Monday, June 17, 2013

Grabber Blue Boss

I thought of including an older painting I did several years ago. This painting was from pictures of the actual car once in my possession, a 1970 Boss 429 Mustang. Every car enthusiast has the story of the one that got away, so I will not bore you with that. Needless to say it would have paid off my house. It had that special quality impossible to replicate today. The sound was glorious. The 'grabber blue' color and white interior magnificent.
My intention is a painting of contrasts, the car with a background color in bright light. The vertical windows and door to accentuate the horizontal direction of the car. The cool blue with a 'hot' background and a rather neutral road as a base. I also enjoy the effect of rough peeling plaster wall with the smooth car. This one is about conscious contrast. White highlights to dark shadows help make the last statement.

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