Tropicana Painting By Nathan Rhoads

Year:

Medium:

Oil Painting

Size - (USA):

24 W x 36 H x 1.5 D (inches)

Size - (metric):

61.0 W x 91.4 H x 3.8 D (centimeters)

Theme:

Representational

Edition:

Original

Artwork ID:

641611

PDF Copy:

Artwork Info Sheet (PDF)

Artwork Description:

I have always loved old signs. My designer brain flips out when I see vintage neon signs. So, I am working on a collection of work that embodies those amazing, old neon signs. What intrigues me most about this body of work is the juxtaposition of the sign and the cloudscape behind them. In this painting, I love how different the clouds are from wispy high-altitude clouds, to the puffy cumulus clouds on the horizon. The dramatic sky perfectly frames this iconic vintage sign. These paintings allow me to fully embrace my ‘painterly realistic’ style. I always want my painting to look realistic, but never want it to look like a photo. Because of this, I try and capture great detail with the brushstrokes still visible.

Artwork Keywords:   Vintage Sign, Neon, Clouds, Landscape, Realism, Motel, Tropicana, Motor Hotel, Original Painting

Materials:   Oil Paintings