Preserving the beauty of architecture and urban areas can be a challenge, especially when these areas are constantly evolving and changing. That's why I have turned to plein-air (outdoor) painting as a way to capture these fleeting moments and preserve them for future generations.
Plein-air painting is the act of painting on location, directly from observation. This technique allows me to immerse myself in the environment and capture the true essence of the architecture and urban areas that I am trying to preserve. By painting on location, I am able to capture the unique lighting, colors, and atmosphere of a place, which can often be lost in photographs. I primarily use watercolor, ink, or oil paints.
Watercolor is the perfect medium for plein-air painting because it is portable and dries quickly, allowing me to work quickly and capture the changing light and atmosphere of a place. Watercolor also has a luminous quality that captures the delicate details of architecture and the urban environment. I am also interested in exploring the relationship between painting and photography. I often use my camera as a sketchbook, taking photos of buildings that inspire me and using them later as reference material for paintings.
I also create oil paintings. I love working with oil paints because of their rich, luminous quality. I use thin layers of paint to create an expressive, painterly surface that captures the texture and color of the subject matter that's hard to achieve with watercolor.
The beauty of plein-air painting is that it allows me to capture the unique character and essence of a place, even as it changes and evolves over time. By preserving these moments through my paintings, I am able to share the beauty of these places with others and inspire them to appreciate and protect the architecture and urban areas that make our cities so vibrant and unique.
When you commission me to create a plein-air painting of your favorite architecture or urban area, you are not just investing in a beautiful piece of art, but also in the preservation of a moment in time that might otherwise be lost. With my expertise and knowledge of plein air painting, I will create a one-of-a-kind work of art that captures the unique character and essence of your favorite place.
So, whether you want to preserve the beauty of your favorite historic building, or capture the changing character of your rapidly evolving city, plein-air painting is the perfect way to do it. Contact me today to commission your own unique piece of art and preserve the beauty of the architecture and urban areas that make our cities so special.