Grapes by David Barber

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Excellently observed grapes David.

Two great paintings David.

Juicy. Both. Added a heart!

Love the way you have painted these David. Such a tactile, impressive, painting.

Fantástico.

Fantastic still life

They looks so delicious, superb work.

Exceptional work on both David

Super still life and I like the way they are hanging on that piece of string, a nice touch

Excellent work. They look real. The more I look at them, the more I am impressed with your painting skills.

Beautifully painted great observationDavid even capturing the bloom on the Grapes.

Supèerb still life, David, skilfully painted!

Two superb paintings!

Congratulations, David, on your masterful command of chiaroscuro; you have effectively harnessed the dramatic contrast between the deep, tenebristic background and the luminous clusters of grapes. The rendering of the delicate, waxy patina (the bloom) on the skin is particularly captivating, it serves as a testament to your exceptional commitment to mimesis. The interplay of light and the subtle translucency of the individual berries truly imbues the composition with a remarkable tactile quality.

Hang on Studio Wall
15/04/2026
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Oil on 8" panel.

About the Artist
David Barber

At the age of 53 I quit my teaching job to realise a long held dream of being a full time artist. I'm still surviving! I paint solely from life be it plein air landscapes, or still life set ups, as I don't enjoy copying photos. Some of my work I'm pleased with and some not so, but I've learned that…

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