David oleski

Two Green Apples 8 inches by 10 inches, August 2010 Private collection, Mclean, Virginia I carved out two different studies of the same two granny smith apples. I'm reminded of how fast and dynamic these very small paintings can be, with foundation and resolution happening in such rapid succession.

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Love the color palette

A Tomato, 5" by 7", oil on linen board, March 2008 Private collection, Raleigh, North Carolina Of course I had to paint a tomato, what salad would be complete without a fresh and juicy vine-ripened tomato? I'm surprised to see how many colors other than red I was able to find.

davidoleskidotcom | large paintings

davidoleskidotcom | large paintings

The shiny black and red plum is the ultimate celebration of how to paint all of the things that are not even there. The actual surface color is barely an afterthought to the surface sheen and reflections of all of the colors around the subject. This is, in effect, a study of the impressions of color upon a subject by all of the surrounding elements. Just as each of us is the product of all we've learned, and all of the people and experiences that have influenced us throughout our lives, our…

On this winter solstice I'm wrapping up the final entries in the 2017 25 Days of Christmas holiday promotion. I've learned some good things about observation and rendition, and there have been a few adventures in new subjects. I'm excited to see how these studies might start to become part of the larger works I'll be finishing for a big gallery show in May of 2017. Two Pieces of Sushi 5 inches by 7 inches Three Blueberries 5 inches by 7 inches A Mango 5 inches by 7 inches

Three Blueberries sold! Private collection, Washington, DC

A Porcelain Pitcher, 5" by 7", oil on linen board, May 2008 Private collection, Larchmont, New York Today I revisited the porcelain pitcher. I learned some good lessons about subtlety and depth and shine. The surface of ceramic glaze is very challenging, and I think I still have more to learn.