Friday, October 9, 2015

Night at Classic Pizza

Night at Classic Pizza
Oil on masonite, 9x12
After painting at the park in the morning, way out on a country dirt road in the afternoon, I still wanted to capture another painting after dinner - as it was getting dark.  With temps near 70 degrees, and a calm, still night - I couldn't resist the urge to return to Classic Pizza - for the painting I envisioned the first night I got here!  When I set up, there was a lull in the traffic and I was able to get a good sketch in.  Cars would come, I'd work on another part, and when they left - I'd go right back to the street level.  The car pictured is a delivery vehicle that darted out, back in for less than 60 seconds - and back out again!  It was such a challenge to paint him seconds at a time!  I really studied the colors radiating from the various lights, and dropped them in accordingly.  This little shop has the most amazing cheese stuffed breadsticks!  The townspeople are so sweet, one even brought me a "pumpkindoodle" for working so late into the night!  The last few days have been so wonderful, and such a joy to put my memories down in paint! Painting number 1011 in 1011 days....I know, it sounds crazy to me too :)

8 comments:

  1. Wonderful painting, very atmospheric. Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie

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  2. Stunning painting...such a classic...it could be the streets of Vancouver and the amazing part is that you actually captured the car that looks likes it's in motion either pulling into the spot or pulling out!! The streets could be wet with the glow from them...and seems like there has been traffic too! I could see this really being loved... great as prints and as cards!!

    Hugs Giggles
    Ps. Sorry about the sick dogs, both my best friend and I have been through that too many times to count! My friends dog stole her daughters Halloween candy one year from a room with a closed door...yeah that happened!! Mine had their troubles too!! That is probably why after 35 years of having dogs I am a little hesitant to fall back into it!! Eventually the kids will make me though...lol Love them so much but oh boy lotta work!!

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  3. I love this painting and the way you have captured the mood and feeling of the place. Rich use of color! Just lovely. :)

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  4. Your painting reminds me of the masters of old. This piece fills my eyes--which is the greatest compliment I can give. SO lovely.

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  5. Gorgeous painting! I too love the atmosphere of it and this could be I think painted from any town anywhere.

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  6. This is wonderful. I can smell the pizza LOL Great depth and the colors are fantastic.
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  7. Gorgeous artwork! Especially enjoy the light reflections on the road.

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