Ed Hopper windows

(C) 2019 Dale DiMauro

Recently, I have returned to painting New England houses and snow scenes. This is a detail from a watercolor in progress. 

There have been numerous complements on the windows painted. There is an Ed Hopper quality to the natural light projecting across the interior walls. In addition, the austere quality of the window treatment and sparse decorations make for a striking presentation. Perhaps, it makes one question what is going on with this room in question.

It further emphasizes the importance of keeping the painting simple with bold washes where possible. In fact, after the New Year, I promised myself I would paint with the largest brush I could use for any given task. Perhaps, this way I would noodle around less and avoid going back into an existing wash.

In the process of initiating these recent paintings, I have come to realize how broader my thinking has evolved when it comes to color mixing. By habit I write down in a journal any color combination I read about or come upon which peaks my interest. As a result, I am forever testing out new and exciting color combinations. These windows, I believe, have richer colors than I would have come up with in the past.