Ultimate Orange
Outside my studio, I’ve had construction for the past year, longer actually. Construction is accompanied by a plethora of orange warning signs, of course. Whether by design or not, this year the City planted orange tulips and so, looking out, I’m confronted by orange.The flower beds are spectacularly vibrant, and this got me thinking – why are the tulips just a little more vibrant than the neighboring construction signs? The reflective, almost fluorescent signs are as bright as humans can make them, however the flowers have a distinct edge.
At distance they look to be pure orange, but that’s an illusion: in fact an orange outer moves to yellow and then dark in the centre. It’s the play between values and colours that makes them so vibrant, compared to the uniform orange of signage. That’s why I often use two colours together: being careful not to overly mix, the eye picks up variations which makes it brighter, more impactful.
Plein-air season kicks into high gear – this week it’s Lake Leamy Park
Lake Leamy Park – 09:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m Wednesday 31 May.
A great spot this time of year, before the beach opens and parking fees commence!
Up-to-date details and map: https://www.breakabrush.com/workshops/
Email david@davidkearn.com and we’ll keep you informed on meet-up details each week, plus contingencies due to weather.
Giclee Prints on Canvas
We are now offering high quality Giclee prints from David’s latest book: on varnished canvas, stretched on a gallery gallery style frame (1.5″ deep) and all ready to hang. A range of sizes is available.
Colour match and quality of each print is supervised by David and signed on the reverse. https://www.davidkearn.com/giclee-prints-on-canvas/
Get a Rembrandt Tattoo (in Amsterdam)
The NGC Building Turns 35
https://www.gallery.ca/magazine/in-the-spotlight/uplifting-spirit-for-35-years
The National Gallery of Art in Washington on AI (from Linkedin)
One of these artworks was created by French Impressionist Claude Monet. The other images were made by a robot. Which is the original “Japanese Footbridge?”
Break-a-Brush!
David & France