Brownstone with Geraniums 8x10 oil, copyright 2010
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The first couple of days in New York City my friends and I stayed on the Upper West Side, not too far from Central Park. It's a pleasant neighborhood, and from what I experienced, it seems a little more laid back than areas closer to downtown. The architecture of the buildings fascinated me - I'd love to take an architectural history tour of the area. The steps of this particular brownstone caught my eye on the way back to the hotel after a picnic in the Park.
This one was an interesting challenge, as I had to spend a good bit of time sketching it in before I could begin painting. The trick was to not get too detailed, especially since it is a rather small piece. The nearly monochromatic palette added to the difficulty of trying to sort out those details. In reality, the pots were the same brown as the building, but I thought making them pop a bit would add interest. They also gave me an excuse for a little of that blue I love.
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Definitely a great use of the blue Erica. I like this painting a lot. There are so many beautiful buildings in that area and I am glad you painted one.
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