Cool Melon

Favorite Melon, 6 x 6 " oil on panel

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Cantaloupe is not yet in season locally and that is when they taste best, but it won't be long.

Many old timers call them muskmelons and they are actually correct. No cantaloupes are grown commercially in the U.S., only muskmelons. Cantaloupes are a rough warty fruit while muskmelons have the characteristic netting on the fruit rind. I love them by either name and could not resist giving this painting  another bright color along with the orange fruit.

Fruit For Breakfast

Juicy Cantaloupe, 6 x 6 "oil on gessobord panel, ©2012 Fay Terry

I have recently ditched my oatmeal habit.  Cool mornings seemed to require it, these sunny mornings make me want a cold breakfast.  Cantaloupe is a favorite but ripeness is unpredictable. I rely on the sniff test which declares that if either end smells nice like the fruit, it's ready. Usually it works with practice, of course. 

This gray background looks really nice on just about any kitchen wall or on a small display easel which is included with the painting.

Juicy Cantaloupe

Juicy Cantaloupe
This is a sweet one!

6 x 6 " oil on panel