My fascination with neon continues… introducing, the Snow King Motel… a glowing gem, nestled at the foot of Snow King mountain.
Before I left Teton Village in December, I made note of this sign. As it happens, I found myself strolling by on an unseasonably warm day in March, armed with my camera. Yes I did. I shot em’.
And now… the entire process, captured in time-lapse, and narrated by yours truly.
Stark, basic outlines… capture the gesture and go.
Orange you glad to see an underpainting? Don’t roll your eyes at me.
Mmmm… cadmium red medium for good measure.
I loved the natural cloud drama… so I went with it.
Drawing the letters, and blacking out the rest… time-consuming, but necessary… and since I’m a Virgo… fun.
Really focusing on the spectrum of glowing tones… there are many strange colors to behold… grey, purple, pink, mint green.
Once those tubes are popped and the reflective light hits the trees… it’s time to sign. I share this photo to contrast with the professional capture by my local go-to, Jeffrey Kaphan.
Boom! I’m delighted to report, I have another gigantic neon (4’X4′) of the 4-Winds under way… as well as four commissions. More to come.
New Paintings. Works-in-Progress. Insider Art Market Information.
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