After painting the Capitol many a times (I'm not sure there's a more beautiful building in all of DC), I found this gorgeous shot of the Lincoln as the sun was setting, and just knew I had to paint it. It was a fun, quick (okay not really quick in artists standards, but it just moved faster than normal), albeit large painting (it's a 24"x48"), and it's just a fun shot and has a slightly different feel. Maybe it's all the primary colors? It just feels fun and vibrant!
Right now this piece is hanging at The Cooley Gallery, and the funny part is that at night, the picture takes on a whole new feel, as the trees and foreground disappear and the Lincoln Memorial and sunset pop out front and center. Most artists cringe at bad lighting around their painting, and yet this painting has a personality all unto its own whether you have the best lighting or no lighting at all! How often does that happen?!
Hope you are having a wonderful Monday! I can't believe Spring is in full bloom! I hope you are enjoying the gorgeousness that is the great outdoors!
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