Scallops and Wine

I'm still in the process of refining my still life paintings. This work was largely an uphill battle and nearly became house warming firewood twice. However, I persevered and now I actually quite love this painting. Initially I cut 15cm from the bottom of the canvas because the bottom didn't help the composition. Then I had to paint out a waiter's cloth. Then the original truffle butter that the scallops were placed in disappeared on the shell and so I went for a herbaceous dressing instead.

Once these obstacles were out of the way I really enjoyed the process.

This painting will come with several of the very small brushes I paint with as a conversation starter/talking point.

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I have always loved art from my earliest understanding of it. I started painting at the age of six and rarely stopped. I was influenced early with realism and have tried to replicate life as closely as possible. I love all subjects and I guess that's why I don't paint just a single topic like aviation, marine, wildlife or still life. I try and immerse myself with reflections and creating form using light. I also love painting things that nature has taken a nice chunk out of.

I enjoy the works of Frans Hals‚ as well as the modern masters such as John Seerey-Lester‚ Salvador Dali, Banksy and lately Tjalf Spaarnay and Luigi Benedicenti who are hyperrealist artists.

I have always painted my own reality. I paint what grabs by attention and I've always painted things that were part of my life. That's why you'll see such a broad range of subjects in my paintings such as wine, trains, boats, aircraft and food. I paint what's nearby or relevant to me. The majority of my work is now still life, in particular I like to paint wine.

My work can be found in collections in Australia and worldwide. I'm always grateful for any "likes" given, it helps me feel as though someone has enjoyed my work.

If you would like to work together on a project email me: maknople@gmail.com

Thank you for your time
Rob