Taxi 213 | 36″ x 48″ x .75″ | ink, oil & acrylic on canvas | by Brooke Harker | SOLD
original painting by Brooke Harker. While I painted this I had a visit from blogger Richard Radstone. Click here to read his article and see photos. To learn more about the history behind the image and moments that inspired “Taxi 213” click here.
Read MoreTokyo Lights | 36″ x 36″ x .75″ | ink, oil & acrylic on canvas | by Brooke Harker
original painting by Brooke Harker. Artist’s Description: I lived in Tokyo for one summer during college and worked for the Tokyo American Embassy with children. I wandered during my free time, took photos and randomly got on subways without knowing where I was going. My camera at the time was 35mm, so developing 20 rolls of film upon my return to the states was a treat. It was exciting to see what I had captured although generally the reunion with images brought a mix of feelings. I felt thankful to have seen treasures, then felt disappointment to discover that I had not captured...
Read MoreFiori di Roma | 42 x 74 | ink, oil and acrylic on canvas | by Brooke Harker | SOLD
original painting by Brooke Harker. Fiori di Roma (Flowers of Rome) celebrates spring in Rome as flowers bloom in front of Santa Maria di Loreto and Trajan’s Market & Forum (near Piazza Venezia and the Collosseum). I finished this painting one year, to the day, after my return from a five month art residency in Italy. As someone who often gets mesmerized by details, I prefer to experience the energy of a scene, verses attempt to absorb the intellectual history of a place immediately. The formation of these buildings captivated my attention on many walks through Rome. I only saw the...
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