A collage made from a postcard and various coloured paper . The view and window , cottages and sky were partly added to make it a larger view.
American realism was a movement in art, music and literature that depicted contemporary social realities and the lives and daily activities of ordinary people. The movement began in literature in the mid-19th century and became a major trend in visual art in the early 20th century. Whether it was a cultural depiction or a picturesque view of downtown New York City, American realist works sought to define what was real.
I have time to draw and paint more after years of volunteer work for the St. Care Foundation The Gambia. Inspiration I got in the Gambia where I also lived. The colors, the population and life is a great source of inspiration. But also the quieter.. Read more…