"New York City Street" Painting Almost Done

I'm almost done with this one ... and it's been challenging! Sometimes I just wish I could get it right from first stroke to the last, but that rarely happens. There is a huge difference in complexity when dealing with a large canvas over a smaller one. Perhaps that's due to the added pressure that comes with trying to make sure all the time spent is worth it.

I do like the excitement of the street. The vibrancy and action.

See an earlier version of this painting here. This also follows with the same contrasts and similar palette to my "Dining Al Fresco" painting.

"New York City Street" work in progress, oil on Senso linen, 30"h x 40"w, copyright Jill Banks 2009.

New Works in New York

Just a quick note ... Chelsea 32 Gallery, a new New York City gallery came to the Atelier yesterday to select work from me (Jill Banks), Elaine Elinsky, and Jennifer Duncan for their new exhibition. So, off went four oil paintings of donuts, one cupcake, "Boscs and Business Cards," a restaurant scene, and a watercolor wash/pen & ink Venice scene.

The gallery is located at 2 West 32nd Street, New York, NY. Contact the gallery at (646) 548-7991.

Shown: "Boscs and Business Cards," oil, 10"h x 8"w, copyright Jill Banks 2006 and "Canal," watercolor wash and pen & ink, 14"h x 11"w (inside mat), 20"h x 16"w (outside mat), copyright Jill Banks 2008.

The Artists' Atelier, 1144 Walker Road, Suite G, Great Falls, VA -- will be open today (Saturday), noon to 4pm.