Rick Hamilton

Hello Big City, Original Painting

2021

Artist Comments
Whimsical skyscrapers in soft pastels with bright pops of yellow and orange rise up against a rust-red background. "This feels like a fun city to visit," says artist Rick Hamilton. Bright and cheerful colors convey the lively atmosphere in this architectural piece. Rick's inspiration comes together from his imagination and daily interactions with others. Sometimes he hears a sentence or phrase during a conversation and it just sticks in his head. He then often writes that phrase on his studio wall before turning it into a painting.

About the Artist
Richard Hamilton began painting 15 years ago when he noticed a young neighbor painting outdoors. It looked like such fun, so he purchased his first materials and has been hooked ever since. Inspiration often strikes during conversation or listening to the radio. "Someone may say a certain phrase or lyric and in my head I will say 'That sounds like a painting!'" Richard paints to make connections with people, and loves to hear how his work makes others feel. He fondly remembers one collector remark that, out of the 400 artworks in his collection, his piece sparked the most conversation.

Words that describe this painting: city, urban, whimsical, buildings, skyscrapers, sharp, angled, bright, fun, architecture, skyline, cityscape, architecture, representational, primitive, acrylic painting, orange

Hello Big City
Rick Hamilton
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Finished black edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2021
36 in. h x 48 in. w x 1.5 in. d
7 lbs. 0 oz.