Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Still Life with Handmade Teacup and Clementine



Not long ago, I read that - in Renaissance art - oranges were a symbol of free will. Isn't that fun? It's like a glimpse into the artist's world. So interesting!

It is a gorgeous day here. In the Texas panhandle, a spring day with little or no wind is to be celebrated. I painted early, so that I can spend the afternoon in my garden. 

Have a great day!


4 comments:

Kathye said...

You are a master - Beautiful painting! I can almost smell the Orange!

hmuxo said...

FANTASTIC painting Darla. The orange is painted SO beautifully as well as the teacup... Nice work!!

Azra said...

Beautiful work Darla!! History is indeed fascinating.

Darla McDowell said...

Thank you so much, Kathye, Hilda and Azra! :)