As I mentioned in my last post, urban structures are my major inspiration at the moment. They have been for a long time. These images are of the building opposite where i work. It is a typical old apartment block - but everyday i find myself staring at it. I love the shapes, textures and the different shades which for me make up an abstract painting.
I just drew this rough oil pastel sketch and im quite embarrased to show you it (it went in the bin straight after scanning it in!) but it was important for me to get something down on paper.It is very unusual for me to go down the 'abstract' route but this is what Im feeling right now. It felt good to be drawing but I was frustrated with the medium - the pastels not being heavy enough - not intense enough.
With these ideas in my mind, i really like this set of images - especially this shot.
Happy Monday xx
Edit: Thanks to Lisa s and her wonderful insight, I discovered Richard Diebenkorn and his fantastic paintings.
Below: Berkeley #57 and Cityscape 1.
Thanks Lisa!!
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oh and the paris set? wow...that detail is so inspiring! monday hugs xxx
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I love your focus on this theme and I know what you mean about the structures...I would try acrylics! More possibilities to work on those tiny nesty structures like in power-supply-lines!
enjoy your journey :)