DPP August 2012 Challenge by Jane Albin

                                                    "Two Pointy Tomatoes and a Roma"

                                                    5"x7" Watercolor on 140# cold press

August 2012 Challenge for Daily Painters of PA

I picked and painted these yesterday.  I never had pointy tomatoes before.  They are good sized so I put the 'Roma" tomato in to show scale.  Actually, the smaller 'Roma' one is a variety is called Amish Paste.  I planted all new-to-me plants this year.   Thanks for the challenge Claire!

Tomato Pitcher

"Tomato Pitcher":  7"x5"watercolor on 140#Arches.

I was hoping to post another watercolor featuring Selinsgrove PA, but I got side-tracked with this subject.  I wanted to capture the tomato before it started to shrivel.  Also, the stem shadow was calling to me.  SO, I decided to tackle this as a warm-up.   I got this done fairly quickly but now I am to going to the Campus Theatre to see the "Girl With the Dragon Tattoo."(Amer. version - I loved the Swedish version and may be disappointed, but what the heck.)   Should be home in time for the Super Bowl.

(Tomorrow night - "The Birds", Hitchcock :)  )

Red Tomato and Stem

"Red Tomato and Stem", Watercolor, 5"x7"