Eiffel Tower Painting
CITY OF LIGHT 2.7 meters x 1 meter – acrylic on canvas, painted in Cadaques, interpretating a panoramic landscape encompassing the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Sacre Coeur- the three main attractions of this spectacular city .
Paris is called the “City of Light” because it was a place of enlightenment in the 18th century. During this age of enlightenment, Paris became the center of education, philosophy and learning.
I start by abstracting colour and texture, leaving areas which will be dominated by the subject matter and done entirely with the palet knife. Working with the palet knife gives a hard edge textured abstraction to the impressionistic effect.
Painted in Cadaques, interpretating a panoramic landscape encompassing the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Sacre Coeur- the three main attractions of this spectacular city .
Ah Paris—the most romantic city of the world, with its inviting outdoor cafes, its wide boulevards, its blase, yet very traditional approach to life, its monumental buildings, (from French Baroque to Neo Classicism) to its esthetic1800 avant-guard look—it is paradise for any artist. There is so much subject-matter in Paris, so much art, so much inspiration, no wonder it has always been the centre of the Art World.
I love driving down the Champs a L’Elysee, I love the drive around the Arc de Triomphe, the cobbled roads gives you the sensation that you are part of another era, another century. It is not only the historical sites, but the beat of this city is unique, it is exciting and fascinating and as we do shows in Paris and have family there, I now have an opportunity to experience and paint Paris like many artists dream of.
“I start by abstracting colour and texture, leaving areas which will be dominated by the subject matter and done entirely with the palet knife. Working with the palet knife gives a hard edge textured abstraction to the impressionistic effect.”
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