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"New York City Facade" oil on canvas 30" x 40"

11 Oct 2008 posted by www.thomasvalenti.com
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I find the light in New York very interesting. All of the grays in this painting were mixed from primary colors. My entire palette consists of only nine colors. Two yellows, two reds, three blues, Raw Sienna and Burnt Sienna. Only a few are used in any given piece.

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n2art wrote
on 13 Oct 2008 3:18 PM

I love this painting, I grew up in Chicago and it brings back memories of guys singing harmonies under the street lights. You have captured the ambiance of a time long gone. Thanks for the memories

www.thomasvalenti.com wrote
on 14 Oct 2008 1:42 PM

Pam,

Thanks for much for your comment. I grew up in the South Bronx and I am certain that much of my inspiration to paint urban scenes stems from that experience. Some people have said that my street scenes display a serenity not normally associated with the hustle and bustle of daily life in New York. When I was growing up in the Bronx, it was for the most part not the safest environment and it could at times have seemed chaotic but for whatever reason, the thing I remember most was the beauty of the light that cast itself upon my surroundings and that is what I try to bring to my work.

jason9 wrote
on 18 Nov 2008 6:55 AM

i love your painting i too use a ltd palette, i find it makes me work harder

leonardjoiner wrote
on 19 Oct 2009 5:42 PM

Fantastic!!

Randy Hage wrote
on 28 Feb 2011 11:19 PM

Stunning work!  The color palette, shadows, and detail are all fantastic.  Great job.

Carmen Christiano wrote
on 18 Dec 2011 6:48 AM

You're an amazing artist!

shellmichelleo wrote
on 19 Dec 2011 8:23 AM

The cleanliness removes the chaos and hustle. I love it

shellmichelleo wrote
on 19 Dec 2011 8:23 AM

The cleanliness removes the chaos and hustle. I love it

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