John Hansen Artist Still Life - Pears on a Table

This is a quiet piece characterized by grand contrasts in tone and a significant amount of empty space. The arrangement of the Bartlett pears and keys is deliberate, intended to establish the specific and symbolic theme I had in mind. I believe I was successful in this painting, particularly in the multiple layers of paint applied to the background wall. The resulting color is difficult to describe accurately without viewing it in person; it's a warm blue-violet.