Catwalk 20x30 Oil on canvas
As you travel the highways you can not help but notice the old wooden billboards especially in the southeastern part of the states. Most of these old wood structures have been replaced by giant single pole metal structures that loom over the interstate like some enormous metal Colossus. Many in fact, are pretty tacky and for better or worse have become a common part of the American landscape.
For the artist I believe that the even most ordinary things are worth examining, and there is always something unique to be seen. If one keeps that maxim, you’ll never be Bill Bored.
( ok ,..ok… I know, really bad pun. )
Enjoy Jim
Okay, very funny Jim even tho a really badddddd joke.......But what a wonderful painting with so many interesting parts and pieces to get lost in. Great compostition.
ReplyDeleteI like Jim. Well done. Do you have laws limiting roadside advertising like we do in NZ?
ReplyDeleteWhat has appealed to me is your views on composition as they are different from most. You seek out the unusual angle and then crop tight.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing,
Egmont
I just could not pass up that joke.
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Thanks for the comment Lynda.
chook, many states have a no brush cut ordinance, to restrict the removal of vegetation and trees for these billboards but the latest trend is just build the things higher than the trees.
That may save some trees but does not help the visual aesthetic.
From what I've read NZ is certainly more environmental conscious the the states.
Egmont, I think composition is the first element in art, I probably think more about it than anything else. Always a appreciate the your comments.
bad pun, great painting
ReplyDeletesuch an interesting perspective--this is very well done!
ReplyDeleteGreat painting Jim. Nice compostion.
ReplyDeleteI love urban scenes like this one. All the angles and lines are so appealing.
ReplyDeletelove this one!!.... nice work
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