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Thursday, March 5, 2015

"Historic Train Station" a 16" x 20" fluid acrylic

Historic Train Station by April M. Rimpo

Historic Train Station
16" X 20" Fluid Acrylic on Watercolor Paper
Mounted on a 2" Deep-Cradle Wood Panel
I've been wanting to paint this train station, now museum, for a while. However I've struggled with how to make it look interesting since the building and cobblestone were all similar in color. The front "courtyard" is a large expanse that seemed empty in my photographs.

My first design concept was to transform the scene back to the late 1800s when the station was still in operation. This resulted in the addition of the horse drawn carriages in the distance and the woman in 1880s clothing, but it still needed more color and something to fill that courtyard area.

Recently I decided I could add some potted flowers to the foreground, which not only adds some needed white, but also adds some brighter yellows and a place to repeat and emphasize the reds from the roof and distant building. I placed the flowers so they introduced an interesting curved shape, breaking up the large expanse in front of the building.

I'm so glad I took my time thinking about the design of this painting. I believe the result is far better than my original plan. I'd love to hear your thoughts.

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7 comments:

  1. It is great! I love the flowers in the foreground, a good idea!

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  2. Stunning work April, I love the texture in the trees.

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  3. I've done a lot of trees lately. I guess I'm getting the hang of them. Lots of value difference to show depth is essential.

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  4. Hi April, finally got back to blogger...have to be better at that, but I do read your blog when you link to it. I know it will be difficult keeping up with you, your fine work and your achievements...good year so far...congratulations!

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    1. Thanks, Johanna trying to catch up with business records this week. Like very little painting.

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I look forward to hearing from you. - April

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