RAILROAD SHADOWS
6" x 8"
oil on canvas board
I am not a fan of traveling, preferring the comfort of home over the lure of exotic places. I do, however, like a good train trip. There is something about the whole experience that takes me on a ride that has nothing to do with where I am going. It is so old fashioned and comforting. Getting into a well appointed seat next to a quiet stranger who minds his or her own business, sitting back and watching the scenery pass by suits me very well.
Trains are really safe too. I once was on a train on the way to San Francisco that derailed. I was asleep in my cozy berth and didn't even wake up until I heard the noise of the conductors outside my window and realized we were not moving. In a few minutes we were off again into the night.
I especially like the look of the old factory buildings that are on the trip from Philadelphia to New York. They always get my imagination stirred and I plan to paint as many as possible sooner or later. Here are some shapes and shadows from the tracks near 30th Street Station.
$125.00
3 comments:
Nancy, it's a great composition with wonderful value. Super job!
Love the strong composition and the nostalgic subject matter--I rode the train when I was a youngin' and lived overlooking the Hudson River and the railroad that ran along side it from the City[NYC] to upstate.
Fantastic painting and post Nancy. Looking forward to meeting you in person!
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