Cuties

This oil painting on canvas was inspired by the nylon mesh wrapped around a pack of oranges, with one fruit unwrapped only it’s peel left behind. Painted in a realistic style, the work focuses on texture, light, and the contrast between the softness of the fruit and the netted surface surrounding it.

The title, Cuties, comes from the name commonly printed on tangerine packaging — a small, endearing detail that felt quietly charming.