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onion painting

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Onions, part of the genus allium, which also includes other bulbous plants such as garlic, leeks, and chives. Amazing what you learn doing photography.

 

Continuing my series of Italian food still life photos, this onion still life art is actually a series of about 15 pictures merged into one, and then processed to look a bit like an oil painting with neutral, warm tones. I always channel Norman Rockwell for inspiration. I composed with two white onions and a red onion. Three is better than one, right?

 

These onions were grown in a local garden here in Montana, and were a fall harvest. I have tried my hand at gardening, but prefer to leave that part to the experts. I prefer to play the roles of both chef and photographer. I do love to cook with onions, especially when I'm making fall soups. The aroma of onion, combined with garlic and other root vegetables is so homey, and reminds me of grandma's kitchen.

 

I would envision this onion still life photo being the perfect wall art for a kitchen or dining room, as well as restaurant art. My inner chef decided it needs to hang in my dining room, so that is where I put it. Bon Appetite, and check out more of the food and beverage still life photos in my galleries. All photos copyright Wendy Thompson.

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Uploaded on October 20, 2014
Taken on October 6, 2014