Tom painted this after visiting Greektown in Detroit, Michigan. He wrote:
I got to this location early in the afternoon. I did this with backlighting. This way the people near the truck appear as silhouettes and the flags look as if light is showing through them. Shadows are cast from all of the objects. In addition, I used the technique of perspective (objects further in the distance become smaller), so it looks like you can walk right down the street. I also suggest using a car, person, or animal to add interest.
Comments on Light and Shadow
Christine Roach @ 10:51 am
This painting is absolutely gorgeous!
Sarah @ 11:38 am
I would love to hop into this painting and walk down this street.
nicole @ 9:46 am
This is a pretty painting. I love the tree
Jennifer @ 10:21 am
Fun painting and great memory! Hopefully we can go again soon!!
Susie @ 12:53 am
You are right! It does seem to beckon me to walk down the street. I love the flags and the shadows they cast below.