by Frank Costantino | Mar 10, 2018 | Drawings, Still Life
An experiment with oil pastels and looser suggestive drawing, the mirrored pair of tomatoes allowed for some layering, patterning, and textures to convey the energy of growth. Purchase Options 11″ x 14″ Original is Available Contact the Artist for more...
by Frank Costantino | Mar 10, 2018 | Still Life
A simple study in reds and oranges, with greens, of an end of season patio tomato vine, showing the varied color stages of ripeness. The playful borders tied the composition together. Purchase Options Original is Available Contact the Artist for more info Limited...
by Frank Costantino | Mar 10, 2018 | Still Life
A mirror provided the backside view of this intentionally arranged platter of orange garden tomatoes with a mango, on a dark granite. Painting fronts and backs were not quite the same colors and values, and the unexpected surface variations required careful planning....
by Frank Costantino | Mar 10, 2018 | Still Life
Within a series of vegetable paintings, the incongruously scaled squash and tomato and smaller peppers, coupled with their color contrasts and textures, allowed for a deeper study of each surface’s qualities. The flesh colored background emerged as a...
by Frank Costantino | Mar 10, 2018 | Still Life
End of season tomatoes always seem to taste more savory – especially after they are painted – knowing that more will not be coming. The cooler shadows of the grouping suggested the cooler background, with silver painted curves suggesting the energy of the...
