On the Easel - Pink Rose and Teacup Oil Painting Underway

On my easel right now is a 8" by 10" oil painting of a pink rose and a teacup. I am probably about 3/4 done with this original painting. This painting has nice contrast from the dark background to the lighter objects in front. There is texture from the brick shelf and then the contrasting white drapery that the objects are sitting on. The detail on the teacup has taken some time and I still have work to do on the rose.

Check back to see the finished oil painting. Hopefully in the next couple weeks.
Thanks, PJ Cook

Next Step In Seascape Painting on a wood Chair

I have started painting with acrylic paint on the chair. My initial goal is to layout the composition and see how it looks on the chair. I will continue to add layers to build up the paint while adjusting the values as I go along. To add some bright colors I may paint a beach umbrella, beach chair, towels, beach ball etc. I have painted a nice beach umbrella in watercolor in the past. View the painting "Dog Day Afternoon" it can be viewed at my website on the gallery page in shore scenes at pjcookartist.com
I could add a similar umbrella to the chair painting. Does anyone have any ideas? Comment with any suggestions for adding something colorful to the beach painting.

Thanks, and check back for my next painting update.
P.J. Cook