Oilcan, Pumpkin

Original oil painting on deep profile canvas. I handcrafted the wood float-style frame using reclaimed oak slats used in local Finger Lakes wine production.. When there is more than one item in my still life paintings, I will often choose them by ensuring that the first letter of each is consecutive in the alphabet. For this painting, Oilcan, Pumpkin the consecutive letters are O and P. I have always loved painting white objects, because the process of depicting them realistically is to rarely, if ever, use pure white. White objects reflect and absorb colors from every direction. I was drawn to the rusty, pitted patina of the oilcan which I borrowed from my dad's workbench, where it was a staple for as long as I can remember.

Dimensions: 10.0″ × 10.0″ × 2.0″