Sunday, November 02, 2008

Coke: 2nd Completed Commission Piece


Coke
oil on canvas
30'' x 30"

Coke is finally done, and it lived up to the "challenge" I anticipated it would be. About a thousand droplets were left out, but I think modified as it is, it still works pretty good. As difficult as this painting was, I did enjoy the process. It got a little tedious towards the end, but all in all it was a good experience. I learned a lot with this one. I also feel that I'm beginning to loose my anxiety about painting larger pieces. In fact it's becoming kind of addictive. My next painting is ready begin, and it will present its own set of problems. Oreo cookies in metallic packaging. The embossing on the cookies will be one of the big challenges on this one. I'll put up an in progress image sometime during the process.


9 comments:

Marco Folchi said...

Amazing, incredible perfection, thank's to post it.

Anonymous said...

I can't believe this was painted in oil. I keep staring at it and still cant find any indication that it's not a photo. you are a genius.

Dean H. said...

Now that has to be mighty impressive in real life at that size!! The control is astounding.

Dean

James Neil Hollingsworth said...

Thanks everyone. I really appreciate the kind words. I was pretty worried about this one, but I think they will like it.

Megan Wolfe said...

Fantastic piece!! :D

John Vander Stelt said...

Very nice. I especially like not only the droplets, but the subtle variety of shades of condensation. Great.

claudia said...

Just amazing! Looking forward to the next piece. I just cannot believe this was completed in two weeks!!!

Anonymous said...

An oil painting with real values is an artwork of traditional and classic.

Edward Burton said...

INCREDIBLE painting, James! Boy, just looking at it makes me thirsty for a nice cold Coke!