If I had to pick a room in my house that influences me and my painting of still life’s it would be my kitchen. Kitchens are centers for creativity. The things one can make in a kitchen are endless. That feels big to me! Not all of us love cooking or even have to in order to create in a kitchen. Heck I’ve made paper and soap from scratch in mine.
When it came to the inspiration for this large still life oil painting I decided to work from a 12″x12″ version of the same imagery and enlarge it. I wanted to really feel the shapes, the colors and robust nature of the colander full of tomatoes with the single green pepper and the beautiful patterning around them. I think I wanted the painting to say “hello” in a way that couldn’t be missed. And as beautiful as the smaller version is – I like this one more! It’s a happy painting with a flavorful, simplistic style. The square format and grand scale bring a little something different to the idea of a “still life” and I know this would be awesome in a kitchen! There is a delightful graphic quality to the painting too that reminds me of the artwork found on vintage can labels, of which I have a small collection.
It’s back to the easel now and seeing what else transpires from my “kitchen”.
This painting was created on a masonite panel in oils and is a signed original. If you have any questions or wish to purchase this painting, contact me at cmartzloffart@gmail.com. Thank you!
Categories: Original oil paintings, Still Life
CATHERINE J MARTZLOFF / Bright and Expressive Original Oil Paintings 
Such a lovey colours and composition. Truly a joyful piece!
Thank you Liza! I like the colors too.
I LOVE the composition and colors, Catherine! I too create in my kitchen and my eating room next to the kitchen. I’m learning to paint in watercolors and I’m having so much fun. You inspire me!! Thank you so much!!! xoxo
That’s so fun to hear! I’m not alone in my fascination with the kitchen. The kitchen is a creative space.