Cherries

Original Oil Painting | 4 x 8 Inches

Sweet, simple, and bursting with color, Cherries celebrates the timeless beauty of one of summer's most beloved fruits. Painted with bold brushwork and rich jewel-like hues, this original oil painting captures the luminous reds and purples of freshly picked cherries resting against a warm background.

The elongated 4 x 8 format creates a graceful rhythm as the cherries dance across the surface, each fruit catching the light in its own way. Thick, expressive paint and visible brushstrokes lend the piece an immediacy and freshness that evoke the joy of painting from direct observation.

Whether displayed in a kitchen, breakfast nook, dining room, or as part of a gallery wall, Cherries adds warmth, color, and a touch of everyday elegance to any space.

This one-of-a-kind painting is perfect for collectors who appreciate contemporary still life, food-inspired art, and small original paintings.

Details

• Title: Cherries
• Medium: Original Oil Painting
• Size: 4 x 8 inches
• Support: Panel
• Signed by the Artist
• Unframed
• One-of-a-Kind Original Artwork

Artist Statement

I am continually inspired by ordinary objects and the beauty they reveal when observed closely. Through expressive brushwork and an emphasis on light and color, I seek to transform familiar subjects into moments of quiet delight. Cherries is a celebration of the simple pleasures found in everyday life.

About the artist: 
I am a working artist, educator and social media content creator. My undergraduate and graduate degrees in art are from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, with additional graduate work at Johnson State University in Vermont. I have also completed several artist residencies, including Vermont Studio Center and SCUOLA di ARS GRAFICA in Venice, Italy.

My works have been shown nationally and internationally in over 60 juried exhibitions and solo shows. Recent exhibitions include the Blue Mountain Gallery in NYC, San Diego Museum of Art and Savannah College of Art and Design. I have been a visiting artist at several universities and have won awards for my work. I’ve also shown my work in the UK, Italy, France, Germany and China.

Artist: Scott Raynor / RaynorShine Studios

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