Amethyst Sky When I discover magical places

When I discover magical places like this

and I painted this over a panel that I initially tinted with reds and earth tones to contrast with all of the summer green

hypnotized by the water washing down my windshield

I enjoyed the added effect of a super cool rim light on the sunlit pedestrians

when just a fraction of a second could make all of the difference visually

Amethyst Sky When I discover magical placesI've always been interested in the "puzzle piece" patterns of light and dark shapes within subjects, and in my recent works I'm exploring this interest to a greater extent. With this subject from Lower Manhattan in New York City, I enjoyed the added effect of a super cool rim light on the sunlit pedestrians. I caught this moment during a mild late fall afternoon, when the steep angle of the sunlight yields dramatic and fun shadows.