Adding to the long series of watercolor paintings from my travels, Rural Singapore is the first from that trip. The large leaves, variety of colors vegetation, some which is not quite like what I have seen before, yield a strong impression of lushness befitting a warm and humid climate. The abstract elements provide diversity. We are doing more than just giving you what a photo could, another level of variety in form and color with which to feast the eye.
Continuing with my efforts in charcoal, this is a winter scene in the Netherlands.
We’ve traveled extensively on the canals of the Netherlands. Not long ago these canals froze every winter and to this day the Dutch people are over-represented in the Winter Olympic speed skating events.
This canal is located near ‘s-Hertogenbosch. People call it Den Bosch. There are some 160,000 residents. It is the capital of the province of North Brabant and its fourth largest city by population in the Netherlands. It is famous for the Bossche bol – called chocoladebol locally. It is a puff pastry filled with delicious thick whipped cream and covered with chocolate.
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Another in my series of Hopper inspired paintings, a woman looks out over a golden field with a thick green forest at its edge. Figures walk in a line towards the dark woods, phantoms in the foreground. Completed in 2021, modified 2025.
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“Looking Out” is an original acrylic painting on canvas, inspired by the iconic style of Edward Hopper. The expressionistic landscape depicts a woman gazing out over a golden field that meets a thick, verdant forest. The scene takes on a symbolic and mysterious quality with the addition of fantasy figures walking towards the dark woods.
The artist’s use of colorful greens, blues, and yellows creates a vibrant and captivating image. The painting’s technique and materials enhance the overall expressionistic effect, inviting viewers to explore the narrative and emotions within the piece.
This drawing began its life as an Italian actress, first as a painting and then appearance modified here as charcoal drawing. This yields a high contrast that leaps from your wall. The foreshortening is extreme. Highlights in the hair pop off the paper.
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I find endless inspiration in musical performance, and this original acrylic painting on canvas, “Not Just Another Pretty Face/ No Es Solo Otra Cara Bonita”, is the latest exploration of that theme. Here, a piano player takes center stage, rendered with both abstract and expressionist elements. The oversized canvas is a study in contrasts: light and dark, color and tone, and a blend of artistic styles.
The fluid strokes of acrylic paint create a dynamic interplay between realism and expressionism. The figurative elements of the piano player are grounded in reality, while the surrounding abstract textures evoke the passionate atmosphere of a live musical performance.
This piece makes a dramatic statement, vibrant energy and thought-provoking composition.
Some of the other paintings from Arte del Career (Are on the Street) in Picanya, Spain
“Pianist and Dancers” is an expressionistic painting that captures a unique perspective of a performance. The scene unfolds from behind the performers, offering a view of the audience and the distant exit as the curtains rise.
Painted with acrylic on paper, the artist’s style is reminiscent of Degas and Sargent, with dancers gracefully entering from the wings, converging towards the pianist at center stage. The composition and vibrant colors evoke the energy and anticipation of a live musical event.
This large, figurative artwork is ideal for anyone who appreciates music and performing arts. Its unique viewpoint and dynamic composition make it a captivating piece that will add a touch of artistic flair to any space. Invite the beauty of “Pianist and Dancers” into your collection today.
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It is set to Memories in the first part. In some countries Memories is blocked.
Cochem is on the Moselle River. We cruised aboard our boat Viking. The view of the castle from our mooring was fabulous. I climbed the mountain for the views of the river and surrounding area.
Again departing from my usual style, here’s another realistic painting. This is in Den Bosch, Netherlands
Somewhere in Germany along the Rhine or Mittelland Kaanal we walked across this bridge, barge and boat traffic below, ancient structures ahead.