Set of Three Still Lifes with Morning Light by John O'Grady | Three small oil paintings with the subject matter beautified in the morning light
Still Lifes with Morning Light, ©John O’Grady
A set of 3 x 6″ x 6″ x 1/16th oils on panel; they require framing
$270 with free shipping
 

In my studio, I have paintings everywhere.

Some are in the process of being finished, others are waiting to be reworked. And then, the other day I came across, stored in a box, some paintings I completed a few years ago.

At the risk of blowing my own trumpet, I thought ooh! they’re not bad at all.

At the time, I was making small still lifes like these, often with just one or two objects and looking at the directional light of a milky morning.

I was trying to sort of ‘sanctify the mundane’ not in any spiritual sense but by looking for the inherent qualities and beauty of the ordinary we don’t tend to really notice.

What appealed was the reflective light on the skin of the aubergine, the paper-like quality of the garlic head and the soft luscious texture of the plums.

These paintings are easily framed and would make a lovely present. Below is an image of each painting.
 

Morning Light with Aubergine by John O'Grady | A small oil on panel still life on a blue and white background
Aubergine in Morning Light, ©John O’Grady
6″ x 6″ x 1/16th oil on panel, requires framing
$100 with free shipping
 

Morning Light with Ceramic and Garlic by John O'Grady | A small still life with a white ceramic and a head of garlic on a blue and white background
Morning Light with Ceramic and Garlic Head, ©John O’Grady
6″ x 6″ x 1/16th oil on panel, requires framing
$100 with free shipping
 

Three Plums on Blue by John O'Grady | A small still life
Three Plums on Blue, ©John O’Grady
6″ x 6″ x 1/16th oil on panel, requires framing
$100 with free shipping