This still-life oil painting presents a textured exploration of fantasy and reality. A stack of romance novels, with their colorful covers, reflects the idealism often found in love stories. In contrast, a discarded ice cream pint in the foreground reveals the unromantic truth of post-consumption life. The light streaming in adds an intimate quality, as if we are peeking in on a private conversation among inanimate objects. It invites contemplation on the narratives we create and consume. Warm tones contrast with ice blues, and the careful layering of light and shadow enhances the depth of both the books and the container. This piece is a thought-provoking reflection on the interplay of dreams and reality.
This still-life oil painting presents a textured exploration of fantasy and reality. A stack of romance novels, with their colorful covers, reflects the idealism often found in love stories. In contrast, a discarded ice cream pint in the foreground reveals the unromantic truth of post-consumption life. The light streaming in adds an intimate quality, as if we are peeking in on a private conversation among inanimate objects. It invites contemplation on the narratives we create and consume. Warm tones contrast with ice blues, and the careful layering of light and shadow enhances the depth of both the books and the container. This piece is a thought-provoking reflection on the interplay of dreams and reality.
Trash & Romance ships in a Walnut Wood Floater Frame that is 1.5” deep.
