by John | 27 Apr 2013 | Still Life paintings
La Tête d’Ail, ©John O’Grady Oil on Panel, 6″x 6″ SOLD This head of rose garlic had such delicate purples and pinks, I had to paint it. This is the third small still life in the series of produce bought in the market of Vaison La Romaine. You...
by John | 5 Apr 2012 | Still Life paintings
Ceramic with Garlic Bulb, ©John O’Grady, 2012 Oil on Panel, 6″x6″ The light first thing in the morning has a lovely cool blue quality. This still life arrangement was about the objects and their relationship, and how that cool blue light illuminated...
by John | 3 Apr 2012 | Still Life paintings
Blue Ceramic and Garlic, ©John O’Grady, 2012 Oil on Panel, 6″x6″ This small handmade ceramic cup has a whole range of blues in the glaze, from Indigo to Ultramarine blue. Placed alongside the paper like quality of the garlic head, it made for an...
by John | 1 Apr 2012 | Still Life paintings
Ceramics for Condiments, ©John O’Grady, 2012 Oil on Panel, 5″x5″ I found these tiny ceramic salt and pepper holders in a local charity shop. I think they have a beautiful reflective quality next to the muted tones of the cloves of...
