This new painting is called "New York Nocturne, Union Square", oil on canvas, 13 x 18 inches. The model is my wife's little sister, Bretony, who came along with us to New York (along with my painting pal, Bill Wray).
This piece started out quite differently, I dismissed my photo reference and painted it from my imagination, and cropped the composition. I removed the umbrella that she was carrying at an earlier stage in the work, and replaced it with the cell phone that's Bretony's constant companion. I like how it turned out, it kinda has a George Tooker feel to it.
Shortly after our New York trip, Bretony moved there... she still hasn't put down her cell phone.
4 comments:
Tony! I think you've got a great imagination! This has more drama without the umbrella. (And cell phones are more popular~)
I like the color.
Thanks Bill, glad you like it! The umbrella was problematic... too dark, her head got lost under it. But I'm pleased with the finish now.
This has a hauntingly soulful feel to it. It is also iconic of our younger generation isn't it. Bravo Tony.
Hi Sheila, much appreciated! I've done a few paintings now of people with phones, like "Girl on Bike, Pacific Beach", and another one that I'll post soon.
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