New York, New York, view from the top of the Empire State Building

 

New York, New York, so good they named it twice. I visited New York for the first time in 2009 and stayed in the Manhattan area. Being from the UK I saw similarities, large bustling city, diverse culture, magnificent sights. We visited Staten Island, Statue of Liberty, Little China, Little Italy, Central Park and saw a show on Broadway. I had heard that the New Yorkers were not too welcoming to outsiders. The New York I found was very like my beloved London and the people were so welcoming and friendly I long for my return visit.

24 x 36 Acrylic on canvas board derived from the photograph shown below.

 

Shining City on the Lake

The painting Shining City on the Lake has had a 16 x 10 print purchased by a collector from Clarkson MI. The painting is about the resurgence of Detroit and the trials and tribulation that this great city has been through but with the return of the auto industry and the resilience of the people it will bounce back again. The painting can be viewed on this blog or on www.fineartamerica.com/profile/davebrownart

Enjoy

 



Self Portrait

I created this self portrait whilst looking in a mirror and sketching the results and then taking it to the studio and painted. Its interesting how we each see ourselves maybe not as others see us. I have created a ruddier complexion than the reality and my face is more round and plump. But in that brief moment of looking in the mirror and sketching this is how I appeared to myself. What is your self portrait like, give it a go you may be surprised at the results.

Christ on the Cross

36 x 24 acrylic on canvas board. I have titled this painting Christ on the Cross. The painting shows  Christ victory in death.

Tempest - Zanti XVIIII

24 x 36 acrylic on canvas board. Painting showing the engine of the horse Two horses relaxing in unison.

Shining City On The Lake

24 x 36 acrylic on canvas board derived from an article I had read on Detroit. The article described the troubles that the city had suffered and showed people and houses that had been affected. It then went on to say that a recovery was starting with the resurgence of the automobile industry and the resilience of the people in facing the crisis. The painting shows bright spots shining through the darkness to symbolize and hope that a better future for Detroit lies ahead.

Tempest - Zanti - As One

24 x 36 Acrylic on canvas board. The American Indian ruled the plains and as this painting shows the horse and rider are as one.

Tempest - Zanti XVIII

36 X 24 Acrylic on canvas. Another in the Zanti series. I love the vibrancy of the colors in this piece it shows the energy within the horse.

Tempest - Zanti XVII

36  x 24 Acrylic on canvas board. Another in the Zanti series. I have been quiet of late because I have been working the farm but here is another long overdue.

Tempest - Zanti XVI

36 x 24 Acrylic on Canvas board. Another in the Zanti series. I had talked previously of moving to a 4 acre farm and that has now taken place. It has been a lot of work preparing for Zanti and Summer to be relocated to the farm. 500 feet of fencing just to name one task but they are now over and when I sit on the deck in the morning they are there saying hello. A very pleasant experience. Incidentally that is the name of the township we are now residing in Pleasant Township.

Tempest - Zanti XV

24 x 18 Acrylic on canvas board. The color version of a previously posted black and white of Zanti the thoroughbred/quarterhorse. I will be moving the horses to a 4 acre farm in the near future and look forward to seeing them cavort and run while painting on the deck.

Rainbow Meadows Rescue Ranch 2013 Gala

The annual Rainbow Meadows Rescue Ranch Gala 2013 took place on February 23rd 2013. A fund raising event for the horses. I donated Tempest XII - Zanti framed and matted. The painting was well received with many bidders, the eventual winning bid was $800. The many comments were that they loved the vibrant colors which were in keeping with the South Western theme of the evening and  that the images that are displayed on this blog and the fineartamerica/davebrownart/profile.html web site do not do justice to the original artwork. I must congratulate the organisers of the Gala for a fun evening with beautiful food once again supplied by Truffles catering and the winners of the event are the horses.

Tempest - Zanti IV

36 x 24 Acrylic on canvas board. Another in the Tempest series. Here's looking at you kid.

Tempest - Summer Paint

24 x 18 acrylic on canvas board. Summer the Paint horse looking out into the pasture and the beautiful blue sky that Kansas is known for. She has a "top hat" and also markings on the front. This would have been a prized horse by the native american Indians for when going into battle they felt that they were invincible with the shield and top hat markings on the horse.

Tempest - Zanti III

24 X 36 Acrylic on canvas board. Love the color and vibrancy on this latest art work. The art feels alive and kicking.

Tempest XIIII - Zanti in color

24 x 36 Acrylic on canvas board. The color version of Tempest XIIII - Zanti

Tempest XIIII - Zanti

24 x 36 Acrylic on canvas board. Painting of Zanti the thoroughbred/quarterhorse that resides in the red barn with Summer the paint. She is the dominant horse of the two of them despite being the oldest.

Tempest XII - Zanti

24 x 36 Acrylic on canvas board. This is the follow on color version from Tempest XI which is the monochrome version of Zanti the thoroughbred/ quarter horse that I am proud to say is mine, she is 26 years old but has more spirit than a teenager, wonderful temperament and joy to be with.

Tempest X1 - Zanti

24 x 36 Acrylic on canvas board of my thoroughbred/quarter horse Zanti. She is 26 years of age but has the spirit of a teenager.

Tempest X - Venetian Glass Horse

24 x 36 Acrylic on canvas board, another in the series showing venetian glass horses in a real life setting.