New York – New York
Saturday, February 5th, 2011019-005_New-York-New-York.jpg
Unmistakably New York City, late in the day, late in the year. Empire State Building, of course, and those ubiquitous roof top water towers typical of the New York City skyline. Something about this urban painting evokes the work of American realist painter, Edward Hopper (Editor’s note: maybe because Hopper paid particular attention to geometrical design and strong light; or maybe due to the way Hopper’s paintings highlight the seemingly mundane and typical scenes in our everyday life).
In the 1800s, New York City required that all buildings higher than six stories be equipped with a rooftop water tower. As a result, giant storage tanks are a common sight in Manhattan. The original water tower builders were barrel makers who expanded their craft to meet a modern need as buildings in the city grew taller in height. Even today, no sealant is used to hold the water in. In modern times, the towers have become fashionable in some circles.
The Empire State Building, outlined in the background of this painting, is the world-famous 102-story landmark Art Deco skyscraper that is so entwined with the identity of New York City. Located at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and West 34th Street, it stood as the world’s tallest building for more than 40 years, from its completion in 1931 until 1972.
019-005 keywords
New York, New York City, Manhattan, urban scene, Empire State building, urban atmosphere, architecture, city scape, watercolor, painting, fine art, urban light.
Two Towers ~ Four Paintings
Saturday, February 5th, 2011New York Impressions
Two Towers ~ Four Paintings
by
Daniel Dayley
The image set depicted on this page, four paintings by artist Daniel Dayley, takes us back to a more innocent time in the era before the 9/11 attacks. These wonderful New York City scenes have a sentimental impact and offers viewers the opportunity to remember what was once a dynamic part of the city’s dramatic skyline.
These images are an excellent addition to a publisher’s line in normal times, but even more so now, in view of the timing of the Tenth Year Anniversary of the 9/11 event. Daniel’s past publisher associations have produced over 100,000 print sales. Now, after a hiatus from fine art licensing, Daniel Dayley is back!
ID# 019-004 ” Soho-West Broadway”
© Daniel Dayley
This scene looks south down West Broadway in Soho, Manhattan. It’s a similar perspective to the “City Light” painting, but with a broader view taking in more of the street scene. This image has a different feeling than “City Light”. The streets of New York can be so full and yet lonely at the same time.
ID# 019-003 ” Downtown in- Bloom”
© Daniel Dayley
Fifth Avenue looking south toward Washington Square with the World Trade Towers beyond. An early summer day with abundant blossoms and buildings. I love the blend of the classical design of the Washington Monument, the modern architecture of some of the tall buildings with the greenery. So many things echo each other in this scene: the archway of the monument, the arched windows in the building to the left, the arched awning of the entryway to the buiding on the left, the sweeping arch of the street lamps, the curves of the tulips and their leaves. And, of course, these echoing curves serve as counterpoints to all those rectangles, dozens of rectangles.
ID# 019-022 ” Air-Waves”
© Daniel Dayley
All that architecture, the geometry, and then laundry? Beats going down to laundry facilities in the basement. This scene is from lower Manhattan’s West Side. The World Trade Towers beyond rise above the atmospheric mist of the city.
ID# 019-001 “City Light”
© Daniel Dayley
Looking down West Broadway in Lower Manhattan, with the World Trade Towers in thebackground. Admirers say there is something ghost-like about the towers. I was so inspired by the way the light plays with the urban atmosphere in the city, as well as by the contrast of tender greenery and tough urbanity. The original painting was painted several years before the 9/11 attacks. We’ll never forget that day.
NYC in Bloom
Saturday, February 5th, 2011Image ID# 
019-003_Downtown-in-Bloom.jpg – Fifth Avenue looking south toward Washington Square with the World Trade Towers beyond. An early summer day with abundant blossoms and buildings. I love the blend of the classical design of the Washington Monument, the modern architecture of some of the tall buildings with the greenery. So many things echo each other in this scene: the archway of the monument, the arched windows in the building to the left, the arched awning of the entryway to the building on the left, the sweeping arch of the street lamps, the curves of the tulips and their leaves. And, of course, these echoing curves serve as counterpoints to all those rectangles, dozens of rectangles.
Background
Fifth Avenue hosts some of New York’s most recognizable landmarks, shops, parks, and museums; but, Washington Square Park has been completely closed to traffic since 1959.
Washington Square Park is one of the best-known of New York City’s 1,900 public parks. It is a landmark in the Manhattan neighborhood of Greenwich Village, as well as a meeting place and center for cultural activity. While the Park contains many flower beds and trees, little of the park is used for plantings due to the paving. The two prominent features are Washington’s Arch and a large fountain.
019-003 keywords – Fifth Avenue, New York, New York City, Washington Square, World Trade Towers, World Trade Center, Downtown, architecture, classical architecture, blossoms and buildings, urban atmosphere, city scape, urban scene, watercolor, painting, fine art, 9/11 event, September 11, street scene, Manhattan, urban light.
City Light ~ NYC
Thursday, January 27th, 2011New York Impressions
019-001_720.jpg “City Light“
The image depicted on this page, “City Light“, by artist Daniel Dayley, takes us back to a more innocent time in the era before the 9/11 attacks.
This wonderful impressionistic New York City scene has a sentimental impact and offers viewers the opportunity to remember what was once a dynamic part of the city’s dramatic skyline.
The image is an excellent addition to a publisher’s line in normal times, but even more so now, in view of the timing of the Tenth Year Anniversary of the 9/11 event.
Daniel Dayley is well known for his interpretations of New York City. His repertoire includes images featuring the Trade Towers as well as other New York area images.
About the “City Light” Painting
Looking down West Broadway in Lower Manhattan, with the World Trade Towers in the background. Admirers of my work say there is something ghost-like about the towers, and something foreboding about the image in general. I was so inspired by the way the light plays with the urban atmosphere in the city, as well as by the contrast of tender greenery and tough urbanity (a common theme in much of my urban scenes). The original painting was painted about 12 years before the 9/11 event. We’ll never forget that day.
About Daniel Dayley
Daniel’s past publisher associations have produced over 100,000 print sales. Now, after a hiatus from fine art licensing, Daniel Dayley is back!
Daniel began working in watercolor in 1973, and has been attracted to the medium’s luminosity and depth of color ever since. Daniel says, “The general goal with any of my paintings is to provide the viewer with a sense of genuine appreciation and wonder – a momentary pause from the fast paced lifestyle of our times.” Daniel currently works out of his studio in Colorado, where he resides with his family.
019-001 keywords – Lower Manhattan,street scene, New York, New York City, architecture, World Trade Towers, World Trade Center, urban atmosphere, urban scene, skyline, watercolor, painting, fine art, city scape, 9/11 event, September 11, West Broadway, Manhattan, urban light.
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Val Stokes Art
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
About Val Stokes
New Zealand artist Val Stokes has always loved art and started drawing at age four. After secondary school, favouring art, she worked for an advertising agency; then art free-lancing from home. Later came the opportunity to paint what appealed to her, mastering a variety of mediums; including pastel, acrylic, oils and watercolours.
She is well known for her cat and rustic subjects. Her original paintings are in collections world-wide.
“When I paint I sometimes feel I am in another dimension. I love painting and try to work at it every day…”
Mark Waller Art
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
… Landscapes, Whales and Angels
After several years in the workaday world, Mark Waller realized that he was meant to be an artist, and completed coursework in art (despite his formal training, he considers himself to be primarily self taught).
He looks at the world differently, and delights in keeping life simple and enjoying the priceless treasures that the world provides. His extraordinary world view translates directly to amazing surrealistic pieces incorporating his mastery of technique and keen powers of observation.
