Prague at Dusk

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not surprised you're pleased with this magnificent painting. Regards to Oscar, your well-travelled hound.

Posted by Robert Jones, NAPA on Wed 27 Jan 19:19:57

Thanks for your kind comments, Robert. This was a labour of love; according to my log, it took 84 hours to complete, a new record for me.

Posted by Richard Harpum on Thu 28 Jan 06:28:55

Beuatiful work. I like the colors and lightd/shodows.

Posted by Abraham Fisher on Wed 03 Feb 17:36:56

Thanks, Abraham

Posted by Richard Harpum on Thu 04 Feb 06:20:11

The lighting is beautiful.

Posted by Paul Joseph on Sat 13 Feb 12:02:12

Paul, Thanks for your kind comments.

Posted by Richard Harpum on Sun 14 Feb 07:09:20

Hi Richard, Yes, it looks like we were in a similar position at a similar time of day. I love this painting of yours - the sky is fantastic, and the detailing is the buildings excellent. I tend to avoid lots of windows! I do like experimenting with different media, and currently love using the water soluble oils because of the way I can manipulate them over time. I did try watercolour for a while but with one or two exceptions, seemed to create images that lacked the sparkle watercolour should give - I think that must be down to lack of practise.

Posted by Julie Bosley on Tue 14 Feb 09:31:47

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31/03/2015

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24" x 36". Prague is one of my favourite European cities and I was fortunate enough to visit on business a few years ago. This scene is based on a series of photographs taken from Charles Bridge. I have used a considerable amount of artistic licence, changing the sky, adding flood lighting to the main buildings and modifying the perspective to add interest. As with many of my paintings, I have also made extensive use of golden ratios, notably with the position of the sun, the various roof lines and key buildings. In the background is Prague Castle with St. Vitus Cathedral positioned in front of the setting sun. Looking west along the bridge are the Lesser Town Towers and the magnificent St. Nicholas Cathedral. My favourite dog, Oscar, makes another appearance, here seen crossing the bridge in front of Saints Norbert of Xanten, Wenceslas and Sigismund. This painting took longer to complete than any other to date but I am pleased with the final result. Please visit my web site at: www.richardharpum.com

About the Artist

Richard Harpum

Award-winning artist, Richard Harpum, paints mainly with acrylics on canvas or board but also paints watercolour florals. He works in a realist style and pays meticulous attention to detail. Richard's primary areas of focus are landscapes, seascapes and cityscapes but he also paints still…

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