Time Square

This oil painting on an 16x20 canvas was quite an undertaking. I had signed up for a workshop on perspective using a Streetscape and this was my example to be used. I started with a photo and during the workshop I learnt a lot of interesting techniques on planning a painting and then how to plan the use of perspective and implement this new knowledge. The instructor was excellent, she wins many awards in the art shows down here and is an excellent teacher. During the lessons she wondered around the class and offered a lot of individual advice and guidance, which I needed. This painting was started during the class but finished on location at Time Square. This is the heart, the downtown of the B each and as you can see has open air patios that serve meals as well as drinks. Many of the seniors at the Beach spend time sitting and watching the action in this area. Buskers are always there and sunset is an event with a live band and entertainment. These days the area is even busier as the students are coming here for their winter break. Bikinis and partying are favourites to watch. The Cincinnati firemen are famous here for their entertaining shows that they put on daily, outside, for the college kids. The group of firemen has been coming down for years, but their stay is short just two weeks then they return to fighting fires in Cincinnati, and practicing for next years shows.

     

      

                     

This oil was sold off my easel at Time Square.