The Colours of Night, King Street, Toronto

16 x 16 oil on canvas paper

This painting is another study on paper. I wanted to see if the colours would work ok together before doing it on a larger scale. I like the way it turned out. The light on the Standard Life Building at 121 King street West changes colours, illuminating the entire corner in pink, purple, or blue. I never tire of finding new compositions for this corner.

A wet snow was falling, adding to the atmosphere.

I Dreamed in Pink and Purple, King Street, Toronto

8 x 10 oil on canvas

I've painted this corner before.The rotating light on the Standard Life Building changes the colours on everything around it. It is a perfect example of how light changes the colours of what we see and perceive. I captured this photo as the light was pink/purple.

The colours this young woman was wearing added a nice moody feel to the scene. She is crossing York Street during a misty rain.

 

Rainy Night at the Theatre, King and York

36 x 48 oil on canvas

The colours were quite different in this piece. I like this corner at King and York. The colours of all the surrounding elements change with the light on the Standard Life Building. The building across the street changes from mauve to blue, depending on the reflecting light. I have to admit it was challenging.

This couple heads home after an evening at the Theatre on King Street. The Standard Life Building is on the right, its yellow lights glowing in the night rain.