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Grapefruit And Kumquats, 6 x 6 " oil on museum quality panel, ©2015, Fay Terry

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This is the second painting I've done with red grapefruit and kumquats. The yellow bowl is a favorite of mine, handmade by Donna Mandell,  one of the potters at Franklin Square Gallery, where I have some of my paintings. It has a handle on the left which is not seen here.

30 Paintings In 30 Days-Day 14

Studio Coffee Break, 6 x 6 " oil on gessobord, ©2015, Fay Terry

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I don't often have coffee upstairs in my studio, but this morning I was eager to get started. I had to refill the cup once, and of course it was cold by the time I finished the painting. 

When I begin  painting early in the day I can accomplish a lot more and even get some art tasks done in the afternoon. Today I want to order supplies and take care of a long to do list. Also, it's good to feel a sense of accomplishment before the morning is over. Then I feel motivated to keep the momentum going.

The thirty day challenge has certainly helped me get back on track with my small paintings. Now I plan to start some larger ones. 

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Breakfast Fruit, 6 x 6 " oil on panel ©2015, Fay Terry

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There are certainly no rules for eating grapefruit, but it's possibly the one fruit that I would only eat for  breakfast. I love grapefruit, which is not everyone's favorite, and we are enjoying some that we received for Christmas.

The red grapefruit is my favorite, and also the sweetest. 

Paint First, Then Eat

Winter Breakfast, 6 x 6 " oil on panel, ©2014, Fay Terry

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I got my breakfast ready and decided I wanted to paint this grapefruit, so I ate the other half of the grapefruit and the oatmeal and took the rest upstairs to set up in my shadow box and paint. I am  happy with the result and may start using food as subject matter more frequently.

I am excited that the week-end is here and there will be more basketball to watch tomorrow when we play Boston College in Chapel Hill.

Have a wonderful week-end and thanks for all the nice comments.