February 20, 2008

Bombay Sapphire martinis

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Oil on archival, museum quality 1/8" gessobord panel - 5" x 7"

I don’t know whether I am feeling particularly patriotic today or if I am caught up in the red state / blue state political rivalries that are dividing our country, but the red, white and blue palette of this piece can’t be denied. Since I am an independent, moderate, it is a good thing that purple is my favorite color. Certainly 2008 is going to be an interesting year that may require more than one of these martinis before it’s over. I am a scotch man myself although I wouldn’t turn down a good dry martini. "Here's looking at you, kid."

I was hesitant to try this composition on a bright red tablecloth as I thought that the subtleties of the pale aqua tones of the gin would be lost. To my surprise, the bottle took on a deep cobalt/ultramarine hue. Painting the Harley last week only whetted my appetite for more chrome, so the cocktail shaker was a good fit. My biker brothers say “chrome won’t get you home” but I am a sucker for the stuff. Now where did I put my shades?


5 comments:

Diana Moses Botkin said...

Fantastic detail and color!

Mark Adams said...

Thanks Diana. I must admit a lot of yesterday was spent wearing the ubiquitous Opti-viewer. I may have to play with this red background again. It does catch your eye on the gallery page. (and in the studio)

JIMMY LONGACRE said...

Wow! You are one dynamite painter Mark. I especially enjoy the Plateau de Fruits de Mar. Extraordinary! You make both the paint and the subject irresistible.

Mark Adams said...

Thanks, jimmy! I do like painting food and drink. It must be the gourmand in me.

Diane said...

as always the glass is so reflectiive and real