Oil Can, Scraper & Show News
Scraper 5x7 oil on linen
Got looser with this one. This is my paint scraper for my my Palette which is an old window this is sitting on the edge of.
6x8 oil on linen
Hardly ever do the still life, but lately I've gotten interested in them. Here is the first of a couple. This is and old oil can I put on the edge of my Palette which is an old window. Went a bit tighter than I wanted to go, the others got looser.
Show news 2008
I excited to announce that Timothy Horn has agreed to do a show with me at Segil Fine Art in July. Tim's work features a lot of old cars juxtaposed with buildings painted with old school skill, but with a subtle modern edge I admire. I'm especially knocked out by his sense of economy in design, he's smart enough to leave out as much as he can, making his compositional ability a great strength in his simple subjects. While our themes aren't exactly alike, I think we have enough in common to complement each other in a show. His Website is under my links please visit and feel free drop him a note.-------->>>>>>>>>>
Below are three examples of his work.
Abandoned Dream
Bus Stopped
Up against the wall
Labels: Car paintings, Old Oil Can, Timothy Horn, Urban art
posted by william wray at 3:22 PM
38 Comments:
I like the rusty look of the can. I also like how convincing the metal on that guy's cars are.
Killah. All of these--killah. Knockouts. The auto theme is terrific. Each is well handled and is more than just a car-themed painting.
the cars are great. i like the minimalistic composition of the bottom piece. thanks for sharing
Tim's great. I sent him some fan mail a couple weeks ago. The light in his work is great.
up against the wall is a BEAUTY!!!
I think you oil can is well done. For me the loose shadow adds just enough info. without being perfect. Now on to Tim's site...
"Bus Stopped" makes me tense. Like a moment before the moment. I love it.
Tim's work convinced me!
Yes Cooper, Tim's good, he's far more than a" car" painter, if you know what I mean.
Your work is great. i think you really have a relation to your subjects of interest and your pictures REALLY deal with your environment.
Love the rusted can. Rust seems to agree with you! I saw a profile on tv recently of a guy who is documenting old iron bridges before they are gone and I was reminded of your stuff.
http://www.oldohiobridges.com/
Wow, you guys are going to have an awesome show! I like your scraper painting; it looks abstract and realistic at the same time.
SK- Vist Tim's site when you can.
C. It's a small world.
I really dig that bus stop painting. I am glade I stopped by I am a big fan of your stuff.
I did. Wow - there is some great stuff there. What strikes me most, is that he has a very good eye for composition. that's a pretty rare gift (or maybe the result of a lot of work?)
stef!
agreed!
Hey Vander- thanks thats the goal... to put just enough in for intrest.
best of luck with the show
Those are some nice little gems you painted, they look like they've got a very tactile quality to them.
Good luck with your show whith Tim.
Hello William,
I really enjoy your back alley plein air blog.
There is a tagging thing that goes on between blogs. ?? and as a result you have been tagged by me and are mentioned on my blog. www.vincefazio.blogspot.com
A refresh of the rules of engagement: 1. Link to your tagger and post these rules on your blog. 2. Share 5 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird. 3. Tag 5 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs. 4. Let them know they are tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.
Hi. I was looking for painting blogs on Google and found you by chance. I'm very impressed! Your work reminds me Edward Hopper. It's like you decided to show the anti-climax of a scene and let to the viewer imagine the vacuum, co-creating the piece.
I live in Brazil and have visited USA a couple of times, but I never found what I was looking for, and I think that's the landscapes of your paintings. An America not for tourists.
I have a cabin in a place called Paranapiacaba, it's an old worker village used in the 19th century by the englishmen who builded up the railway connecting the ocean and São Paulo on top of a mountain range. It's a beautiful place, somehow out of time, decadent. Would be a pleasure send you pictures if you are interested.
Well, thanks, congrats and happy holiday.
thanks Joe, I'm a paintier of tension.
thanks Jurgen-- It's ben a busy few years ! I think I'm finding it!
thanks Michael--- Yeah a worthy endevor. Wish I had more time.
thanks Leslie, I was hoping!
Hey dustin-- thanks and great work on your blog!
Slk Ypou will have to ask him. ;-) However he does it, he's good!
thanks Francis-- I'll be talking abpout it more--
Wow those car paintings are gorgeous! really neat art.
thanks Tony,
I'm taking your advice and laying it on thick as paste.
Hey Vince sorry I don't do the tag thing. No time.
Luciano, Sounds intresting, how about you post some of the photo's on your blog?
Kei-- thanks for dropping by, enjoyed your bolg, you are a great character designer. Ordered a book too.
DAMN. I love what you're doing, and the open composition. Suuhhhweeeet.
Well, foo.
My only excuse for not reading close enough to note these weren't your work is I just had a root canal and I guess the pain medication is working.
Sorry!
Lori-- You can see why I asked Tim to show with me. ;-)
Another awesome painting, Bill! Such simplicity yet enough to say all it needs to say.
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