This painting was completed some time ago and was a pivotal point in my career. I have a Limited Edition print which is available on my site, if interested please click here. As well as being a turning point in what I was attempting to achieve with my painting, it turned out to be a bittersweet lesson in life.
‘Veroniques Windowsill’
Oil on canvas 16 x 20 in
Artists Collection
Commissions of this genre are welcome, please contact me at derek@shapirofineart.com
‘Egremont Russet’ Oil on canvas 5 x 7 ins
These small fruit studies make charming paintings and have proven to be popular amongst collectors. There are over 1200 varieties of English Apple, they have enchanting names: Acklam Russet, Barnack Beauty, Nutmeg Pippin, Knobby Russet…and many more.
The inspiration for these paintings stems from the stylised fruit that I was trained to paint during my time working for Coalport China.
Studies, such as these ‘Egremont Russet’ which I paint today, have much more realism, I have a grower of various varieties of apple locally and can set them up in the studio for working from life.
There is no substitute for observation than working from nature, nature being our greatest teacher.
‘Birds Nest and Primulas’
Oval oil on panel 8″ x 10″
‘Granny Smith’ originated in Australia in 1868 and was discovered by Maria Anne Smith.
These small fruit studies make charming paintings and have proven to be popular among’st collectors. There are over 1200 varieties of English Apple, they have enchanting names: Acklam Russets, Barnack Beauty, Nutmeg Pippin, Knobby Russet…and many more.
The inspiration for these paintings stems from the stylized fruit that I was trained to paint during my time working for Coalport China.
Studies, such as these , which I paint today, have much more realism. I have a grower of various varieties of apple locally and can set them up in the studio and work from life.
There is no substitute for observation than working from nature, nature being our greatest teacher.
‘Granny Smiths’
Oil on panel 5 x 7 ins
Commissions like this available on request, other subjects also
For more details, please click here
‘James Grieve’
Oil on panel 5 x 7 ins
‘James Grieve’ is an old variety of apple and gets its name from its breeder, James Grieve’
These small fruit studies make charming paintings and have proven to be popular among’st collectors. There are over 1200 varieties of English Apple, they have enchanting names: Acklam Russets, Barnack Beauty, Nutmeg Pippin, Knobby Russet…and many more.
The inspiration for these paintings stems from the stylised fruit that I was trained to paint during my time working for Coalport China.
Studies, such as these , which I paint today, have much more realism. I have a grower of various varieties of apple locally and can set them up in the studio and work from life.
There is no substitute for observation than working from nature, nature being our greatest teacher.
For more details, please click here
‘ Study of a Peach, Blackberries and Strawberry’
Oil on panel 5 x 7 ins
Available to purchase, please contact Derek here
‘Blenheim Orange’
Oil on panel 5 x 7 in
These small fruit studies make charming paintings and have proven to be popular among’st collectors. There are over 1200 varieties of English Apple, they have enchanting names: Acklam Russets, Barnack Beauty, Nutmeg Pippin, Knobby Russet…and many more.
The inspiration for these paintings stems from the stylised fruit that I was trained to paint during my time working for Coalport China.
Studies, such as these ‘Blenheim Orange’s’ which I paint today, have much more realism. I have a grower of various varieties of apple locally and can set them up in the studio for working from life.
There is no substitute for observation than working from nature, nature being our greatest teacher.
Available to purchase: Contact Derek here
‘Birds Nest with Hawthorne’ 1
‘Birds Nest with Hawthorne’ 2
Oil on canvas 8 x 10 ins
These birds nests are painted very much in the Victorian tradition of still life painting. I have a small collection of old nests and bring in earth and ground litter and different blossom when in season,along with moss etc and stage set them in the studio and work from life. You can’t beat working from life to get at the essence of things!
Available to purchase:: contact derek@shapirofineart.com
‘Port,Grapes and Stilton Cheese’ Oil on canvas 10 x 8 ins
After seeing my work on my website I received a contact form and was commissioned to paint this picture with the following brief.
Hello We have often admired your paintings. We have two gold coloured ornate frames. The measurements being. Overall frame size 39cm H by 34cm W Canvas View size 29cm H by 24cm W Rear fitting size 30.5cm H by 25.5cm W The pictures are for a dining room. 1) Picture of grapes, plumbs and a wine glass on a rustic table or cheese board. 2) Picture of a brace of shot pheasants draped over a country house chair with shot gun leaning against it. In both cases we would be open to suggestions. We would be interested in whether or not this is something you would consider doing. We accept that charges would be dictated by time and detail going into each picture but a rough idea of price would be helpful. This would help us decide if this is the route to go. Kind regards Eddy
Commissions accepted all subjects
contact : derek@shapirofineart.com
‘Still Life of a Brace of Pheasants a Country Chair and Shotgun’ Oil on canvas 10 x 8 ins
After seeing my work on my website I received a contact form and was commissioned to paint this picture with the following brief.
Hello We have often admired your paintings. We have two gold coloured ornate frames. The measurements being. Overall frame size 39cm H by 34cm W Canvas View size 29cm H by 24cm W Rear fitting size 30.5cm H by 25.5cm W The pictures are for a dining room. 1) Picture of grapes, plumbs and a wine glass on a rustic table or cheese board. (https://wp.me/p2Ijh6-DW). 2) Picture of a brace of shot pheasants draped over a country house chair with shot gun leaning against it. In both cases we would be open to suggestions. We would be interested in whether or not this is something you would consider doing. We accept that charges would be dictated by time and detail going into each picture but a rough idea of price would be helpful. This would help us decide if this is the route to go. Kind regards Eddy
Commissions accepted all subjects
contact : derek@shapirofineart.com
