This painting of the Newberry Library in Chicago is a bit of a throwback. The style and rendering is both tonal and almost lithographic-the edges of the building are a bit sharp. The lights and darks add a dimension of depth as well. Finally the size is a bit odd. I painted this on a piece of oak that was gessoed (5 layers of white acrylic paint) to hide the grain and hold the paint. Additionally, it is free-standing designed as a piece that could sit on a shelf or ledge. It was painted for my middle daughter and her fiancee as this is the site of their wedding reception next year.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Newberry Library Oil on Oak 1x6x10 NFS
This painting of the Newberry Library in Chicago is a bit of a throwback. The style and rendering is both tonal and almost lithographic-the edges of the building are a bit sharp. The lights and darks add a dimension of depth as well. Finally the size is a bit odd. I painted this on a piece of oak that was gessoed (5 layers of white acrylic paint) to hide the grain and hold the paint. Additionally, it is free-standing designed as a piece that could sit on a shelf or ledge. It was painted for my middle daughter and her fiancee as this is the site of their wedding reception next year.
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Yes! Thanks, Dad! It looks magnificent and I appreciate the description of the painting since I didn't realize all the intricate details that go into creating it.
ReplyDeleteWow, this is going to look amazing in our future home!! Thank you so much!!
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