Spring Thaw on Prospect
6x6 oil on canvas
Hope of spring has finally arrived! While driving down Prospect Avenue in my village I was struck by the bright yellow reflection of a school crossing sign. Luckily I had my camera along and caught a great photo of a moment in time.I have always wanted to paint reflections on wet city streets and dirty snow. This is supposed to be the ugly season with all the gray and brown snow left over after a long winter, but I found a lot of beauty in the variety of grays and colorful reflections.
My palate colors were: Cadmium Yellow light & medium, Cadmium orange, Yellow Ochre light, Cadmium Red light, Chromium Oxide Red, Ultramarine Blue light & deep, Viridian and Titanium White.
I love this painting, Carol. The yellow does pop and definitely says spring!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great urban scene, looks great! Your reflections, road, and even the telephone pole are right on.
ReplyDeleteVery nice Carole. I see all the lost and found edges, lovely grays and spring is on it's way feeling.
ReplyDeleteWonderful atmoshere in this, and the reflections on the wet road are magnificent. I am SO glad Spring is finally on our doorstep.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite types of scenes. The receding road and the mosaic of color. Great Painting!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit and comment, Carol.
So appreciated ;)