New Still Life

Still Life with Fruit Cake, Oil on Canvas,  14" X 18"

Did this still life a few weeks ago. I see there is so much room for improvement everywhere. Hopefully, someday I will get a hang of it.
All comments and critiques are welcome.

Still Life with Onion, Garlic and Grapes

Still Life with Onion, Garlic and Grapes, Oil on Canvas, 14" X 18"

I have painted this still life after a long time. I think it is a very good subject when trying to fine tune basics of values, edges etc. One doesn't have to hire a model and yet one can reap all the benefits of painting from life. Besides there is no need to feel embarrassed if the painting gets screwed up :) Perhaps thats why Still Life is one of my favourite genres.

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