oils

i'm really pleased with the outcome of my figs & pomegranate

oil paintings. 

and slightly baffled at the same time... 

i painted those under Roz's guidance following 

old painting techniques (the name escape me right now... was is grisaille?)

i started painting in black and white, without any colours 

until everything was in place;

 only in the last layer 

a coloured glaze is added on top.

at first it felt dull and confusing 

and suddenly to my amazement it all fell into place!

and they match my Proteas!