Before I get to my latest painting, I have noticed that this blog has been getting a lot of visits from people all over the world so I want to thank each and everyone of you. I hope you enjoy what you find and that you come back often!
Now that winter is a distant memory (or perhaps not so distant), weather has been warmer which has allowed my to explore a little of the area we now live in. On a warm cloudless day a week or so ago, we walked into the city taking note of interesting places to come back to. One was this building situated on the end of a block with a wonderful facade. I noted it was built with a pleasing combination of large red stone blocks and matching red brick. There were sculpted columns and gable head along with dragon head gargoyles! Beautifully arched windows finished off the front while the roof had decorative tiles and copper flashing. Most of these details continued along the longer side. I wanted to contrast the roof of the building with the deep blue sky behind and to include some of the trees newly in leaf. I often do a smaller study such as this mostly to see if it would be worth doing a larger painting. Size is 10 x 8 in (25 x 20 cm), oil on canvas board.
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