Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Moving Steel, 36 x 36, oil on canvas, by Ron Donoughe

A few years ago I visited five different steel mills in the Western Pennsylvania region. From those visits I've been doing a series of industrial paintings. In a way it is to document an important aspect of this region's history before it is gone. This mill makes couplers for the railroad industry and it is just a few blocks from my studio.

6 comments:

Dianne Lorden said...

Ron, this is amazing. The composition is so strong. All the difficult-to-capture elements, such as steam and sparks, are done beautifully! And your mission to document this industry is a wonderful idea.

Taryn Day said...

Wow, I also think this is amazing. What a challenge, and you pulled it off so very well! Fascinating subject.

Unknown said...

Great idea Ron; documenting the history of the steel mill operations through your paintings. Wonderful!

Patricia A. Griffin said...

Love the glow!

Autumn Leaves said...

What an awesome piece of work, Ron. Love the grit of this one.

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

As I have mentioned before - the strength and truth of your work is masterful, Ron. This is a fabulous painting.