Strawberries in a Glass Bowl

Strawberries in a Glass Bowl captures a moment of vibrant freshness through Christopher Witchall’s refined realism still life technique. Executed in oil on canvas, the painting focuses on the luminous intensity of ripe strawberries nestled within a clear glass bowl. The transparency of the glass, the gloss of the fruit and the crisp tabletop create a composition that feels both classic and contemporary.

The colour palette centres on saturated reds, balanced by the cool, dark blue background that intensifies their brilliance. Tiny yellow seeds and green calyxes add delicate accents, while reflections in the glass introduce silvery highlights and subtle tonal shifts. The interplay of light across the fruit’s surface enhances its natural sheen, giving the painting an almost tactile quality.

This original oil on canvas artwork is available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art and online. In this piece, Witchall demonstrates his mastery of contemporary realist still life painting, turning everyday fruit into a compelling exploration of colour, light and surface.