Ronde de Bordeaux Fig by Roberta Rettew Iula

I know. Long title for a tiny fig. This past summer I was rooting various varieties of fig cuttings. I got to thinking about Nick's parents and their fig tree in Boston, Ma. I was so disappointed in my mind that I can't ask them anymore.... What variety of fig did you have? They were so good to eat. I began to get that feeling of I'm going to paint some figs!!! They have to be of the red flesh variety! I was also aware that I wanted to be factual, authentic as to the skin color and leaf shape. Fig leaves share many differences. Ronde de Bordeaux Fig represents my thoughts on the energy of growth, cells, skin, sunlight and sky coming through. The final product-you eat! and they are yummy excellent.
Ronde de Bordeaux Fig has been accepted at Brath & Hughes Fine Arts Gallery for the Food and Fruit Show!!! I am most happy about that!  Opening is Friday, February 1st.

Ronde de Bordeaux Fig
   oil on canvas 20" x 20"

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Afternoon Conversation by Roberta Rettew Iula

Afternoon Conversation is from my Urban Oasis Artist Series. A green, living space with-in the urban environment is an important element toward how we feel and spend our time. Well designed green space provides tranquility, relaxation, mental mood improvement. This garden of grape, annuals and vegetables is surrounded by city streets, parked cars, close houses, buses, stores, and
constant urban movement.
One can have conversation, privacy, delicious coffee, meals, shade from the sun, and overall FEEL GOOD effect from this well designed urban residential site.

SOLD  oil on canvas

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