On Saturday, I told you all that we had just sent a bunch of Mr. Handsome’s paintings to a venue in New York City. Several of you asked to see the paintings that we sent. Below are pictures of the New York City themed art that my husband created with the venue in mind. We also sent a variety of other paintings, including musical instruments, a cow, and a few abstracts.
My favorite is the one at the top of the Brooklyn Bridge. If you enjoy history as much as I do, you have probably seen old photos of the bridge. I suggested that my husband create a painting that looks like a vintage photograph, and I think he accomplished that beautifully. The second painting is of the full Manhattan skyline, with the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge on either ends. The third painting is the Empire State Building, and the fourth is a smaller skyline with the bridge.
I really like your New York paintings Mr H. They are bold, strong, unique and original. They certainly evoke a lot of emotion for me using the black and white, or sepia effect. I like the reflections in the statue of liberty as well. I see New York in a whole new way. Thank you for sharing these. Really well done. Eileen
He says thank you very much, Eileen.
Ellie
You are welcome. Please let us know how the paintings are received in New York and if you go there. Best wishes.
His work is very nice.
Thank you, CJOHN. 🙂
Ellie
Mr H. has done an admirable set of NYC paintings. It’s interesting that you’ve given some background story too. It also sets us up to want a sequel to these blogs. Please let us know how this goes. I’m guessing the pictures will sell well. Imagine them on a wall with some greenery near by. They would also look cool behind a towering orchid that is in bloom.
Thank you! We will for sure let you know how it goes. We were told that they received the paintings, and they might want us to send a few more.
Ellie
Paintings are beautiful! I especially like the manly tones this time of copper, gold, silver, black etc. that Mr H did. I think my fav would be the Manhattan skyline. I hope they truly sell for you, I don’t know why they wouldn’t!!!! You have came a long way in your painting, Mr H!!!
Thank you, Candi! We appreciate that.
Ellie
Well, I guess I’m the only one that finds these paintings to dark and depressive.
Probably not the only one, and that’s okay. Not everyone’s style and tastes are the same. 🙂
Ellie
I do prefer his animal pictures.
Those paintings are beautiful. Mr. Handsome is so talented.
Joan,Marion and Marilyn
Thank you!
Oh my goodness! These paintings are remarkable. The contrasts of light and dark capture a particular essence of New York. The sepia adds a vintage vibe that reminds me of the days when so many immigrants passed through Ellis Island and came to call New York home. The painting of the skyline with Lady Liberty would be awesome alongside portraits of a family’s relatives who immigrated into American. My favorite is the Brooklyn Bridge too. The perspective draws you in. Your husband has a gift. Good for him to use it and thank you for letting us be part of the process. Are you going to NY to see them displayed? If so, would you take a picture of that for us?
Thank you, Barb! He is touched by your comment. And that was exactly the feel he was going for, the vintage vibe. We would really like to go to NY to see the display. If we do, we will certainly take photos.
Have a lovely day,
Ellie
Unrelated to this post but I would like to ask if u have a winner for the walking workout dvd give-away?
Yep, the winners were Lily K, Samantha, Alicia, and Sunshine.
Ellie
This sounds so exciting! Mr. Handsome’s paintings are nice, bold and unique. It would be a fun experience for you guys to go to New York! Jane
Thanks for sharing the paintings with us, Ellie and Mr. H.
My favorite was the New York skyline. Seeing the One World Trade Center gives me a feeling of hope even when we have to rebuild.
Mr H and you could do a black t shirt series with different city skylines, and advertised on your blogs!
Do you think his skylines could go on a mans t shirt? What does Mr H. think of that idea? Would he wear that?
That’s in interesting idea. Guess he needs to paint some more city skylines.
An idea I’ve had is that making patches that could go over those yucky things on t shirts and jackets (such as ‘Ace Electrics’ Ron, for example), that way good clothing could still be used by another person. If some of these pictures were made smaller and into patches that might look good. You don’t have to post this.
They are different, but I like them. I think it is the color that makes them special. My favorites are 2 and 4 of the New York skylines but the Empire State building is pretty cool too. Hope he gets a good price for them all.
I have followed your blog since the beginning, but this is my first comment. 🙂 I just wanted to say, I think it would be beautiful if Mr. Handsome used your pictures of Cadillac Mountain for inspiration for some paintings.
I think that’s a great idea. I’ll tell him. Thanks for being a loyal reader. 🙂 Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Ellie
Mr Handsome U know why your art work, works, is there is texture+movement, and that is why I love them!!!!