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Michael Alford
If on a Winters Night I-original impressionism London cityscape oil painting-Art

2023

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"If on a Winter’s Night I" by Michael Alford is a captivating original impressionistic cityscape that immerses viewers in the enchanting beauty of a winter evening in London. Crafted with masterful brushstrokes in oil on board, this painting captures the allure of iconic London architecture, the warm glow of street lights, and the quiet activity of people browsing through the night scene. The composition unfolds against the backdrop of a winter night, with the cityscape adorned in dark earth tones, black, and gold. The carefully chosen color scheme evokes a sense of coziness and intimacy, while the interplay of light and shadow creates a poetic atmosphere. Street lights cast a gentle radiance on the architecture, inviting viewers to explore the details of the iconic London surroundings. The figurative element comes to life with the depiction of people engaged in quiet activities, perhaps browsing through shops or enjoying a leisurely stroll. Alford's impressionistic style blends realism and abstraction, capturing the essence of urban life in a way that sparks the imagination. The play of light on the figures adds a sense of movement and life to the scene. The painting is elegantly framed, featuring the artist's signature, and is ready to be displayed. The framing enhances the overall presentation, complementing the atmospheric quality of the artwork. "If on a Winter’s Night I" is a timeless piece that invites viewers to experience the magic of a winter evening in the heart of London. This original impressionistic figurative cityscape is currently available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art in Chelsea and online. Don't miss the opportunity to bring the beauty and warmth of this winter night scene into your art collection. Artist biography: Michael’s varied body of work reflects his interest in many types of painting. He is well known for powerful cityscapes of contemporary urban centers—especially London—and for landscapes that capture diverse geographies through the eyes of a passionate traveler. His paintings of figures, clothed and nude, are sought after for their combination of fine draughtsmanship, acute observation and sense of drama. A sensitive portraitist, Michael is frequently commissioned to paint individuals and groups. Travel remains and important source of inspiration for Michael’s work. Driven by a love for plein air sketching and painting from life, Michael’s recent trips have taken him to India, East Africa, the Middle East, Europe, the Caribbean and North America. He has twice been appointed war artist to the British Military, accompanying troops to Helmand Province in 2011 and again in 2013. Michael has been awarded several prizes including the Green and Stone Oil Painting Prize, the Agnes Reeve Memorial Prize for best painting of London, and the Prima Luce Mural prize. Michael is a serving council member of the Chelsea Arts Society. “Painting for me is recapturing the experience of seeing, without being too literal-minded about what that experience is or means. My work always starts with direct observation of the visible world. It can be broad and sweeping, as in landscapes or cityscapes, or very close and intimate, as in figures, nudes or interiors. I often go out looking for subjects and return to the studio with sketches or drawings. These I use as a starting point for a process that turns raw observation, impressions, into something more abstract and evocative. The process often involves cutting out visual distractions and transient effects so that the resulting image has more power. Time acts as an important filter for me and so does physical distance between the initial sketch and the painting. Both help me distil the memory and pick out the essential forms. My overall aim is to communicate my experience of seeing, to convey—through the use of light and shadow and mood—some of the magic and mystery I feel when I look at the world.”
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