Thursday, August 22, 2013

GARY'S PAPAYA


My blogger buddy, Gary Everest, sent some photos to me for reference after I painted one of his breakfast papayas.  So I have a few more photos of these beautiful fruits now.  And here is my first take on one - I changed the color of the bowl and juiced up the background a la Carol Carter :)

 Not finished as the center needs a bit more ooph and the spoon needs to be painted.  

 Hope you like it so far, Gary!  
And thanks for the photos :)

16 comments:

  1. Sharon WhitleyAugust 22, 2013 at 9:50:00 AM EDT

    Mmm love papayas, this is making my mouth water!

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  2. Debbie NolanAugust 22, 2013 at 10:50:00 AM EDT

    Rhonda great subject and I love your choice of colors...great impact so far. Hope to see it finished. Take care and have a great day.

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  3. VandyAugust 22, 2013 at 12:01:00 PM EDT

    Gorgeous juicy colours! Looks like a breakfast that would really set you up for the day. :-)

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  4. Lisa Le QuelenecAugust 22, 2013 at 12:23:00 PM EDT

    I love, love, love these exciting juicy colours! Rock on :o)

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  5. Gary L. EverestAugust 22, 2013 at 2:31:00 PM EDT

    Good Morning Rhonda,
    Like it? How 'bout love it! :) It's almost as good as waking up to the real thing!
    I could go on and on, but it really is morning here and I have an appointment with the real deal.
    Great job, Rhonda. It looks good enough to eat!!
    Have a nice evening.
    Sincerely,
    Gary.

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  6. DianaAugust 22, 2013 at 3:44:00 PM EDT

    Gorgeous colors, so love the orange and the way you did your purple plate! Love,Diana

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  7. Autumn LeavesAugust 23, 2013 at 5:46:00 AM EDT

    You are really mastering the ability to paint loose, Rhonda. This looks like an awesome start!

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  8. RH CarpenterAugust 23, 2013 at 10:12:00 AM EDT

    Thanks so much, Sharon, Debbie, Vandy and Lisa!!

    Gary, so happy you are happy with this one - look for an email from me about these.

    Thanks, Diana and Sherry (Sherry, every time I put brush to paper, it's a learning experience and I'm always learning something!)

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  9. Pam Johnson BrickellAugust 23, 2013 at 2:26:00 PM EDT

    Wonderfully vibrant! Love your choice of colors.

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  10. humbirdAugust 23, 2013 at 11:40:00 PM EDT

    beautiful colors here, purple looks for me as part of papaya...mmmm...yam

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  11. RH CarpenterAugust 24, 2013 at 9:59:00 AM EDT

    Thanks, Pam and humbird :) I have had Mineral Violet for a while and never really used it - so went crazy!

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  12. http://carolking.wordpress.comAugust 25, 2013 at 6:08:00 PM EDT

    This is so juicy and gorgeous. I love your colors.

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  13. http://carolking.wordpress.comAugust 25, 2013 at 6:09:00 PM EDT

    Hi Rhonda, I don't know if my comment went through. I can't read the moderation words and numbers.

    GRRRRRR!

    I said I really like your painting. I love the juicy colors.

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  14. RH CarpenterAugust 25, 2013 at 6:33:00 PM EDT

    It came through just fine, Carol, and thanks :) Sorry, I didn't get it accepted right away (been out looking at artwork and having a nice lunch, plus walking in a state park for a while - a nice day!).

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  15. Caroline SimmillAugust 26, 2013 at 9:43:00 AM EDT

    Beautiful watercolor Rhonda, the colors are especially nice.

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  16. RH CarpenterAugust 26, 2013 at 11:59:00 AM EDT

    Thanks so much, Caroline. I was going for lush, pure colors.

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