February 17, 2008

Jewel (blue)


"Jewel" (blue) oil on stretched canvas
This is the first one of the Jewel pieces that has been completed. I have started two more of the backgrounds (below posts). It's kind of like hammering copper or gold and preparing the metal for the setting of the jewel.

Untitled Jewel Background 2 (in progress)


Untitled "Jewel" Background 2

oil on stretched canvas 14"x14"x1"(in progress)
For Citron, Amber, Jade, Emerald?

Untitled Jewel Background (in progress)


Untitled "Jewel" Background 1

oil on stretched canvas 20"x20"x1"(in progress)
For Topaz, Turquoise, Ruby, Garnet?

Wine Bottle (Parsonage)


"Parsonage" oil on stretched canvas 10"x20" (1-3/8" profile)

Wine Bottle (Araujo)


"Araujo" oil on stretched canvas 10"x20" (1-3/8" profile)