Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Steel Glow, 48 x 60, oil by Ron Donoughe

These dusty steel mills become really exciting when molten metal is poured. The flames illuminate surfaces while the yellow green lights pierce the smoke from the ceiling. Cool blue light from outside streams through dirty glass panels. This creates three distinct light sources and a visual poetry that you wouldn't expect from such a dangerous and enormous space.

8 comments:

Cecelia Lyden said...

You have painted such a descriptive artwork, both with color harmonies and contrast and with words. Really excellent.

Taryn Day said...

Well, I can't think of a more exciting subject- or a more challenging one. Excellent painting.

Christine Marx said...

Wonderful piece. And the colors are amazing

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

This is an incredible painting, strong and forceful!

Autumn Leaves said...

Beautiful and gritty, Ron. Have you shared this one before? Or a mate to it? Love it!

Mary Beth Brath said...

I always enjoy your posts. Love the sparks in this one!

Maria Kovalenko Leysens said...

This is such a Pittsburgh image. Colors, glow, energy... Nice!

Julie Riker said...

Wonderful colors Ron. It really glows.