You can see that I am on a bit of a dark and light kick. I was a little tempted to put an umbrella in this scene....but I resisted.Painting: Celeste Bergin, Downtown, 2010, oil on canvas panel 12x9
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I think in Portland- I never really noticed anyone using umbrellas. In NYC they are everywhere.
Lovely picture I think you captured the gray Portland perfectly.
Celeste, I especially like this piece. The abstracted light background against the dark figures is perfect. I conjure up stories for the figures as I think about where they are going and where they are in their life journey
Umbrellas are so hard to resist! But with this painting, I think you were wise to keep your figures strong and simple.
I think an umbrella would have put a 'roof' on the composition. I like that the light radiates out and up - like dreams and opportunities - and that it's reflected so warmly in the dark street - lighting the way. You made downtown feel like a very spiritual place.
-Don
Tout le monde se croisent et ne se regardent pas... le contraste avec le fond clair renvoie davantage cette atmosphère d'indifférence.
Bises
I like the light you brought on the gentleman's shoulders.
This painting really drew me in. There is beauty in the hustle bustle of this scene.
This is a great capture of a moment. Reminds me of Christmas shopping in D.C. long ago.
Gorgeous! I love the mass of light. Your instincts are spot on.
great work....
This dark and light is real handsome! I remember this guy from TV years ago who did a a painting show. He had a thick German accent. He'd say"Viss out daark, zere iss noo light!"
He was right of course.
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