The Doorways of Rome
Lately I’ve taken to doing a few small paintings and studies of doors around Rome. The lights and shadows are irresistible!
The Blue Door, Piazza della Torretta8×6″Oil on Linen Panel©Kelly Medfordclick here for purchase informationWhen it’s hard to get a wide view because of narrow streets or after an already long day of painting, a quicker smaller painting is fun and a good study of light and shadow. It also keeps my drawing in paint skills sharp.
2 Doors, Via degli Acetari8×6″Oil on Linen Panel©Kelly Medfordclick here for purchase informationThe contrast of light and shadows combined with the rich colors is what I love the most about painting in Rome.Upcoming Exhibition:Group Exhibition of Roman CityscapesStudio-9Vicolo della Moretta, 9RomeOpening Reception Friday, June 216:30-9 p.m.Come and paint or sketch in Italy.Click here to see upcoming workshops
Vandy
June 16, 2013 at 11:40 pmDoors are such fascinating subjects. They provoke the imagination by hinting at what might be behind them. Every one has its own personality. Lovely paintings.
Kelly Medford
July 4, 2013 at 9:06 amThank you for your comments Vindy and too true that each door has its own personality, so eloquently said. I had never thought about it before until I painted several in a row, seeing how really each one is so unique. Another thing to admire and appreciate about Italy!