This painting was a Christmas gift for my little brother, David, in 2010. I painted it from a photo my husband took in Portland.
"Cyclist on a Bridge" Acrylic on canvas, 24x36"
We were biking over the floating bridge that runs along the Willamette River. It's part of a 10-mile loop along part of the Springwater Corridor Trail in the city. David ran with us. The figure in the painting is my mom.
My brothers and I grew up in Portland and now we're all living elsewhere and missing it very much. I thought this was a good painting to share with David. There's even a bit of his beloved Rose Garden (home of the Trail Blazers!) in the background.
I generally prefer oil over acrylic, but in this case I didn't have time to wait for oils to dry. I enjoyed working with all those arching bridges and freeways in the background and with the murky greys in the water and sky that are so characteristic of Portland.
Samantha, I think it's fantastic that you've started this blog! I'm amazed at your ability and possibly even more amazed that I tend to take your talents for granted after you've been so good for so long!!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this picture! It always brings back such great memories with the family and the colors are so true of Portland. You make me super proud!
-David