I've been wrestling with one or two paintings recently (a couple ended up in the bin) as I continue to try and 'liberate' my style. It's not easy I can assure you of that. Little studies like this one of a few grapes help to remind me where I want to be heading. I enjoy little studies like these as they're generally 'one hit' efforts and force me not to be laboured or contrived. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't. I think this one turned out OK and it measures roughly 5x7 inches.

Notice the transparancy of the darker colours (achieved by adding a little W&N painting medium) which helps to retain a richness in the colours. The grapes seemed to have reflected light all over the place so sharp observation was needed. I liked the way some of the grape colours were picked up in the cloth (and vice versa). I thought the blue line in the cloth would make an interesting compositional element and colour note. The grapes tasted good too :o)