Sliced Granny Smith Apples

I was struck by the beautiful cream color of the apple when I cut it open and then all the subtle pastel colors I could see in the flesh because of the light shining through and reflecting off of the apple skin and the turquoise plate. Below are step-by-step photos and a snapshot of the set up…

Post author By Jana Bouc
Post date September 14, 2016
11 Comments on Sliced Granny Smith Apples

Granny Smith Sliced, oil on Arches Oil Paper, 11x9 inches — Granny Smith Sliced, oil on Arches Oil Paper, 11×9 inches

I was struck by the beautiful cream color of the apple when I cut it open and then all the subtle pastel colors I could see in the flesh because of the light shining through and reflecting off of the apple skin and the turquoise plate. Below are photos in the process of painting the apples from life, with a snapshot of the set up. This painting isavailable here: (Click here for purchase info)

Pitt Pastel Pencil Sketch on Arches Oil Paper

Burnt Umber underpainting/value study/block-in

Photo of set-up, slightly different angle

Tags Art, Food sketch, Oil Painting, Still Life

11 replies on “Sliced Granny Smith Apples”

Beautifully done!! Will work from your work with your permission as it will make it easier to”see” what is in the apple that I use. God bless, C-Marie

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