The “Azure & Asphalt” series has been in development for over 10 years. You’ll find many of the paintings and studies from the series throughout this blog. The series explores the light and abstract patterns formed by reflected sunlight on the streets and rooftops at sunset, right here in the Seattle neighborhood where I live.
What’s fascinating about a series that lasts so long is how much the work changes over the years. At the start, the plein air studies (three of which are featured in this video) were rough. They only hinted at the patterns and light strategies that would drive the later paintings. Over time, the paintings became increasingly atmospheric, luminous, and abstract. The short video features 11 paintings, including three of the more recent pastels.
See the complete Azure and Asphalt series.
See all the Urban Pastels from this series.
Additional Resources
VIDEO: Landscape Composition: Integration, Variation, and Movement in the “Azure & Asphalt” Series
Landscape Painting Demonstration: Beyond Observed Color with “September Light”