This little drawing made me think of an Italian country kitchen as the sun was setting and slanting through the windows. So, I decided to name it “Evening in the Kitchen” in Italian.
I went to Publix the other day and as I was wandering around the produce section looking at all the little lovelies, I saw those tomatoes. I chose some particularly pretty ones and carefully took them to the cash register. I asked the cashier to be very careful, because I wanted them to stay attached to the vine. She laughed and turned to hand them to the bagger. I turned to the bagger and said to be careful because they were going to be in a still life painting. Suddenly his face got very serious and he handled them like they were gold. He wrapped them and placed them on the cart out of reach of the other groceries. He didn’t even ask me, he just automatically took my groceries out to the car for me. When we got to the car, he carefully lifted the bag with the tomatoes and handed them to me. I appreciated his appreciation for art.
I got home, set up a couple of still lifes, took photos, and took the tomatoes to the kitchen. Tonight I ate one. It was good.
The pitcher is one that Ron has had since before we were married. It is pewter and very heavy. It has sentimental value for Ron. Well, really for both of us, now.
This drawing was an experiment. I loved how the Trees turned out so much that I wanted to try other things. I like it. I like it a lot. I think I am going to do this style with lots of stuff. Fun, fun, fun!
Serata in Cucina is colored pencils and sharpie on 8×8 brown craft paper.