painting details and brush strokes

Here are some close up details of the painting posted yesterday. 

This painting was commissioned for Lori. She is in her kitchen where she loves to prepare for entertaining. I thought this would be a lovely rendition of the "essence of her".  I love all the saturated colors, it adds to the happy feeling I get from this painting and it makes me think of summer and all the wonderful foods that go with it.This painting is now proudly displayed in her home for all to enjoy.

I know it's only January but  I already feel like spring is around the corner.  That being said there is a rumor of 10 inches of snow for this Monday here at the Jersey Shore. (I hope they are wrong)