Just a Bite in oil, 18"x 24

Marilyn Minter inspires this oil painting. For the subject, I am using my photography, which can be found in the "Just A Bite" album.

My first step in this project is to sketch and plan the artworks composition!

(April 10th, 2025)

Here is my first progress update! I'm learning how to work faster with oil paint, and I'm looking forward to seeing more progress!

(April 13th, 2025)

This is my first time painting fruit! I'm trusting the process of capturing the blackberry.

(April 16th, 2025)

Woohoo! The berry is coming together; once the oil dries a little more, I plan to add more highlights and shadows.

(April 21st, 2025)

Update!

(April 25th, 2025)

My next steps are to add more detail to the skin and top lip, paint the nose, and add jewelry!

(May 2nd, 2025)

I finished my painting! Working on this was such a fun process!

(May 5th, 2025)

Final work zoomed in on mouth.

(May 5th, 2025)

Final work zoomed in on gold hoop earring.

(May 5th, 2025)