Comment by Sharron Boxenbaum on March 24, 2012 at 8:58am

This looks like an absolutely huge work! I can't believe it's only 10 x 8"!! All the tension and sense of movement is wonderful! A very exciting piece!

Comment by Leon Holmes on March 24, 2012 at 9:05am

Thanks Sharron, It was a scene I have seen walking past a few times in the last weeks and I thought it could be interesting to tackle it. I like my Nature landscapes more but the light on the skyline grabed my attemntion. I'm still lookingfor a good vantage point overlooking this city :)

Comment by Lynne Haines on March 24, 2012 at 10:09pm

Fabulous.  Do you know Nikolai Kraneis in Berlin?  He is on this site.  He came and painted with me last year for our Plein Air Artist Retreat.  I think the video should be on this site.  I'll have to repost it if it isn't.

Comment by Cecile Hines on March 25, 2012 at 8:58am

Lovely! The tracks and trains lend themselves well to directing the eye, really well done

Comment by Leon Holmes on March 25, 2012 at 1:13pm

Thanks guys, I don't know Nikolai but I will look him up. Cheers :)

Comment by Georgina Rey on March 27, 2012 at 5:36am

i like the way to do the back buildings...so difficult to just suggest!

Comment by Leon Holmes on March 27, 2012 at 5:39am

This was my main goal for the morning. to paint the distant buildings. but without the forgroud they have little interest ;)

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