The Fruited Branch - JP3079

....And cut from thence a branch with one cluster of grapes, and they bore it between them on a staff.....Numbers 13:23.This story of the scouting journey into the land of Cannan is a favorite folk theme from the Bible. Here I interpret the theme in a Peter Ompir inspired painting. Casual fun strokes and interesting techniques, combined with the high contrasts of antiquing and glazing, make this a fun painting. PaletteJo Sonja’s Matte Flow AcrylicsAquaBrilliant VioletBurnt UmberCarbon BlackGold OxideMarigoldNapthol Red LightOlive GreenOrangePurple MadderRed VioletTitanium WhiteUltramarineYellow Orange MediumsPainting medium of choiceRetarder Medium or Gel Retarder Brushes#6 filbert or flat, #3-4 round: #4-5 round #6 filbert#2 liner½” Possibilities brush1” Possibilities brush½” oval glaze or filbert