Greenhouse Rose; Original Oil Painting by F. Poole

Greenhouse Rose  14"x12"  Oil on Canvas

Sometimes I go to florists to get flowers when I am in the mood to paint them. This was one of those times.  To see more paintings, please visit my Website.  

French Pears on Branch by F. Poole

French Pears on Branch  8"x10" Oil on Canvas

I always feel blessed when someone brings me gifts like the one above.   I painted this a couple of months ago, and took a picture of it because the leaves, which I love to include in a painting, wilt or curl, so photos are necessary at times like that, since I don't ever complete a painting in one sitting.  And some paintings take a lot longer than others.  Except for times like this, I always work from a set up in my studio with one source of light.  In a case like this, I will still use the live set up, but use the photo for reference when painting the leaves. 

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