The Christmas is now gone and a few days are left from 2019. The atmosphere still feels festive and full of joy. Another year will end soon. And what a year! Lots of challenges at work, lots of sport – my most active year to date and lots of art making. Not to forget the bike accident; I am on my way to full recovery now and soon will be just a memory. I wanted to do something festive, but I ended up doing what I know best. A still life with fruits. More fruits. A setup with four pears, a tangerine and a pumpkin, the same pumpkin I used twice before; I am surprised that is still doing fine. Probably not for long. I used a creased tea towel to put the setup on and I am quite happy with the result, although it is quite rough. I painted it alla prima on a stretched linen canvas, using my usual colours and no medium, just turps. Here it is: “A tangerine, few pears and a pumpkin.” Oil on linen. 28 X 36 cm (11” X 14”)
