Vine Tomatoes is the next piece in my exploration of fruits and vegetables in market settings. This piece is adapted from a photo taken in my local Safeway market. That reference photo collecting trip was interesting in and of itself. I had no idea that vegetable display setups are highly competitive among markets. I took a business card with me when I entered the store with my camera wanting to be both professional and polite. I approached the gentleman stocking in the vegetable area to request permission to take photos as reference for my work as an artist. He informed me I would have to talk with the store manager. When I explained my request to the store manager I was told I would have to talk with corporate. I was given the number for corporate and asked for public affairs as I had been informed to do. I explained my request and on a whim suggested she visit my website to see the kind of art I seek reference photos for. She indicated she would call me right back. I only had a loiter around the entrance to the store for a minute or two before she called me back and gave me the go ahead. Needless to say I took many photos knowing the steps I would have to take for future visits.
This setting of vine tomatoes nestled in artifical straw caught my eye. I added a few tomatoes and adjusted the lighting as I needed a focal point and a clear lighting pattern (in the store the lighting comes very strongly from the ceiling. This is also the largest painting I have done to date measuring 18"x24". It took me a LONG time to work on all these tomatoes!!! Hope you enjoy the results!
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