I love loquats! They are an odd fruit to most Americans, but they have a mild taste, beautiful seeds, and are borne on bushes or trees with glossy leaves. Over time, I have taken many photos of them and painted or drawn them.
I don’t remember where or when I took this photo, but it really shows the loquat in its full beauty. The fruits are pale yellow to a more deeper orangish color.
This is my most recent rendition of loquats, done in oil on a 12×12 canvas panel.
Above is one done in pen, ink, and watercolors.
And the above is done in gouache.
The round shapes against pointy, glossy leaves is always a pleasure for the eye.
Gouache, oils, watercolor, pen and ink on various surfaces.
Ink, Yarn & Beer 
Nice pics!I don’t think that I have ever tasted a loquat.J
Great versions of loquats.
Great job on all. No idea what they are. š
Very nice. How are the fruits used in cooking?
Hi Laura Kate! I have never cooked with loquats, but your question made me curious, so here is a link I found: https://food52.com/story/16462-what-local-fruit-is-the-platypus-of-the-produce-world
Thanks, Fraggy! Me neither for a long time!
Thanks, Anne! I do enjoy them!
Thanks, Judy! You won’t find them in the market as far as I know. You just have to find a tree!
I tried a loquat once – interesting taste. I like your paintings much more than the fruit :)!
Thanks, Tagpipspearl! I think loquats are a bit bland and should be eaten when picked (IMO). It’s fun to get to know different fruits and vegetables and foods, but some things I don’t think I would even try . . .