Art Tatin

Satsuma Mandarines, Oil Painting

2023

Artist Comments
This still-life oil painting presents satsuma mandarins on a wooden surface. The rendering of light and shadow makes the fruits' shape and the leaves crisp texture more defined, while the dark background brings out their vivid colors. Painted with Flemish techniques, the process involves building the image through multiple layers of paint, adding richness and detail to the artwork.

About the Artist
Artist Art Tatin creates realistic still-life compositions inspired by classical techniques and masters. After years of exploring surrealist and abstract styles earlier in his career, he discovered true artistic satisfaction and inspiration by returning to traditional painting methods. In pursuit of grace, he draws his reference material from his neighbor's flower bed, a bird's song, or a produce aisle. "In our hectic and stressful modern lives, when we often overlook beauty, I make it my goal to capture it," says Art. He emphasizes the importance of composition in his creative process, considering the relationships between objects, colors, and angles. While Art doesn't have a traditional studio, he separates workspaces to control dust and lint, which is crucial to keeping foreign particles away from his works. Beyond painting, he enjoys reading, watching movies, sitcoms, and tending to his home and backyard.

Words that describe this painting: fruit, mandarin, kitchen, food, leaf, leaves, still life, classical, cuisine, oil painting, black

Satsuma Mandarines
Art Tatin
Oil painting on canvas board
Varnished and Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2023
8 in. h x 10 in. w x .16 in. d
0 lbs. 5 oz.