Starr enjoys painting still life in warm hot colors, expressing romantic feelings, in colors and the persimmons. Take any of the meanings of her other romantic paintings and they would fit right in.

There are times when Starr sees an object, in this case persimmons, and expresses feelings in colors and objects. This is a moody, emotional, painting.

This painting is a desire for healthy eating. I love baked potatoes. I put onions in almost every thing I eat. I had a great time designing that wallpaper.

The time that I painted this still life I was going through a grievous time in my life.

This still life painting was produced during a very difficult time. Her grandson Jimmy Stump was diagnosed with cancer. Starr is not a stranger to illness her self. She was five years old when diagnosed with polio. The progression of this disease required extensive surgery when she turned ten. Starr spent two years in a full body cast. The discipline that causes her to be a great artist worked to heal her body. She still cycles 5 miles each day, plus a rigorous aerobic workout, and a diet of natural and healthy foods..

When you truly study Starr's work, one finds how emotional and meaningful her art is to her. Jimmy's cancer was in remission after surgery, a frustrating time. Will it return? How can I prevent it from ever coming back? This painting speaks.

A beautiful teapot full of warm Herb teas, grains, and natural wheat bread, the staff of life. As you study this still life painting, and all of the healthy foods, Starr's frustration, tears, her supplications are placed on canvas. Offering up that her grandson will be healed.

This beautiful still life express's her passion for good healthy living, and like the other's express her deepest thought's and expression's.

The bright orange colors used in this still life painting are passionate. Like “Fall Bounty” it is expressed through the Victorian age. This was one of the last of the fruit and basket series.