretty new to me. Usually I work from photos but it was nice to have the freedom of working from life.

My hand is still in the splint but I still have 4 fingers, lol. Thank you to everyone for the concerned e-mails. I intend on getting back to everyone but it will take some time since I'm crippled at the moment and I have lots of e-mails to respond to. But I do appreciate all the concerns and well wishes. To everyone that donated for my medical bills, I will be sending out responses too. I recieved a lot of checks through the mail along with some really nice letters.

Thank you for following my work!

Rembrandt Artist Oils on canvas
#12 flat brush
About 5 hours