Lemons and Cherries - Original Oil Painting - Fruit Still Life - 10x12 inches

A vibrant, zesty dance of light and high-contrast color.

"Lemons and cherries" is a bold and appetizing original oil painting that captures the glossy, reflective beauty of fresh fruit. Based on a beautiful reference from Heather Ihn Art, the composition features a scattered arrangement of deep, dark red cherries and bright yellow lemon wedges. Alai masterfully renders the cherries with a mirror-like shine, using sharp highlights of cyan and white to make them look incredibly juicy and plump.

The fruit rests on a light-colored, patterned surface that is transformed by the strong, direct light. Each piece of fruit casts a dramatic, high-energy shadow in saturated orange and deep purple, giving the painting a modern, pop-art-inspired vibration. The citrus rinds are painted with thick, confident impasto strokes, contrasting the rough texture of the skin with the smooth, wet flesh of the fruit.

Painted on a 25x30 cm (approx. 10x12 inch) handmade primed wood panel, this artwork showcases Alai’s signature expressive style. The heavy application of oil paint adds a wonderful sculptural dimension, making the still life feel alive and tactile. It is a sophisticated, colorful centerpiece for a dining room, a bright kitchen, or a professional art collection.

Why this original is a fresh pick:

• Masterful Highlights: The brilliant use of cool-toned highlights on the warm red cherries creates a stunning illusion of gloss and volume.
• Vibrant Shadow Play: Instead of dull greys, the shadows are built from intense oranges and purples, which is a hallmark of Alai's energetic color theory.
• Dynamic Texture: Thick, expressive oil strokes perfectly differentiate the porous texture of the lemon peel from the glassy surface of the cherries.

Technical Details:

• Medium: Original Oil painting.
• Surface: Handmade primed wood panel.
• Size: 25x30 cm (approx. 10x12 inches).
• Reference: Photo graciously provided by Heather Ihn Art.
• Ready to Hang: Yes.
• Authenticity: Includes a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) hand-signed by me.

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