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construction site : los angeles

"construction site : los angeles"
30X22 inches
watercolor on saunders paper
thomas w. schaller
06 may 2011

i was in downtown los angeles looking for an inspiring subject to paint -
wouldn't have guessed that it would be right there in the parking lot next to me.
the light here has been so brilliant lately - making for those deep, luminous shadows.

the objects might not be anything special, but the play of dark/light - sun / shade seemed
really outstanding to me. 
this is right off alvarado, next to macarthur park.

  

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9 Responses to construction site : los angeles

This is outstanding Tom. You have quite an eye for choosing what will make a great painting. Who would have thought a construction site would work. Fantastic!

By Patty Schwarz · via thomasschaller.com · 184 months ago

Thank you Patty so much - Beautiful light is everywhere-)

By Thomas W Schaller · via tschaller.fineartstudioonline.com · 184 months ago

A great reminder that there is beauty and inspriation in the mundane . . . especially when you have the command of color and light. Super as always . . .

By Kathryn Kight · via thomasschaller.com · 183 months ago

This is beautiful, did you paint this watercolor at the location a la plein air or from a photograph you made?

Best wishes, Sara

By sara · via thomasschaller.com · 178 months ago

thank you sara - this was almost completely on site, but because of the larger size, was finished in the studio. cheers - tom

By tom · via thomasschaller.com · 178 months ago

Thank you for your quick reply. How long did the painting take?

By sara · via thomasschaller.com · 178 months ago

start to finish - about 3 to 4 hours

By tom · via thomasschaller.com · 178 months ago

Your eye transforms the mundane into magic—capturing how light sculpts depth in ordinary spaces. The dance of shadows at MacArthur Park turns concrete into poetry. A testament to finding art everywhere.

By James Jhonson · via thomasschaller.com · 19 months ago

Stunning work! The "Construction Site – Los Angeles" watercolor beautifully captures the interplay of light and shadow amidst the urban landscape. Thomas Schaller's ability to transform a seemingly mundane construction scene into a compelling narrative is remarkable. The dynamic composition and masterful use of watercolor techniques make this piece a standout example of architectural art.

By Alex Smith · via thomasschaller.com · 11 months ago

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