If I didn’t live in Huntsville…
….I’d live here. This could be a lot of places — San Francisco, Chicago, or even Asheville. In this case, it is New York. I’ve been asked why I paint these images when I live in Alabama. Well, I just want to. Dirty windows, fire escapes, door latches that I can almost hear the key turning in. I love warm brick that is soaking up the sun — I want to walk up and press the flat of my hand to the rough surface. And shadows that create intricate designs that are more interesting than the building itself. I stood in front of this building for a few secomds to take the snapshot and when I’m painting, I feel like I’m in the warm sun in front of this building for hours. Living in the moment is the goal but why not drag the moment out as long as possible.
I started this drawing today and will begin painting in a couple of days.
