City Blues 2021
18x24 oil on gallery wrap Part of Rainy Series.
Placed First on Artorful.com 12/2021
In this piece, I’ve captured a vibrant yet serene cityscape under the gentle embrace of rainfall. The wet pavement reflects the myriad of lights, creating a dance of colors that illuminates the scene with an ethereal glow. Every brushstroke is meticulously placed to breathe life into the rain-soaked streets and buildings, encapsulating a moment where urban life and nature’s elements converge in harmonious existence.
The tall buildings with illuminated windows tower over the wet streets, casting their warm glow onto the slick pavement. Pedestrians, their umbrellas unfurled, navigate the rain with purpose, their steps creating ripples in the puddles. A car glides through the scene, its headlights cutting through the mist, leaving a trail of golden reflections.
Above, the sky is painted with deep blues and blacks, suggesting it’s either late evening or the dead of night. The elevated train track runs between the buildings, adding depth to the urban landscape. Neon signs and window lights cast their colorful hues onto the rain-slicked ground, creating an array of reflections—a symphony of urban life in motion.
