Tea by the Sea Canvas Print

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A still life painting gathers items that go well together visually, even when they seem somewhat disparate. One of the ideas is to give the viewer a visual assortment of colors, textures, and subject matters upon which to reflect, as they allow their eye to roam gently, and stop, throughout the picture. (Another idea is to exact a challenge upon the artist, to pull the elements together into a pleasing array.)

In the still life artwork, Tea by the Sea, the theme revolves around tea accoutrements and seashells, the hardness of ceramic and sea shells softened by the loosely draping fabric at the base, as well as that in the background. Flowers also make their appearance, as actual flowers in the vase, as well as images on both the teapot and cups (a hard surface) as well as the fabric backdrop (a soft one).

The push and pull and interplay of textures and subject matter creates a pleasing tension, There are so many things to look at, so many elements to view: behind the...

I am a fine art painter who creates representational images celebrating light, life, and color. A commercial illustrator for more than 20 years, I have been painting for most of my life, and in the last 13 years have focused exclusively on fine art. I celebrate images that invite the viewer to step into the artwork and experience a sense of joy, peace, freedom, encouragement, meditation, and thought. There's a lot of angry art out there, as well as a lot of shallow pop. I choose to use the abilities and experience I have to promote beauty and goodness.