Forbidden Fruit
by Talya Johnson
Original - Sold
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Dimensions
9.500 x 7.000 inches
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Title
Forbidden Fruit
Artist
Talya Johnson
Medium
Painting - Oil
Description
I broke a whole lot of "rules" painting this little still life. Imagine my surprise when the "representational painting police" never showed up to arrest me!! Shall I confess my sins? I used colors straight from the tube. I painted with the sun directly on my canvas, I was playing hooky from a workshop given by a very-important-artist, I was breaking my color fast, I was painting when the sun was smack in the middle of the sky (very boring light), and I wouldn't let the kids eat the fruit while instead fed them ice cream for lunch. Am I repentant? Not in the slightest!!
Remind those you love to savor the perfect moments with this happy little still life. Pleasure is not a sin, and there are really no rules for creating beauty.
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August 31st, 2012
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Comments (53)
Patricia Awapara
Talya, this piece is full of live and movement! love it! congrats on your feature! LF
R W Goetting
Delightful painting Talya. Amazing use of color, wonderful reflected light, great edges..........so full of life! LF!
Bonnie Mason
I'm not that crazy about watermelon but this is delicious! I love the description, too. Absolutely true- the painting and the description.
AnnaJo Vahle
I have come to look at this many times, Talya! I love the colors of this. It is all so sumptuous and delicious looking. f/v
AnnaJo Vahle
It looks so delicious that it must be forbidden! Fabulous colors and lighting. I love it. f/v
Darren Robinson
This is making me hungry. V. Nice to see you Tali. So I hear you just LOVE my avatar... LOL
Lynda Robinson
Those rules were only made so that people like you and I (and every other artist) could break them! Lovely lovely work!
Conor Murphy
This would look great in my group Talya, Nuts, Seeds and Berries........ Beautiful work, love the loose strokes and colour,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Conor
Nadine and Bob Johnston
Love this, just like I love Watermelon and Strawberries, could eat them until not another berry would fit. ;) V,F,W, and tweeted to our 24,510 followers. Rules to us are only "guidelines" :)
Sarah Vernon
Delicious in every way! Tweeted and pinned: http://pinterest.com/pin/166070304981493063/
EMONA Art
Love your still life, love your comment and your non-conformism! :)) A truly fine artwork and a well-deserved sale! Congrats Talya! F,V&G+
Talya Johnson replied:
LOL, yes, once in a while my wild independent streak explodes out of me. BUt I find that I generally toe the line...generally ;) thank you very much for the support.
Tanielle Childers
LOVE this piece Talya and congrats on your sale. Your title and description are a kick. You've definitely created beauty here and you're right - there are no rules for that. Bravo!
Talya Johnson replied:
Woot! I'm delighted you read it and agree. It feels sooooo good to cast off the shackles of Chromophobia!
Catherine Howard
Did I tell you that your descriptions make my day? Smiling all the way... love the colours in this one! Congratulations! v/f
Talya Johnson replied:
Yeah, this is one of my rebel rouser ones, and it makes me smile too. Empowerment! Check out the accompanying rant Many thanks as always. :)