PaintingsDirect.com - Christine's Collection

Succulent melons...
Luscious ripe strawberries. Pungent garlic. Vegetables off the vine and fish caught that morning. A richly satisfying pie a la mode. Or perhaps a creamy bar from the ice cream man. It can only be summer. Revel in the edible delights of summer on canvas.

and for $200...

ROASTED GARLIC

It's healthy and exceptionally delicious. Try roasting it on the grill or in the oven and use as a spread on toast or crackers.
- Garlic Braid
by Amy Mousley
$500

SWEET HEAVEN

You don't need anything else except the strawberries and perhaps a chilled glass of Chardonnay.
- Strawberries
by Gayle Rovnick
$1800

After searching in more than 50 galleries for a floral painting for her mother's 60th birthday, Christine founded PaintingsDIRECT.com. Celebrate art and the art of style with Christine every week as she shares her recommendations to bring art into your life.

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GRILLED FISH w/ HERBS

ALL YOU NEED is a dash of pure virgin olive oil, a squeeze of lemon juice and some thyme for the fish. Saute the eggplant and onion in a little white wine. Enjoy this summer meal all year round.
- Still Life with Fish
by Robert Axelrod
$225

FRUIT FANCY

What's summer without a fresh fruit salad?
Summer Fruit
by Kathy Sharpe
$1400

Who doesn't remember waiting for the ice cream truck bell? Be reminded of the anticipation and sweet creaminess when it finally got to your corner.	WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM!
- Bungalow Bar by Sam Kaplan $1499

THIS WEEK'S ORIGINAL ARTWORKS FOR $200
- Bananas by Margaret Lynch Nakache $200		- The Sour Ones by Rebecca Jacob $200