I have been having a great time inking and painting small-scale architectural sketches of interesting buildings I photographed during my walks around New York City (Sea Food Building, The Beer and Soda Building, Clock Building, Studio School Building).
However, I do miss painting abstracts in a larger format (Abstract 062415, Abstract 053015, Abstract with Film, Abstract with India Ink).
Today’s watercolor experiment:
The photograph of the storefront below inspired me to make a transition from my representational building sketches back to the abstract paintings.
Storefront Colors – Reference Photo
The red panel caught my eye. The geometry of the rest of the storefront reminded me (rightly or wrongly) of Mondrian.
Storefront Abstract
12″x16″ 140# Cold Pressed Watercolor Block
I painted the essential landmarks of the photograph to create today’s study. The photograph and the painting have the same visual elements. I wonder if an observer, not seeing the reference photograph, would think of a storefront.
I like this idea. There is a ghost of a storefront in the abstraction too.
Thank you. I hadn’t noticed that. I’m so glad that you mentioned it. It is gratifying that others notice things that help me look further at the work.
best,
J
Love the colors and shapes. This works! I’d hang this!
Thank you, Leslie! That is very kind of you, and most encouraging.
best,
Jack