Grand and Colorful

Grand Avenue, Brooklyn.  9x12 inches, oil on linen canvas.  Between Dean and Bergen is this colorful auto repair site.  

Approaching Atlantic

Approaching Atlantic on Grand Avenue, Brooklyn. 9x12 inches, oil on linen mounted to panel.  

The Smiling Man

This Brooklyn painting is an instance of a street corner (Grand Avenue and Prospect Place) done from an old digital reference.  Of course, I was attracted by the smiling man.  However, he existed for only a short period.  Google Street View reveals that he was soon covered over with a flood of graffiti, though vestiges of his stick figure survived for a while until the wall was cleaned again and again, only to be graffitied again.  This red wall has been a constantly changing tableau, but I'm glad to have witnessed the smiling man.  12x24 inches, oil on panel.

The Shadows

The shadows created by buildings blocking the sunlight contrasting with sunlit areas have been appealing to me lately.  Here also the dark flag and diamond sign stand out against the bright sky.  The shapes of urban settings become exciting formal elements.  The view is Grand Avenue facing north towards Bergen Street in Brooklyn.  12x16 oil on panel.