Lead Strips

[Hermes2020]

I am almost embarrassed to show this here after seeing Katie's magnificent Blues painting. But I guess that is the beauty of being here: getting inspired by and learning from one's betters. Anyway, here is a 900 x 900 mm oil painting incorporating very old strips of lead from the roof of a house with street number 28. It was made for a specific location, namely, the entrance to my apartment. My effort also uses lots of blues and textures.

 

[Katie]

It's lovely. You've nailed the blue perfectly and with a distressed vibe to boot. The red stripe is a nice touch.

 

[Hermes2020]

It's lovely. You've nailed the blue perfectly and with a distressed vibe to boot. The red stripe is a nice touch.

Thank you for your kind words. If you don't mind, I hope to absorb some of your knowledge and use it in my own work!

 

[snoball]

I like the blues, I like the texture (especially the skips in the paint on the blue), I like the lead strips and the red strip. The whole thing is very cohesive.

 

[Hermes2020]

I like the blues, I like the texture (especially the skips in the paint on the blue), I like the lead strips and the red strip. The whole thing is very cohesive.

Thank you!

 

[laf.art]

What a lovely piece to welcome you home each day. Love the lead

 

[Hermes2020]

What a lovely piece to welcome you home each day. Love the lead

Thank you so much. I think I should post a photo showing it on the wall.

 

[laf.art]

That would be cool

 

[Artyczar]

I love that blue! Wow.

 

[Hermes2020]

I love that blue! Wow.

Thank you!

 

[Hermes2020]

That would be cool

OK, here it is in situ.

 

[Katie]

OK, here it is in situ.

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A wonderful piece of art, and it looks fantastic in that spot.

 

[Hermes2020]

A wonderful piece of art, and it looks fantastic in that spot.

Katie, coming from you that's very flattering. You've made my day!

 

[trufflecat]

Very striking, with a beautiful blue. Looks great on the wall!

 

[Maybenartist]

I had a similar type painting in my hallway, it was my favourite painting to sit and stare at.
All your work has a quality that I admire.

 

[Hermes2020]

I had a similar type painting in my hallway, it was my favourite painting to sit and stare at.
All your work has a quality that I admire.

Nice comment, thank you.

 

[Trier]

Katie said it for me. A very appealing piece.