Gerberas

I am feeling this one a little more... The reference photo for this picture was taken in Sarasota in the lobby of the hotel. They had all these cute gerberas adorning the coffee tables.

"Simply Gerberas"
8"x10"
20.3cm x 20.3cm
Oil on Canvas

Primo

I worked a little bit more on the portrait I mentioned yesterday. Although I am not 100% satisfied, I do give myself some props for completing it in the time I did and doing so from a picture that was taken with flash.
Having realized the pressure of doing around 10 huge portraits for thesis, I have been second guessing myself and wondering if I can actually do this. But working on this painting taught me to be a little persistent.
This is one of my cousins from my mother's side of the family.

"Luis Albertico"
8"x10"
20.3cm x 20.3cm
Oil on Canvas

Finally... the grapes

I decided to be bold and overcome my issues with this painting (mostly because the portrait I came up with today did not work... again!). I am posting them here just as they were. I see that they were not that bad after all, but I definitely want to try this challenge again!

By the way... I made it to the top ten in the daily painter contest!!!! Thank you all for your support! But now I need a LOT more votes to be among the top 5. This round of voting will continue until June 8. Please let your family and friends know. Thank you....
http://www.dailypainters.com/blog/contest


"Red Grapes"
8"x10"
20.3cm x 20.3cm
Oil on Canvas

Citrus

I know I said I would post the grapes, but I am still not sure about them. Meanwhile, I painted these oranges, once again under the recommendation of my mom.
I tried to do something different with the background this time, I think it worked out. Here they are...

"Three Oranges"
8"x10"
20.3cm x 20.3cm
Oil on Canvas