Still Life with Pumpkin and Onions
Oil on canvas, 2025
This still life captures the warmth and simplicity of everyday objects - a rustic pumpkin, onions, ceramic jars, and a striped cloth draped across the table. Layer by layer, the painting builds from an earthy underpainting into rich, glowing tones that bring depth and realism.
The piece celebrates traditional oil painting techniques: starting with a burnt sienna wash, blocking in shapes, and gradually refining with light, shadow, and detail. The result is a timeless scene that balances texture, light, and atmosphere.
Process & Progress
Shown here are three stages of the work:
Underpainting - Loose shapes and tonal washes establish the composition.
Mid-stage - Forms emerge, colours begin to deepen, and the striped cloth anchors the scene.
Final stage - Details are sharpened, highlights glow, and textures of ceramic, glass, and vegetable skin come to life.