Monday, March 28, 2011

Toronto Streetcar and March Sun


12x12 oil on gallery wrap canvas Sold
When taking photos, I think the general theory is that the best time to take them is before 10 A.M. or after 2 P.M. The light and the colors are much rich at these times. I took this photo around 4 P.M. and I liked the contrast between the dark buildings and the light coming around the corner.
This is a "double" Toronto Streetcar, at the corner of St. Patrick and Queen Street.

10 comments:

shirley fachilla said...

A painting that resonantes with feeling. Reminds me of the city spaces painted by Hopper.

mary maxam said...

I have to remember this and thanks for writing on it. A beautifully lit-up painting!

Karen Werner said...

Fantastic design. Interesting and dramatic. Great painting!

SUSAN RODEN said...

Lovely cast of shadows Catherine

Carol Schiff Daily Painting said...

Happy to see the sun has returned to Canada. Great light effects in this painting.

Ramesh Jhawar said...

Wonderful work as always :)

Dewberry Fine Art said...

Love the way you handle light and shadow.

Karen Bruson said...

Wonderful palette.

Donald Diddams said...

Spring! This is beautiful, and you nailed it with the light. I really love the sky as you look toward the sun.

Unknown said...

Catherine, I don't think you are capable of every having a bad composition. Love the subtle buildings in the distance.