We're having a heat wave...
"19th Street Carriage House Study"
Oil on panel
6 x 6 inches
Smack dab in the middle of a heat wave I thought I'd share this snowy scene with you. I LOVE THIS HOUSE! A former carriage house on 19th Street in the Gramercy Park area was refurbished into one of the most charming residences in NYC, in my humble opinion. Passersby often stop to look it over, point out different details and just smile when they see this place. I know I do. I remember when the small carriage house was a boarded-up ruin, painted green and yellow and covered with graffiti. Happily that is no longer the case. Two buildings were combined, bricked in red, with white wood trimmings and wrought iron details. There are two small iron horses on the facade in homage to the building's former days as a stable. A lovely tree in front of the house is covered with pink blooms today. The photo that I worked from was taken last winter just after a snowstorm. Try to imagine a cold, blustery day filled with sunshine and snowy sidewalks. Sending cooling thoughts your way.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
19th Street Carriage House
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2 comments:
Are the measurements on this correct? 6x6 inches? A charming little painting for a charming abode.
It's awful today, innit? 102.
Yes, I paint small canvas panels measuring 6x6 inches. A little hard on the eyes at times, but small paintings are fun to do. Way too hot this week...
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