Thanks CB, means a lot coming from you! I’ve enjoyed the works you’ve posted over the years. Funny, the only still life I ever painted was in college though those types of paintings would seemingly be the easiest for me.
To answer the OP,,,,, Of course it is.
I see that the painter has an eye for composition and color. I also see hesitation in using the paint on the canvas. The depth of paint, the use of overlapping color, the strokes whether delicate or bold also contribute to the work. That was also tough for me to learn because it’s opposite from technical control, at least for me.
Took me decades to loosen up so that I could produce something like this. Gave me a deep respect for Impressionism. Mainly painted on board. I guess I don’t take myself seriously enough to stretch canvas though that’s what I learned and used in my classes.
I go through medium phases,,,, next up is getting back into leather carving. Last work I did was for my mother, probably 15 yrs ago now. Been working on an idea using PNW Indigenous forms, hopefully a large wall hanger.
I think the artist should keep at it.