Handheld Orange
Oil on panel
HONORABLE MENTION AWARD
Artist Statement
“Handheld Orange”” an original oil on panel, I decided paint the whole handheld act of peeling and selecting sections of an orange which is being held to the light in order to permiate it with good and strong light causing shadows to spangle the palm of the hand holding the orange. I devoured the last sun-filled juicy bit of orange left in my hand.
Paul McMillan is a self-taught artist best known for his landscapes and still life paintings. Paul’s style ranges from classical to abstract and occasionally included his original poetry and music as subject matter. His artwork is strong in light, shadow and atmosphere, with deep, rich colors. Most of Paul’s paintings are created with a wet into wet color technique.
