Thursday, May 21, 2009

New York Street

I painted this picture for the Different Strokes blog. Even though I had three weeks, I waited until the last day to paint this and got it in just under the wire. It’s not that I was procrastinating, I’ve just been really busy. Okay, I was procrastinating. I hate painting buildings. And I actually have been very busy, so it was easy to put off. It was just as well that I waited until the last day, because I didn’t have time to overwork it.



(SOLD)
7" x 5"
Soft Pastel on Suede Matboard

8 comments:

  1. Glenda MosherMay 21, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    This is so well done! I could totally related to your procrastination - I was dreading painting this scene and waited until Wed to paint. I found once I started I couldn't stop. So glad you persevered.

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  2. Ann RogersMay 21, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    Wonderful pastel and an interesting "flip" on the photograph.

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  3. AnonymousMay 21, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    You did this in one day? I'm stunned and amazed. Very nice... and I like the flipped view, too.

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  4. L.HolmMay 21, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    Kari, it's beautiful! You are amazing.

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  5. UnknownMay 21, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    Awesome! I am still trying to get over the 'one day' thing though

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  6. Lauren MaurerMay 21, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    Beautimous! I love it - I'm not quite sure how you are not liking painting buildings though - you do a super job!!

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  7. dominique eichiMay 21, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    very nice piece.
    It's so funny how we think it's the wrong side just because were use to it from the other side but it's great also.
    I love your use of pastel

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  8. Kari TirrellMay 21, 2009 at 6:39 PM

    Thanks Glenda & Ann!

    Thanks R - It took ALL day, though. Forgot to eat lunch, didn't get laundry done, dinner was late, etc. I ignored all my usual distractions. Makes me think about how productive I could be if I did that on a regular basis. :)

    Thanks Liz & Sheila!

    Thanks Lauren - Buildings are too confusing with all the windows and then having to worry about perspective - yuck! They just aren't my thing. But thank you. :)

    Thanks, Dominique - it seemed like the right side to me. ;)

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