While attending a wedding reception in the ballroom of the President Hotel in downtown Kansas City, this was the amazing view out of the many windows! Why didn't I have my paints and why did we park so far away?!! Taking plenty of reference photos, I painted this scene at my leisure a bit later. I blocked in the masses first with acrylics on a dark primed panel. The composition was rather complicated with buildings and streets, and looking down onto the scene created a unique "bird's eye view" perspective. Nocturnes are so much fun to paint - I am really just marking the lights! After the acrylics, I come in with my oils, and finish with a palette knife. The energy of painting downtown is always invigorating, just as a gentle pastoral scene is always peaceful. Painting number 1479 in 1479 days :)
Your painting turned out really well! Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteWow, this art is stunningly gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF ♥
this certainly is different than what you typically paint but oh my-equally stunning!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love the dark background and warm colors.
ReplyDeleteOhhh Tammie this is breath taking.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cityscape, a different subject for you.
ReplyDeleteStunning and very unique view! A little different than the usual...but I love it just the same!! Great palette!
ReplyDeleteHugs Giggles