Showing posts with label Oil 6x6 shallots light and shadow. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Oil 6x6 shallots light and shadow. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Shallots in Shadow and Light



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These shallots were lying on the old cabinet I use as a still life shelf and I loved the way the light struck them dramatically, but left them mostly in shadow.  It creates a really dynamic contrast, as well as a bit of mystery. That is what I find so appealing about chiaroscuro painting.  Continuing my experimentation with the palette knife, I used it to create the texture of the cabinet.