More Reflections in Long Island City

LIC Jackson Avenue Reflections III
Oil on canvas
12x12 inches

It's been a long, hot summer so far and sometimes difficult to move the paint around in the oppressive heat. I did manage to complete this painting of some reflections I found in Long Island City near Queens Plaza. Once again, the ongoing construction does yield some interesting views. The colors and the abstract forms in this painting create an enigmatic look at the urban landscape. Here's hoping for some cooler weather in which to start working on my next painting.

A Quintessential New York View

View from 14th Street
Oil on canvas
12x9 inches
SOLD
 

This painting was exhibited at the recent fair that I participated in at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. A young man stopped to talk and was delighted to see this painting as it is what he sees when he goes up to his roof. After the fair I received an email from his mother as he had told her about my work. She purchased this painting as a birthday gift for him and he couldn't have been more pleased. It is always so gratifying to find just the right collector for a particular painting.

 

Waiting at Grand Central
Oil on canvas
24x18 inches

45^th Studio Anniversary Celebration

The month of May marks 45^th years that I’ve been a working artist in my Long Island City studio. A lot of paintings have been created near to the northlight window, out which I’ve watched the neighborhood’s urban landscape change dramatically year by year. I’ve documented these LIC changes in well over 100 paintings of the neighborhood along with many other favorite subjects of the New York City urban landscape. Love those architectural details and reflections.

To celebrate this milestone anniversary I am having prints made of my recent painting Waiting at Grand Central, a quintessential New York City scene. This particular painting has received a wonderful response both online and when it was shown at a recent art fair during which it was sold. So many people inquired if there were prints available of this painting that I decided to go ahead and have them produced.

I’m working with a printer to create high-quality prints with an image size of 10.5x14 inches, matted size of 20x16 inches which is a standard frame size. The price is $250.00. If you would like to purchase a print, just let me know.

In addition, during the month of May, I will having a studio sale with many paintings both old and new available at discounted prices. If you would like to arrange a studio visit we can find a good time for you to come by and hopefully leave with an original “Florin” painting in hand. The studio is located on Jackson Avenue in LIC, one block away from MoMA PS1 and easily accessible by subway.

I’m very grateful to have found this wonderful studio so many years ago in which to work and grow as an artist. And to all of my collectors and supporters of my art I say a heartfelt THANK YOU. Hope to see you at the studio!

Water Tanks in the NY Urban Landscape

 

Water Towers and Skylights
Oil on canvas
30x24 inches
SOLD

 

Delighted that this older painting of the NYC urban landscape as seen from above has found a good home. With artwork it just can time to find just the right collector for the piece and in this case it has come to pass. I know they will enjoy this painting for many years to come.

 

I will be participating in the Super Fair NYC Art event at the Brooklyn Navy Yard next week and I'm busy in the studio packing up the paintings I plan to exhibit. Took a ferry ride last week to get my bearings as even though I'm a native New Yorker, I'd never visited this particular historic Brooklyn location.

 

Hoping for good weather, lots of visitors,  some nice sales and a memorable experience.

Here is a link for more information. https://www.superfine.world/superfine-nyc25

 

 

 

The Always Fabulous Chrysler Building

Chrysler Park Reflections
Oil on canvas
30x24 inches

I never tire of painting one of my all-time favorite NYC architectural gems. The Chrysler building still stands gleaming and distinctive on 42nd Street in midtown and can be seen from many vantage points around the city. When I caught sight of these reflections I knew I would have to create yet another painting and after spending more time than usual I'm glad I've accomplished my goal. I'm not a fan of all of the glass boxes sprouting up but the facades do create wonderful opportunities to capture views of older buildings in abstracted and unusual ways in the urban landscape of the city.

 

Talking Art

 

On a snowy February 20th, I had the pleasure of attending a reception and talking about my 5 reflection paintings installed in the Lobby of 215 West 125th Street in Harlem, a few door down from the Apollo Theater.  My work is showing alongside the paintings of Valeri Larko and Gwenyth Leech, two very talented artists. We 3 explore in paint the New York urban landscape with our own unique and individual styles. This installation will be on view through August, 2025.