Blueberries Painting

Artistic challenge with the setup of the forms was to paint the organic objects of very small mass in perspective and proportion that is correct and convincing. The setup was high on my eye level that profiles the forms and shortens the cast shadows. Special attention was given to the rhythm, overlapping and edges. The scene was very pleasing in relative depth and I painted very fast to get initial block in stage covered in the morning session using a fast dry medium. The painting was dry on touch for afternoon session when the second layer was applied. The final modeling was completed several days later. It was very intense work on details for the area of canvas 11"x14". I used Raphael Oil Colors and different ratios of traditional medium. The painting will be varnished with clear protective layer before delivery to the collector.