Sometimes I see things hundreds of times before I do a painting of it. I think of it as a visual gestation period. Twenty years ago I would have never considered these fuel tanks as possible subject matter. So what changed? It's hard to say. I think an artist warms up to the environment and an idea slowly emerges. This small study may never be more than it is, but it is a document of yesterday, December 28, 2010.
6 comments:
Ron, this looks like it used to around the Oil City area, just 10 miles south of where I used to live, and brings back memories to me. Very nice sunlight and shadows.
Unusual subject matters make a painting all the more interesting. Love it!
You always manage to make a beautiful painting out of something most people would think was an unattractive subject. I think it has to do with your keen eye for the light traveling across the object rather than the objects themselves.
This study may be more than just a document of yesterday, but someday a document of a bygone era as we move away from (or run out of) liquid fuel.
Cylinders and shadows--love it.
What a great post. Your work is always a treat. I really like Julie's comments too. It brought the post together as a mini seminar about creating interest. Hmmm...
This is a gem. My eye is instantly drawn to the subtle patterns in the shadows of the tanks. I love this.
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