16″ x 20″, Acrylic and Pallet knife only
This piece is inspired by a photo my friend, took while traveling in New York City. I loved the way the lights of the city danced along the storefronts and streets, bringing life to the photo. I was inspired by impressionism, specifically Claude Monet. The way Monet used vibrant and varied colors to bring life and depth to his paintings was something I wanted to emulate. Impressionists, including Monet, always wanted to capture the colors and lights in that specific moment. This was my goal as I attempted to capture the feel of a bustling city in acrylic paint. I painted this piece with a palette knife to keep the composition loose and true to the impressionist style, and I used saturated streaks of color to offset the dark background of the city. The juxtaposition of the empty night sky paired with the colorful life of the city below presents a balanced composition between two worlds.