Boulevard Smile | 58″ x 60″ | ink, oil & acrylic on canvas | by Brooke Harker | on-hold
Click magnifying glass icon to see full painting. A colorful place full of colorful characters is one way I would describe the unique gritty energy of Venice, California. The title “Boulevard Smile” comes from the many occasions this corner along South Venice Boulevard made me smile. The presence of vibrantly colored buildings behind the traffic light reminded me of the flow of creativity present in so many people who reside in Venice. I painted this piece in particular because I fell in love with the moment the woman in the watermelon colored dress crossed the street. I felt...
Read MoreLagunatics Lounge | 54 x 54 | ink, oil & acrylic on canvas | by Brooke Harker | SOLD
original painting by Brooke Harker available at Lu Martin Galleries in Laguna Beach, CA. There is a playfulness about the city of Laguna on a summer day which shows up in the colors and strokes of “Lagunatics Lounge.” The scene depicts busy beach goers near the famous lifeguard tower on main beach, next to Hotel Laguna. I painted this on location outdoors at Lu Martin Galleries, the gallery which represents my work in Laguna Beach. One day while I painted behind the gallery, a woman came outside to meet me and suggested the title “Lagunatics Lounge.” After years of...
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