Just recently I discovered some photos that were taken in the early 1900's of Pittsburgh neighborhoods. The image I used for this painting was taken January 25, 1918. These photos have inspired me to do a series of paintings about what Pittsburgh looked and felt like about 100 years ago. I'm using an extremely limited palette, two or three colors. The idea is to give these photos a new life that can communicate the region's industrial history. But more importantly, this series is about the people that labored to create the world's steel capital.
4 comments:
A worthy project, Ron. I'll be looking forward to your progress.
This has a wonderful energy and power, Ron. I can't wait to see the other paintings in this series. Are you using a Zorn palette for this?
The essence of "that day in time" is captured in this piece. I really like the limited palette you have chosen for them.
Always a treat to see your posts Ron. I hope to make it to the Burgh soon.
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