Pears

16" x 16"x 1.5" acrylic, mixed-media

I picked out a handful of pears and lined them up in neat rows so I could study them from above—each one with its own shape, shine, and personality. Beneath them is a subtle collage background that adds quiet texture without stealing the spotlight.

I leaned into greens for the pears and paired them with cool grey-purple shadows that stretch across the surface, creating contrast and rhythm. The strong overhead light gave me those long, dramatic shadows I love to paint, and the whole setup became this simple, graphic moment that feels both orderly and playful.