Hidden Treasures, Simple Pleasures Series Begins

Having just returned from Tuscany, I am inspired by the softer palette colors, textures and simplicity of the food. To begin a series, I applied a triad of watercolors and topped with a piece of plastic wrap to create texture, turning the wrap for this first piece.

Our friend, Jim, ordered this antipasto for lunch one day. The Prosciutto Melon was served with honeydew instead of cantaloupe and was delicious, as he shared.

Here is the base of the painting with a few of the melon slices glazed onto the plate.

As you can see, I have gone very abstract. Can you see the lines made by the twisted plastic wrap?

Here is the finished piece until I look at it again tomorrow

Here is the Solo Mushroom piece I did with the same palette, less water and patted down plastic wrap for the textured base. These are both 5x7