The inspiration came to me from a deep and enduring love of fresh, juicy oranges! The modeling paste was brilliantly used to showcase the natural texture of the fruits, adding an astonishingly lifelike touch that enhances and heightens the realism and overall appeal of the design.
 
20x24 inches. Mixed media painting including collage, modeling paste, acrylic paint, spray paint, gold leaf, stencils and oil on gallery wrapped stretched canvas; 0.5 inch thickness, unframed. Created 11/2024