Wednesday, March 25, 2015

The Still Life by Julie Riker


 I am eager for outdoor painting weather but still not ready to venture outside.  The past week I have dedicated some days to practicing the still life in my studio.  I am working directly from a live setup (no photo) and completing each painting in one sitting.  My subject matter all came from a trip to the grocery store.  The tulips were a delight to have in the house and made their way into several paintings before they wilted.  Here are two of them.

    

Tulips and Tapestry
11x14


Pink Tulips and Grapefruit
16x20

6 comments:

Sue Marrazzo Fine Art said...

What a delightful pair of paintings!

Julie Riker said...

Thanks Sue!

Tatiana said...

Like those both, Julie. You stuff is getting better and better, joy to watch.

Julie Riker said...

Thank you Tatiana!

benignilandis@gmail.com said...

Wonderful still lifes, Julie!

Julie Riker said...

Thanks Susan!