PUMP
18x24 oil on wood.
On the way to Stockton Tony and I came across a little industrial "town" totally owned by Texaco. We didn't even consider getting permission to get in, we were in to much of a hurry to see the Leyendecker show for red tape, but I'd like to sometime. This little tiny booth was originally the first step in security, but they have since moved check- in back further. I always wanted to paint one of there big "dipping bird" pumps. I finally got around to it.
posted by william wray at 8:54 PM
22 Comments:
I like how the bars on the far side of the pump have that "atmospheric" quality to them, but with red, plus the whole pump itself just looks rusty. I also like the detail you put into that little shed in the background. It looks like an afterthought that couldn't be ignored.
Dude, I love that web of metal you created, the red-ish color between the iron work. And I love the quirky way you drew it too. A++
Was this painted onto a wet, bright orange underpainting in one session?
Beautiful.
killer man - totally bitchen
This painting really gets me pumped up! Seriously, I don't know why my comedy career never took off. But aside from my rib tickling puns, this is a beautiful painting. The colors are so rich that they just have to cause some type of diabetes.
Thanks BG no after thought that shed, planned from the top. i wanted someting besides the pump for context.
Excellent work once again. Lovely colors.
Hey Will! Great piece and as usual colors, composition and idea carry it. When I first saw this enty on DP site I thought someone was ripping your style... then I saw your name come up in the window.... wheww!
A jaw dropping WOW! Electric sky
Bueno!!!
lovely colors,...Mr.Wray blog is really awesome
Thanks Tony that is a matter of scappping out the original and re- stating it and letting part of the old show thru---
Galm. Yes and no. Orange underpaing, but two sessions. I re- worked it a bit.
thatnks Miles
Thanks Erich,
You are welcome to hone your routine here anytime.
thanks Mike, you are to kind.
The skies in all of your painting are fantastic, so much energy and life...not the same ol'fluffy clouds etc!
Hey Wk I rip me off all the time.
thanks Robin,
You can close your mouth now. ;-)
Thanks Dan!
Thanbks for stopping by Jes--
Love the play of greens, esp. the green in the sky. And the warm and violet in the foreground. THe shape of the machine is very exciting. Masterfully painted!
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