Orange slices on summer

There are so many great artists out there painting oranges..... (seriously, just google paintings of oranges...)  so I decided I needed to give them a shot.   Believe it or not, orange is a tough color to paint and maintain it's vibrancy.  And, when you have orange slices strongly lit, there is this gem like glow that happens that is fun to try to capture.  Definitely a subject matter I will return to.  The plate reminds me of summer with its bold colors and fresh flowers... Hence the title, Oranges slices on Summer.

Orange slices on Summer, 6" x 6", oil on canvas