Thursday, November 11, 2010

Street Shadows, 6" x 6", oil on panel, by Ron Donoughe

The morning light has been great this week. This study, done just two hours ago, is an example of it. My morning commute takes me through some interesting neighborhood streets. It is easy to stop and explore the possibilities. Here I was trying to show what it feels like to look up the street. Because of the shifting light my time was very limited. That is why I worked on a small Masonite panel. Not a lot of detail, but that's OK. The study captured what I intended–the essence of a Pittsburgh morning.

9 comments:

Cecelia Lyden said...

My favorite subject matter-city or town streets--love the deep street shadows, the light sky,the telephone poles and their faintly painted wires, the loose brushwork, the perspective--LOVE THE WHOLE PAINTING!

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

'Essence' is the perfect word for this perfect little gem - I love it!

Mary Beth Brath said...

So exciting to visit the Daily Painters of Pennsylvania blog and find scenes from across our state. You have captured the feel of PGH.

Julie Riker said...

You have such a wonderful eye for composition and color...and for a quick study you captured the light perfectly.

Deborah Nell said...

This painting draws me right into the scene. Wonderful capture. Love it.

blah said...

A wonderful painting! Love it!

Amy Lindenberger said...

I love it, Ron - so fresh and convincing! I truly admire your work.

Debra Kreiger said...

Very nice painting. You've captured those silent shadows of the neighborhood perfectly!

Maria Kovalenko Leysens said...

This really does feel like morning in PIttsburgh. The light, again, wonderful.