This is the second of my small donut paintings. This one was something of a struggle but I think I eventually pulled it off, so I have a particular fondness for it.
These are hanging at Union Square Donuts in Somerville until May 13. It's fun to see them hanging in the store, so check them out if you are the mood for a delicious treat.
This is a work in process - oil on panel. It's the same night image that I painted a few months ago in watercolor.
It's really interesting to paint the darks in such a close value range. Actually, it's quite tricky to even see the range while painting since the sheen on the paint obscures the value and hue. So of course it's a welcome challenge.
This is a very small oil painting on panel that I painted mostly from life. It's a little scary how many weeks the jelly donut maintained its shape while I painted it.
This is the first of some 4" x 4" paintings. I thought it would be a great way to learn some paint handling skills in a size that I can somewhat quickly finish.