Language has created the word 'loneliness' to express the pain of being alone, and the word 'solitude' to express the glory of being alone.

               Paul Tillich

This is a much larger painting I have been working on still trying to control my darks and lights.  At first it was so dark you could barely see the produce.  I've lightened the background up quite a bit and lightened the produce up a little bit as well.  It is still not as dramatic as I would like but I am quite surprised at how loosely I have painted this one.  It is difficult for me not to grab those little brushes and make a lot of distinct lines.  Again, this one will sit for awhile to dry and then I will give it another session. Oh, I picked the quote above because painting can be such a solitary occupation ~ I like the idea of  "solitude" rather than "loneliness."