Architectural detail (Face) Print

Living in an older, large urban environment I find architectural details as interesting as the vistas of streets and alleys. I frequently use a close-up view as subject matter. I find gates, cornerstones, pediments, relief sculptures, etc. from different decades. The weathering effects, cracked or crumbled, rusted or muted colors of the surfaces or objects guide my composition. I find the freedom in the deteriorating surfaces to create my own color scheme to enhance the abstract quality these close-up views offer. I use a layered approach to my drawing. I start with one color and cover the whole surface. I use a subtractive method of pulling (erasing) out the areas of highlights. Then slowly build up layers of color marks to enhance the middle ground and deepen the shadows. I do some blending, but I prefer the mark making to build up the sense of texture and deterioration.

Print:Giclee on Fine Art Paper

Size:8 W x 10 H x 0.1 D in

Size with Frame:13.25 W x 15.25 H x 1.2 D in

Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.