Melody of oranges

While painting this piece, I kept a few oranges next to me. I touched, smelled, even ate them while working. It helped me stay connected to their brightness, feel their color and energy more directly.

I like mixing painting with drawing — adding lines here and there. But what matters most to me are color and shape. That’s where the picture starts to come alive. This one felt a bit like music — a melody made of oranges