In photos I have seen, the Cornus capitata fruits seem to vary a lot as far as the bumpiness of the skin goes but the fruits from this tree were relatively smooth so I drew them as I saw them. I submitted this painting for Assignment 7 in the SBA course I am taking, which was to be a study of fruit.
I am continuing on with my approach of using a limited palette of pigments to mix the shades of green and the shadow colors. I used a wash of yellow under the red of the fruit to give them a glow and a slightly peachy-tint.
Cornus capitata or Evergreen Dogwood, is not native to the area where I live but is grown in cultivation here. It is not very common at all, in fact I have not ever even noticed one before.
This really is an unusual looking fruit. You really have captured a beautifully luscious green on the leaves and I love the different angles of the fruits. Good luck for a good mark on this one Janene :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Squirrel! Dogwood fruits are pretty weird looking. Too bad they don't taste as good as they look (not that I tried them).
DeleteLovely work Janene
ReplyDeleteThanks, Debra!
DeleteVery nice Janene
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the comment, Sue.
DeleteThis is superb - such an unusual subject is really nice to see. The top right leaf is stunning.
ReplyDeleteYou are so kind, Jessica! I guess I like to get off the beaten track in my choice of subjects. That is my favorite leaf too--glad you like it.
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