Mainly intended as studies for larger works, these small paintings, especially when set in a frame, are still quite decorative in their own right.
"Small Bibles with silver clasps and a silver watch"
Oil on wood, 2008 - 18 cm x 13 cm
This is a study for a larger painting (40 x 30 cm) which I completed in 2009.
"Two apples"
Oil on board, 2008 - 18 cm x 13 cm
Study of two 'Goudreinet' apples - English: 'Belle de Boskoop' - for the series of paintings of the earthenware jug, the bowl with lemons and the two apples.
"Mum's Jug"
Oil on board, 2008 - 18 cm x 13 cm
Study for the paintings of the earthenware jug, the bowl with lemons and the two apples.
"Orange"
Oil on composite, 2008 - 18 cm x 13 cm
Trying to get the texture of an orange right is not as straighforward as I would have thought.
"Artichoke"
Oil on composite, 2008 - 18 cm x 13 cm
Study for the painting of the copper pan and artichoke.
"Pomegranate"
Oil on composite, 2008 - 18 cm x 13 cm
Study for the painting of the pewter can and plate, and pomegranate.
"Pewter can"
Oil on composite, 2008 - 13 cm x 18 cm
Another study for the painting of pewter can and plate, and pomegranate.
Most of the above paintings can be seen - and are for sale - in the Schlossladen at Schloss Gesmold, on the Autobahn from Amsterdam to Berlin. Check opening hours of the Schlossladen, on the Schloss Gesmold website. (Website in German, people speak English).