iPhone painting~figs

I am (cough) slightly addicted to my iPhone. I'm still amazed after eight months how everything, including a camera, news, games, email, and even painting are all available in the palm of my hand. This painting was done using the infamous Brushes app. It feels a bit odd to paint with one's finger on a small touchscreen but it's very satisfying, especially if you're watching your favorite football team and they are losing. I'm in a fig mode and these were done from memory.

Watercolor:Figs

4" x 4" watercolor on Arches cold press

I'm in love with fig season here in the Southwest, I don't remember ever seeing fresh figs back East during this time. Figs have that same sensuous curve like the pear but that aubergine color is wonderful to paint. The painting is actually a bit more purple in color, once it is saved for the web, colors sometimes lose their vibrancy. The purple is a wonderful Daniel Smith color, Quinacridone Violet. It's transparent yet blends and layers well. I need to find more purple things to paint. Like eggplant!