Pears that refuse to soften by Carole Kelly

Lovely picture Carole.

Nicely captured Carole. Fruit that won’t ripen is a pain isn’t it!

Thank you Stephen and Tess. Yes Tessa I ended up having to throw one of them out. Poached the other two in wine and they were only just edible.

Gorgeous pastel painting of these pears Carole, you certainly captured the light reflections!

Thank you Angela, your comment is much appreciated.

Great composition. Beautifully rendered work

What a pity those luscious looking pears didn't ripen. Have you tried putting unripe fruit in a dark drawer...works for me!

Excellent restrained use of colour. Fabulous still life.

Fantastic Carole, love it.

Beautifully painted with gorgeous light, Carole!

Very good and I love the warm glow throughout (I love a hard pear!)

So well done, Carole. You are a true master with those pastels!!

A lovely pastel Carole. Super warm colours.

The light is fantastic

Beautiful capture Carole, it all kind of sings together.

Thank you so much everyone for such positive comments. They always help to motivate and nurture some confidence within oneself. Thanks for that advice Jo, might try it in the future. Hope you are all enjoying our wonderful summer, it may come yet. 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞

You have captured the light beautifully!

Thank you for your lovely comment Lynda.

Love the glow. Lovely, Carole

Beautiful pastel painting Carole.

Lovely pears and super shadows and shine on the table.

The glowing light you have captured is just superb Carole, fabulous painting.

Thank you so much Cheryl, Maureen, Gillian, Christine and Russell for such kind comments. Very much appreciated.

Beautifully painted Carole. Such warm colours.

Thank you Spencer for such kind words.

Fantastic light and palette Carole.

This has such a beautiful glow to it Carole, its a cracker of a pastel.

Thank you so much John and Val.

Love the title and the warm colours. I microwave them with some spices and use the mushrooms as a crumble base but painting them might be nicer.

Gosh I love this - the idea and the execution!!

Thank you so much Hazel and Rachel 🌞🌞🌞👍

Beautiful warm painting Carole - you use pastels so well.