Opacity, Shadows and Reflections

By Kieran

 Study in Opacity, Shadows and Reflections

 


Artwork and poem by Kieran Gonsalves (c) 2026, as I try more complex subjects


I imagined a rustic composition as a study in opacity, shadows and reflections
Not one to shy away from a challenge, I put paint to paper ignoring all objections

I decided to suggest the reflection of the egg and apple on the glass tabletop
And to give a sense of depth I ventured to add shadows with a barebone backdrop

Nothing like the delicious taste of a cold glass of farm-fresh milk each morn
With a couple of free range eggs made just the way you like at break of dawn

You really don't need an extensive breakfast menu with exotic sounding dishes
Add a nice juicy apple plucked from the tree - farm to table ne'er ever misses

Comments

Anonymous said…
This is beautiful. Great job! (WhatsApp comment from a local friend)
April 25, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Kieran said…
Thank you, Melanie. was not sure if I could capture the opacity of white milk using negative painting techniques
April 25, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Anonymous said…
Stunning still life!👌🏽👏🏽 The red apple set in the muted grey of the other objects is a masterstroke.(whatsApp comment from a very accomplished writer, poet and friend in Goa)
April 25, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Kieran said…
Thanks, Tino. Painting milk 🥛 forced me to think out of the box to make effective use of negative spaces - Kieran
April 25, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Anonymous said…
Wow you are truly engrossed in improving your art skills (WhatsApp comment from a very dear friend in Florida)
April 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Kieran said…
Thanks Khaliid. Use it or lose it, right? Grey cells. I plan not to lose it 😅. - Kieran
April 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Anonymous said…
Beautiful picture of rustic life in words. (WhatsApp comment from a dear friend in Pune)
April 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Kieran said…
Thanks Rozie. This was pushed me to my limits - Kieran
April 25, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Anonymous said…
Idyllic imagery....👍👍 (WhatsApp comment from a very artistic friend in Pune)
April 25, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Kieran said…
Turned out to be a good study in values of grey. The red apple 🍎 creates a visual anchor of saturated colour.- Kieran
April 25, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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