Strange Redfellows

Strange Redfellows, oil on gesso board, 5x7

I uprooted the unruly tomato plants over the last weekend because none of the tomatoes were ripening any longer.  These were a few of the last to do that; the rest were green (which I hope to paint also). The funny thing about this painting is I executed it with very little light. I moved my easel outside a few days ago because the summer heat has left Louisville temporarily. When I actually get home from work it's late, and by the time I cook dinner for the "3teens", the light has faded.  In turn, I painted with brighter colors and more medium for reflection....and what a nice surprise this morning when I looked at it in the light.