Just got back from a trip to Florida to visit my parents. I am always on the lookout for fruits and berries to photograph, so I was very excited to find this amazing orange tree in one of their neighbors yards. A lot of the trees didn’t look so good, my Dad said due to the recent hurricanes.
This particular tree seemed very happy though, loaded with some of the most perfects fruits I have ever seen.

So I am thinking I might have to paint some oranges. What do you think, have a favorite?

Hey folks we are having an open studio this weekend. Try to stop by, visit and take a look at some art, maybe even buy a gift or two. Saturday we will be here from 11-3, Sunday 11-5.
For more information go to http://www.bouldincreekstudiotour.com

I’ll be auctioning off the painting you see below.

Hope to see you!

SILENT AUCTION INFORMATION:
Painting by Stella Alesi, Japanese Crane, 30″x30″, oil on wood
The above piece will be auctioned off during the studio tour. There will be a sign up sheet in our studio for bids. . If you can’t make it to the tour, you can bid via email on this piece. The auction will close at 5pm on Sunday. The bidding will start at $200 with $25 minimum bids.