It's still snowing here. Brrrrrr......

As you can see, at times I use my lines to define form. Yesterday they created textures and outlined contours. In this still life I have used my lines in a repetitive manner to create a flat pattern and to help give the illusion of volume. Just as a song would be very boring if the same notes were played throughout, my painting, too, would be boring if my lines were all the same. Even cereal companies get the concept of variety by selling small packages in their variety pack. I have added interest to this piece through the use of variety. This variety is achieved by changing the values(lights and darks) of the lines. I have also used gradations to add interest to my background shapes.

With the use of so many lines, I needed a way to separate my subject matter from the background. I, therefore, elected to use a rectilinear background to contrast against my curvilinear fruit. I selected cool hues to make the cherries stand out.

Shoveling is beckoning- it's beautiful to be out in the crisp air and white snow. It's as "Pretty as a picture". Maybe I'll paint snow this afternoon. And you....add a little variety to your life.
Enjoy your day!