Equestrian Alley
Oil 8x10
Here is an alley in Burbank in an equestrian neighborhood where the ground is still unpaved with garages right next to stables. The funny thing we met a guy who lived off the Alley was a Plein air painter on his way to paint in Malibu. I don't think it occurred to him that his alley was a perfectly good spot to do a paining. We all had a good ( artist joke) laugh on that one. The silhouette in the painting was a real guy going up into a hayloft.
posted by william wray at 6:35 PM
18 Comments:
You know what's funny, is that you could have an entire gallery with a "back alley" theme, and I bet it'd go over well! It's kind of neat to see urban life from its backside.
i'd like to second what brother grim said about the "back alley" theme - that would be a fantastic idea.
Love the strokes in the sky, and the colors you used to describe sunlight/shade. My favorite part is the silhouette of the guy walking up the ladder - you get the idea of his entire pose and he is completely in shade. Really breathtaking stuff.
Is there any chance of an East coast gallery show anytime soon?
Best,
Adam
wishing you a fantastic christmas and all the best for 2006!
keep posting your amazing paintings!
Hey Brother don't you think I haven't thought of it. Back alleys is one. Palm trees in urban settings, Cement Plants, Junkyards and city nocturnes all are some groups I've been thinking about.
Adam:Thank you for taking the time to really look and your incisive comments . As far as an East Coast or West Coast show, I still need to get a gallery who wants more that to put me in tentative group shows, If you are friendly with a gallery you frequent that I would seem to fit into, tell them about me. You might get yourself a free painting.
thanks Boris, Happy to you and don't worry Inventory not a problem, I have a million of them to post.
thanks Busted,
Any unique stuff like you described that you can pinpoint, please let me know.
thanks busted, you too!
You're consistently good! I don't believe it will take you long to find a good gallery to represent you. Have a great Christmas... I hope your wish comes true.
love the cypresses! They are superb.
Awesome Wray, I used to take horses out all the time when I was growing up in that neighborhood. Its a different world there slap dab in the middle of suburbia. Your work is really captivating to look at- looks fast too. How long does it take you to do a painting. Great energy to them, nice shapes graphic, beautiful choice of colors..... sweet.
Merry Christmas
Maybe santa will bring me my own eisle and paint box.
Mandrews out
Thanks Lesley,
Yes I get impatient and lament sometimes, but I know a gallery will happen soon, because I will make it happen. I'm not waiting around for someone to find me, but I'll welcome help to.
thanks AW. I varied the color there more that was there, and it worked this time.
Rock on man, these paintings are amazing... keep slingin' paint, and good luck... I will keep checking back for more painterly goodness... I'll be living in Burbank soon and will have to go check out that Equestrian sector...
beautiful painting - but what's up with the stick figure in the bg? Is that Monroe?
Thanks Dic. It's amazing what you can find in your own backyard if you get on a bike and check out every nook and cranny. I found an old train parked in Arcadia 3 minutes from my house that I had missed for the last 10 years I've lived here.
Hey Urban, actually, that's Pa Kent descending a staircase.
JK! Loving these colors, Maestro!
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