Trying To Get Back In Gear

After taking the weekend off and then extending the break through Monday, I'm having a hard time getting motivated and buckling down to work. Again, the little dessert paintings feel more accessible than anything else, so I'm starting the week with three of them.

  Strawberry Shortcake, Guilty Pleasures Series, © 2019, work in progress (click on image for larger view)

  Mocha Treat, Guilty Pleasures Series, © 2019, work in progress (click on image for larger view)

Now, the paper tablecloth on this next one has fine diagonal lines and some wrinkles. Its white surface reflects some of the ambient color in the restaurant. I had a ratty brush handy 9one I misused by allowing paint to dry in it) and it did a perfect job of creating the lined texture when dragged through the wet paint. Must remember to use that technique in the future.

Pot de Crème, Guilty Pleasures Series, © 2019, work in progress (click on image for larger view)