Poires Pendues by Beverley James

Unusual staging of the pears, Beverley - but it makes you think doesn't it? Really well painted, like the design and tones (though I don't know what the placing of the objects means - perhaps saying "We are very important pears until we are cut and dead"? I like the painting very much but I'm not sure why. I've just started painting on board - it takes a bit of getting used to after canvas and gives paintings a different look.

Thankyou Pat. Can't explain about the pears - they are just lovely shapes. Painting on board is quite different, I agree - I quite like the texture . I'm a little worried though that the painting may warp in the heat - Poached Pears then maybe !

I like your painting a lot Beverley! Unusual and refreshing. I paint both on canvas and on board ( MDF) and cannot really say which ones I prefere. I have also painted on canvas covered boards but don't like them that much because they very rarely are completely flat and can react with the heat or moisture. I think the best way is to store them flat on the floor ( space permitting, of course). Good luck with your new project !

Thankyou Satu - your comments mean a lot especially as I very much admire and respect your art.

Hi Beverley, my eye got drawn to this as soon as I saw it, love the composition, layout and execution, at present I'm starting to drift this way, trying to find the unusual.

Thankyou Peter - it's quite a departure from normal detailed stuff, which I see from your lovely gallery that you're brilliant at. Quite liberating really !

A lovely piece, with a super composition. And unusual sight, but it works aesthetically. It's super!

Thankyou Seok - and it's lovely to see you back in the gallery !