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| Drive By Toll Booth 4x4 oil on gesso board |
Although I have many, many photos of scenes from the road, I still ride shotgun clicking away as though I've never seen any of it before. But there's the light and the weather and the time of day which all factor into each trip so sometimes I see a better version of something than I have before. Or at least I think I do. I love the abstract quality to toll booths and bridges and water tanks and gas tanks. I love being on the road.
Check out Karin Jurick's from Georgia to NYC and Back, paintings which are also scenes of Interstate 95. Her recent post, "ribbons in the sky" inspired me to look through my photos for that very scene which I think is Washington, DC.
Don't be surprised to see my version of it soon. I KNOW I have a photo ;)
15 comments:
I love this...the colors and almost abstract quality are wonderful. I look forward to seeing your ribbons in the sky! It is right in my neck of the woods!
This is indeed, a rare sight. How clever of you to paint it.
I love this composition. I was attracted by the lines and angles that are softened by your colors. Love the bits of orange. Well done!
What an amazing composition! Who knew toll booths could be so beautiful???
What a grabber. I had to look more closely. I agree, toll booths are very appealing. Nice job.
Hey, Gypsy Woman. I love that you ride shot-gun to get all your reference photos. :) And I love this painting; it never ceases to amaze me, a dyed-in-the-wool detail freak, how you simplify things so well!!!
I know I sound like a broken record but I really love your style :-)
This is a jewel! First time I've ever liked the looks of a stupid old toll booth.
Very original idea Mary, and one we can relate too. I like the hits of orange and red. Lovely architecture.
Happy Painting.
beautiful! love the colors! been thinking about you lately - how you doin?! myra
What a fantastic subject, don't think I ever saw this painted before! Wonderfully painted with luscious strokes and gorgeous colors, bravo!
You've brought another wonderful, unique vision to life! Love the unexpected surprise that a tollbooth can be charming!
ooooh I really love this one Mary!! Such fabulous abstract shapes!!
Only you could make a toll booth look JOYFUL!
It's amazing to me how you could make a toll booth look so beautiful!
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