A couple of weeks ago, I was on a walk in the west end of downtown when I saw this street. I was struck by way it looked, so I came back a couple times to take notes and shoot pictures. Then I finished this painting back at my studio, working in gouache and ink on watercolour paper.
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I love the asymmetrical composition. Very balanced.
Will you publish these illustrations in a book?
Another one of your beautiful streetscapes. Agree with Andrea - great composition. Nice colour composition too
Gorgeous, as always! I love your color in this piece!
Yeah! You should do an entire book of streetscapes.
I'd shoplift a copy!
What gets me is how there is nothing in the background. I haven't been to Ontario in over a decade and forgot how flat it is. Here in VT, USA, there's always something in the background.
I really dig your 'softer' style.
Curious: What did you take for notes that the camera couldn't capture?
I like.
Beautiful illustration. I totally agree with B. Clay Moore: an entire book of cityscapes would be great.
stunning!
Incredible painting homez....
It feels to me like the closing shot of a film where everyone died or lead miserable lives (like a Toronto virgin suicides). Beautiful.
re bclaymore: such a book is coming out from D&Q
Thanks, everyone. For those who asked, yes, there will be a book of these drawings of Toronto. I'm working on it now.
Arkonbey: I took notes on the lighting and did a quick couple of sketches of the composition in addition to taking photos.
The book sounds like a great idea! Hey, can I reserve my copy right now?!?!
Simply Beautiful.
Hey Michael! Please put us on the list for one of those books. Love these street portraits.
Arna and John
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