White Onion with Leaves

Two veggies in one:
leaves that can be used as green onions,
and the white onion
which is more mild and juicy
than it's yellow or red cousin.

Another tasty page in the watercolor workbook.

Peppers Mustard Garlic and Shallots

Besides considering the color and shapes
when staging a still life,
I can't help but imagine the taste
of the combined ingredients.

Three new tubes of Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolors have been added to my collection, satisfying a yen for more robust color. Such high quality materials are best appreciated by viewing the actual watercolor paintings, as photos and screen images can only provide pale interpretations.

Produce from Mexico - Art from Connecticut

After finishing this drawing, the ingredients became my dinner. The eggs and avocado were a rich appetizer. The pepper, tomatoes, and tomatillos were sautéed with a Swai filet, the tomatillos giving the dish a light lemony tang. It was one of those "feel-good long afterward" meals. My appreciation goes to Mexico, our southern neighbors who grow such wonderful produce.

Tonight. . . the beans.

This is an 8.5" x 11" drawing done on scratchboard that is made and sold locally, by a small company that sells toys and art supplies for children, Melissa & Doug. My thanks to them. The child in me is thoroughly enjoying their art materials.

Strong Coffee

•

What better way to start a cold, wet, winter morning than with a cup of strong coffee?

- Nancy Boudreau

This painting is about 5" x 7" acrylic on gessoed mat board, protected in a cream-colored mat. As with all these little studies, the text above is handwritten on the back of the painting, which is also signed and dated. For comments and queries, please feel free to contact me directly at: nb@nboudreau.com