Apples and Stainless

5x7"
Pastel on archival sanded paper

Still exploring how the light falls and reflects
on a reflective object, like this stainless
steel bowl. I like how there isn't
much color other than the main subject.
Another painting that has a strong
contrast between shadow and light.
And since we're talking apples, try out
this apple recipe. It's great for a dessert
or to have a with a cup of tea.

Fresh Apple Cake

2 medium apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1 cup sugar
(Mix these together in a large bowl and set aside)

Sift together: 1 1/2 c. flour, 1 t. soda, 1/2 t. salt,
1 t. cinnamon, 1/2 t. nutmeg, 1/2 t. allspice

Melt 1/2 cup butter or margarine.
Beat 1 egg in a small bowl and stir in the cooled butter.
Add this to the apple/sugar mixture, stir to blend then add
the flour mixture, stir to blend.
Stir in 1/2 c. raisins and 1/2 c. nuts.
Pour into 8 x 8 pan. Bake 350 for 50-55 minutes.
You can ice it, but it's good just as is.

Red Delicious

8x10"
Pastel on sanded board

Another apple.
I love the lighting in today's painting.
The strong light contrasting the dark.
The term for this type of lighting comes
from an Italian term, Chiaroscuro.
Chiaro meaning clear (light) and
scuro meaning obscure (dark).
Rembrandt was a master at this type of lighting.
Is it any wonder then, that he is my all time favorite artist?

Are you a Rembrandt fan also? Than you may be
interested in this link about his burnt plate oil recipe.