This is the finished painting literall hot of the easel. This was a commissioned painting which the client has previewed, and is delighted with. That is always a relief. I was happy with it, but art is subjective, so one is never sure. i don’t remember tackling a night time scene before one that is highly illuminated. It is quite tricky as so many light sources to take into account. Interesting nonethe less.
I used indigo for the night sky and introduced cloud and the moon to make it more interesting. An occasional dab of black where I wanted the sky to be really dark. Quite a lot of masking out on this one. The tower itself for one which was a big job, plus the gables over the restaurants. Also I had to do a lot of lifting of colour for example to produce the tall poles which are shown in deep shadow on the photograph. They worked well. I was pleased from some of the comments afterwards that the mood created was what I was trying to get. Some drama and some romanticism, bearing in mind that this was someone’s special place
As always I was privileged to be entrusted with something that is special to someone, and as always so pleased that it turned out well.
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Looks absolutely stunning. Better than the photograph, imho. 👏👏👏
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The night sky is mind-blowing
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Thanks Farzana for your comments about the Spinnaker Tower at Night. This was way out of my comfort zone but the young lady who commissioned it,seemed to want it so much. I think it was where she met her current young man, so very special for her and very romantic. I am always aware of the very great privilege and responsibility that is allowed to me when I take on a special place or a special occasion. This one really scared me and it was alot of work trying to get things right and as you said to improve on the photograph. i was relieved that it turned out well and thanks for your comments
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Again covered by my earlier reply. The night sky was , I thought, an improvement. The addition of the moon, I felt, added more romance to the picture
Thanks as always for your support Farzana. I hope you and your family are well. A difficult world at the moment. I hope all is well with you
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Seeing your work is an absolute pleasure Monsieur, especially considering that you are ploughing through a difficult field where art is now mostly abstract which ordinary people like me can’t get or tail of. I wish you and your family health and safety in the difficult times. 👍
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Thank you Farzana for your supportive words. Certainly art is a hard scene at the moment. Fortunately people keep asking me to paint which keeps me going
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