Thursday, November 4, 2010

Silver Light, Queen Street

8x8 oil on canvas
Just before the sun disappeared behind the buildings, this "silvery light" cast shadows on Queen Street in Toronto. When the sun starts to go "down" at this time of year, there is a very small window of opportunity to capture it. The City TV building can be seen in the background.

11 comments:

Kim Rempel said...

Lovely! Almost a little spooky but in a good way ; )

Carol Horzempa said...

Catherine, I love the cast shadows and highlights! Your painting reminds me a little bit of one of my favorite artist, Edward Hopper.

myra anderson said...

wonderful light and shadow!

Jan Yates, SCA, Canada said...

I agree w Carol. they DO have an Edward Hopper feel!

Unknown said...

Wow, what a striking painting.

Gwen Bell said...

Love those long long shadows...wonderful!

mary maxam said...

so great! you always set such wonderful mood

Ramesh Jhawar said...

Very nice, Catherine!

Mary Anne Cary said...

Very cool! I love your color palette, accurate for this time of year. That setting sun color is so different. Great shadows!

r garriott said...

Exquisite...love the long, long shadows.

Montag said...

Incredible!
I've been away. When did this "cityscape noir" develop? It's great.