Hand made painting of a lush still life tropical fruits

This painting is a lush still life of tropical fruits, bursting with color, variety, and abundance.

Description:

• Centerpiece Fruits:

  • A large, striped watermelon dominates the middle of the composition.

  • To its right stands a detailed pineapple with spiky green leaves.

  • A papaya cut open reveals its golden flesh filled with black seeds.

• Other Fruits:

  • A bunch of bananas lies across the center.

  • Oranges, coconuts, limes, and grapes are scattered around, each painted with vivid texture.

  • A custard apple (sugar apple/atis), mango, and soursop (corossol) are included, celebrating the variety of Caribbean produce.

  • Smaller red-orange berries (possibly cherries or local wild fruits) are sprinkled across the table, adding rhythm and balance.

• Objects:

  • A knife stuck into a peeled citrus fruit on the left side introduces human presence, suggesting preparation or a meal about to happen.

  • A piece of sugarcane is also placed horizontally, tying the composition to agricultural life.

• Background & Colors:

  • The backdrop is a soft gradient of blues and greens, evoking open air and natural light.

  • The wooden surface at the bottom grounds the fruits, making them appear freshly harvested and displayed.

• Style:

  • The style is realistic yet celebratory, with smooth shading, bold outlines, and a sense of abundance.

  • The fruits are slightly idealized, shown in their ripest, most appealing state.

• Signature:

  • At the bottom left, signed Ronymilien.

Impression:

This artwork is a celebration of Caribbean bounty — not just food, but symbols of life, fertility, and sustenance. It emphasizes the richness of the land and the cultural importance of fruit in daily life and community gatherings.