18x24 oil on canvas
 
This oil painting transforms a simple still life into a study of light, form, and mood. Two golden pears rest against folds of drapery and a deep blue vessel, their rounded forms illuminated by shifting highlights and soft shadows. The bold brushstrokes create movement within the fabric and vessel, while the pears themselves serve as anchors of calm within the composition. The contrast of the rich yellow fruit against the cool blue and muted grays heightens the drama, inviting the viewer to pause and appreciate the quiet elegance of everyday objects. Quiet Pears is both intimate and expressive, balancing realism with painterly abstraction.