San Diego Sunset

Title: San Diego Sunset  - Acrylic on Canvas
Price for Signed Original (without frame*): $1,995 USD
Finished size of Original: H 28”x W 20”
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'San Diego Sunset' is a vibrant ode to the fleeting moments of day's end, a canvas awash with the energetic hues and dynamic brushstrokes of a world bathed in the final blaze of twilight. This piece captures the explosive vitality of a sunset, where the sky is a canvas of bright yellows, deep blues, and fiery pinks and reds.

Experience the expressive power of the brushwork, applied with vigor and passion, where every smear and scrape of paint adds to the narrative of movement and change. This technique mirrors the natural forces at play, the dance of wind and water, and the poignant beauty of the sun slipping beyond the horizon.

The striking contrast between warm and cool tones in 'San Diego Sunset' encapsulates the transition from day to night, a daily spectacle that never ceases to stir the soul. The interplay of colors is not just a visual feast but a metaphor for the perpetual cycle of day into night, of light into darkness.

This painting is more than a piece of art; it's a dynamic force, a reminder of the awe-inspiring displays of the natural world.

The Art Critic's Review:
'San Diego Sunset' is an exuberant celebration of color and form, a testament to the abstract expressionist tradition that values the emotional resonance of the paint itself. Critics praise the work for its ability to evoke the majesty and drama of a sunset, all while pushing the boundaries of representation. The bold, gestural brushwork and the juxtaposition of warm and cool tones invite viewers to experience the painting as a sensory and emotional journey, one that reflects the inner landscape as much as the external world. In any setting, 'San Diego Sunset' is sure to be a captivating presence, a source of inspiration, and a visual narrative of nature's most spectacular moments.

This painting is an energetic burst of color, with dynamic brushstrokes that convey movement and vitality. The palette is warm, featuring bright yellows, deep blues, and vibrant pinks and reds, perhaps capturing the essence of a sunset where the sky is ablaze with color.

The brushwork is expressive and seems to be applied with vigor, with the paint smeared and scraped across the canvas, creating a sense of direction and flow. This technique could represent the movement of the elements, like wind or water, or the fleeting moments as the sun dips below the horizon.

There is a contrast between the warm and cool tones that is particularly striking, with the warm colors perhaps representing the last rays of sunlight and the cool colors the onset of evening. The interplay of these colors can be seen as a metaphor for the transition from day to night.

An art critic might point out the abstract expressionist influences in the painting, with its emphasis on spontaneous, gestural application of paint. The piece seems to prioritize the emotional impact of color and the physical act of painting itself over representational accuracy.

This work is likely to evoke a response from viewers that is as much about the internal emotions it stirs as it is about any external landscape it might suggest. It’s a piece that could enliven a space with its boldness and serve as a reminder of the beauty and power of nature's displays.

*Framing: I have found that much like the painting itself, frames can be very personal in style and color. For this reason, all original canvases are priced without framing.  I have a preferred supplier for frames and if you'd like to have the piece shipped with a frame I DO NOT charge a markup on the frames and I DO NOT charge any cost for framing the art. Depending on your frame choice, there may be an increased shipping cost due to the weight of a frame you choose.  I am happy to work with you to select a frame or ship it without one.