"Iris" 8'x 8"

Oil on Hardboard 8"x 8"
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I like trying different approaches to lighting when setting up still lifes. This painting has two light sources. One is the defused light from a window on the right and the other is from underneath. This lighting lends itself to lost edges and long shadows both of which I like.

If you are interested in purchasing “Iris” please email me at collierart@hotmail.com

“Cymbidium” 8”x 8”

Oil on Hardboard 8"x 8"

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If you are interested in purchasing “Cymbidium” please email me at collierart@hotmail.com

"Palace Theater" 6"x 6"

Oil on Hardboard 6"x 6"
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I’ve always loved vintage neon signs. They are works of art. A couple of weeks ago I made an early Sunday morning drive into downtown Los Angeles. On Broadway you can find some wonderful examples of theater marquees for the early to mid 1900’s. A few of the theaters are still in use, but most are in pretty bad condition. This is a painting of a portion of the Palace Theater marquee. The theater opened in 1911.

While I was wandering around photographing these great signs I was trying to imagine what Broadway must have been like on a Friday or Saturday night when these theaters were in their glory. Unfortunately this area is very run down now.

This spring I am going to try to get to the Boneyard in Las Vegas. From the pictures I’ve seen it looks like a great place.