After not having submitted a painting to the previous 'Diana' challenge on Different Strokes for Different Folks, I was ultra-determined to get this one in by the deadline. I am learning constantly through these challenges as it has been years and years since I have painted seriously and this one gave me a couple of surprises to say the least. I should not have laid down the first colour in acrylics (just to speed things up a little) as it spoiled the surface for the oils. In addition, the surface of the gesso was too rough in the first place, so I couldn't render the fine lines I wanted to, and, most frustratingly of all, the format was far too small for the effects I intended to create. However, this is my first cityscape and even though I didn't have much fun with the skyscrapers, I loved the adventure I had with the cars. What's next?
Madison Avenue -New York
Oil & Acrylic on Gesso Board - 9.25" x 12.5"
Whacky Close-up
11 comments:
Hi Anne - thanks for coming by my blog. Your version of New York City looks fabulous - it was a tough challenge and you took on the buildings as well!
Thanks Barb,
Yes, those skyscrapers had me in a fix. Thanks for stopping by. I look forward to Karin's next challenge and I think they are getting more difficult.
Great piece for DSFDF I love the black outlines around the cabs and such. I tried having fun with mine.
Love this.... extra snaps for the whacky close-up...lol
I love your version of the subject!
Dominique & Sheila - thanks for stopping by and your compliments. Much appreciated. Anne.
I'm off to look at your blogs now. (It takes ages to get through everyone's blog with these wonderful challenges)
Glenda, thanks for compliment - I am glad you enjoyed what I was trying to convey. Anne.
I like your loose handling of the skyscapers, and the almost woodcut effect on the taxis. Well done!
r garriott - Many thanks for your comments - I really did want the taxis to stand out! Thanks for stopping by.
I think those distant buildings are extremely well done!
Thanks Dean - they were quite hard to get right. Thanks for checking in.
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