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Broken Raw Egg Challenge

Broken Raw Eggs with Brown Shells 6 x 6 inches, Oil on Board This is my first ever (in my entire twenty plus years of painting) attempt at painting broken raw eggs.  If it wasn't for Carol Marine, I wouldn't even think they were worthy subject.  Just goes to show you can't judge an egg by it's shell.   I need to say, I've learned so much while painting this piece.  Mostly with light, reflected and translucent.  I'm also very happy with the outcome.  I know there are some weaknesses, but I decided this is best I could do at this time of my career and stopped while I was ahead.   Below are some images of how this progressed:     This is a shot of the actual setup.  I love Pyrex ware.  I still have my custard cups from...well somewhere in the late 60's     This is the painting pretty far along.  But I wasn't really happy with that black swath in the background, so I adjusted the c...