Bill Chisholm paints luscious portraits of produce. He sees sensuality in cherries, psychological tension between pears, a marriage of radicchio heads. The buttery texture of avocado flesh is laid on thickly with a knife, while fuzzy peach skin requires hours of dexterous brushwork.
“Painting fruit and vegetables offers an endless exploration into color relationships, from the subtle to the vibrant”, states Chisholm. “When I look back on my paintings, there’s contentment, and a gratification for having stuck with this body of work over time.”
“Three Peaches”: Oil on Panel; 10″x24″
Somerville, MA 02143
