Watercolor and silverpoint, 17 inches x 13 inches on gessoed panel.
Inspired by the beautiful morning light, I sketched the oranges freshly picked.
Painted quickly after expressively sketching, I hope the image is as uplifting as it was to create.
The work is on pressboard wood and gessoed to provide a rough surface to drag as much silver as possible. In time the silver will tarnish, and what is seen today as a medium gray will turn to a brown tone, much like Rembrant or DaVinci's sketches have beautifully tarnished. I love silverpoint because it is so delicate and refined.