New York Street Art

Wall Street Burger Shoppe

2011-11-07T19:40:00.004-05:00

"Wall Street Burger Shoppe"

8x10

oil on board

available here.

EAST VILLAGE

2011-11-04T19:39:00.005-04:00

"East Village-NYC"

8x10

oil on board

I have to say that I'm pretty pleased with how this painting is turning out.

available here.

Greenwich Avenue

2011-11-02T18:42:00.000-04:00

"Greenwich Ave-NYC"

8x10

oil on board

available here

West Broadway

2011-10-31T19:03:00.003-04:00

"West Broadway"

8x10

oil

availavle here.

I will list four more new 8x10 paintings this week on eBay.

Miami Beach

2011-10-23T09:29:00.003-04:00

sold

"Lifeguard Station-V"

8x10

oil

Another piece with lifeguard station - Miami Beach.

MIAMI BACH LIFEGUARD STATION

2011-10-21T20:23:00.003-04:00

"Lifeguard Station-IV"

8x10

oil

I love Miami beach. I’ve finished two paintings and will post the second one tomorrow.

available

Renovation

2011-10-19T12:45:00.002-04:00

sold

"A Paint Can"

8x10

oil

A recent renovation we had in the house brought me a few ideas for interior paintings. Here is a study for some large scale painting I’m planning to make in the near future.

Café Balthazar & 9AM

2011-10-15T19:17:00.005-04:00

sold

"9AM"

8x10

oil on board

…and two more painting from Balthazar series. I really like this place, and this would give me another reason to paint it.

"Cafe Balthazar"

8x10

oil on board

"Dog Waiting for Owner"

2011-10-12T21:25:00.002-04:00

"Dog Waiting for Owner" 8x10 Oil on board.

While currently working on five commissioned paintings, I've finished a few 8x10s and will offer them for sale on eBay. I’ll start with Balthazar series – I’ve done three of them.

Dog Waiting For Owner outside of the trendy Balthazar cafe/restaurant in SoHo.

available.

TOAD HALL - commission 46x60" painting.

2011-10-08T10:13:00.011-04:00

"TOAD HALL-II"
46"x60" oil on linen

I didn't update my blog for a while. I’d been working on this painting for a couple of months. It was a commissioned piece and my largest painting to date. It’s more detailed version of small painting “Toad Hall” I had done last year. Thanks to my husband who built up a special easel for this giant. and, when it was finished , rented a van to deliver it, since it was not fitting even into SUV.

Thanks God It was local NJ, otherwise I have no idea how I could pack it up and ship it out. The customers were a real pleasure to work with, very nice and patient. They were very pleased with final result. Thank you Eddy and Jennifer.

Also I have new 8x10" paintings. I will start posting them on Monday

NYC Subway Train

2011-08-16T20:06:00.002-04:00

"Hold the Door"

8x10

oil on board

The final eBay painting for this week, is the third one in what has become a series of NYC Subway paintings. Now I’m getting back to commissioned work I had started. It’s five large paintings.

Also I'll post more 8x10s for auction at the end of next week. I have a few ready, but they are drying.

On the Way to Manhattan

2011-08-13T10:50:00.004-04:00

                                         "On the Way to Manhattan"
                                                      8x10
                                               Oil on board

Early summer morning – on the way to Manhattan This view is from Gowanus express the section around Costco supermarket.

"Brooklyn Bridge - City Hall Station"

2011-08-11T20:08:00.005-04:00

                                     "Brooklyn Bridge - City Hall Station"
                                                                8x10
                                                         Oil on board

Continue with my NYC train stations series.

Wall Street - Broad Street

2011-08-07T19:16:00.008-04:00

sold

                                             "Broad Street Station No.2"
                                                               8x10
                                                      oil on hardboard
Here is my latest painting of Wall Street. When I started the painting I didn’t expect that when I finish it the place would be once again at center of the headlines with aftershock from S&P’s credit downgrade.

Brooklyn Bridge Cafe

2011-06-25T10:41:00.007-04:00

"Brooklyn Bridge Cafe-V"

oil

24x30

available here

Paris Cafe

2011-06-23T19:33:00.004-04:00

                                         "PARIS CAFE"
                                                 18x24
                                             Oil on linen.
A piece of old New York.

available here

Verrazano Bridge

2011-06-17T18:09:00.024-04:00

                                 "Verrazano Bridge"
                                            20x40"
                                       oil on canvas
It's my new painting.
I live just couple blocks away from Verrazano bridge and I just realized it’s never been a subject in my work until now. Here comes the first one.

available here

NYC Apartment for Rent

2011-04-30T19:44:00.007-04:00

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................."NYC Apartment for Rent"
............................8x10
..............................oil

McSorley's

2011-04-23T09:34:00.018-04:00

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................"We were here before you were born"
.....................................8x10
............................... oil on board.
No trip into NYC is ever complete without visiting McSorley's and grabbing a couple of beer.
Abe Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt to John Lennon have passed thru that swinging doors. Women were not allowed entry until 1970.

Central Park Snack Stop

2011-04-19T20:33:00.007-04:00

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"Central Park - Snack Stop" 8x10 oil on hardboard.
I'm thinking about to add some action to my paintings and put people in the picture. I hope hard winter day was profitable for this street vendor from the busiest area of NYC. It's Plaza Hotel - Central park.

Broad Street Station

2011-04-18T19:09:00.001-04:00

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"Broad Street Station" 8x10 Oil on board.
Trinity Church Wall Street

Soho Loft

2011-04-18T19:00:00.003-04:00

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"Soho Loft-IV" 8x10 oil on bord.
All new 8x10 paintings are dry and ready for new home : -) Here is the first one.

Bridge Café

2011-04-08T13:57:00.006-04:00

"Bridge Café" 18x24 oil on linen.

This painting is almost dry and I feel it’s ready to be posted. Also, I've been working on some new 8x10 covering a variety of New York city scenes. I’ll post them here soon.

The painting is available here

Amtrak - New Jersey to Washington DC

2011-03-11T19:45:00.020-05:00

" Amtrak - New Jersey to Washington DC-II" 20x30 Oil on linen.
this is my new large painting on the same subject I did two years ago. The painting is available on my website.

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"Amtrak - New Jersey to Washington DC" 12"x20" oil on linen.

Miami Beach Lifeguard Station

2011-02-18T20:20:00.010-05:00

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"Lifeguard Station No.10" 8x10 oil on hardboard. Framed size is 19"x21"

"NYC Water Towers-III"

2011-02-18T14:34:00.004-05:00

"NYC Water Towers-III" 8x10 oil on hardboard. If you'd like to bid on this painting you can access the eBay auction by clicking here.

Lombardi's Pizza

2011-02-16T18:55:00.011-05:00

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"Lombardi's Pizza" 8x10 oil on hardboard.

2nd Ave-NYC

2011-02-15T20:01:00.005-05:00

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"2nd Ave - NYC" 8x10" Oil on hardboard. I listed this painting on eBay with optional frame.

The New York Times

2011-02-10T19:27:00.012-05:00

"The New York Times" 12x16 Oil on linen.

Two years ago I bought this beautiful vintage telephone - 1940 (pictured below) on eBay. It has been seating in my studio and collecting dust until couple of months ago when I started this interior painting. I have to say it was really fun to paint. I see a few more versions of this in the future. Available here...

Puffy's Tavern

2011-01-22T08:55:00.005-05:00

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"Puffy's Tavern-II" Oil on linen. 14"x22"

This is a larger and a little different version of “Puffy's Tavern”-8x10 painting I’ve done a few months ago.

Tribeca - Duane street

2011-01-18T16:12:00.003-05:00

"Tea-Coffee" 14x16 oil on linen.

Meatpacking District

2011-01-15T13:01:00.008-05:00

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"Meatpacking District No.3" 16"x24" oil on canvas.

I love to paint NYC Meatpacking District . This is my 3rd painting of this area.
The contrast of remaining industrial buildings, truck loading ramps and uneven cobblestone streets with trendy restaurants, bars, boutiques always an inspiration for a new painting.

Red Hook

2011-01-08T19:49:00.005-05:00

"Red Hook Noir" 14x20 oil on linen.

Red Hook – Brooklyn NY, It’s always fun to paint.

available here

2011

2011-01-06T14:33:00.008-05:00

"DOWNTOWN" 14"x20" oil on canvas.

My first painting in 2011 that I had started at the end of a summer. My goal this year remains the same- continue to find beauty in everyday life and try to make the ordinary things become extraordinary.
Also I will create more paintings in the size of 8x10 this year. I’m planning to finish a few pieces in this size for auction on eBay in the beginning of February.

for a larger view and purchase info clik here

Happy New Year

2010-12-31T15:26:00.007-05:00

sold
"Cat" 14"x14" oil on linen.

I haven’t posted anything on my blog for a while. I changed my job 3 months ago and this transition is seriously cutting into my painting time. I just hope that day comes when I can pursue my dream of being a full time artist instead of switching back and forth between the steady income and my passion for painting, but I’m not ready yet to take this step.
Finally, I’ve finished a few paintings that I had started at the end of a summer. Here is the first one and I’m planning to post the rest of them here next week.
Happy New Year, everyone, and thank you for following my work!

"Red Hook -IV"

2010-10-16T09:23:00.009-04:00

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"Red Hook -IV" 8x10 Oil on hardboard.
This is a second painting with Red Hook - Brooklyn NY and the photo I took and used as a reference for this painting.

Red Hook, Brooklyn - New York City. August 2010

"Red Hook-III"

2010-10-15T23:10:00.004-04:00

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"Red Hook-III"
8"x10" Oil on hardboard

"Red Hook No.2"

2010-10-09T20:25:00.007-04:00

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"Red Hook No.2" - 12x18 - Oil on linen.
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I painted and sold this painting a few years ago, but I would like to introduce this unique place before posting next group of my paintings with Red Hook Brooklyn NY. Located in the southwestern corner of the New York City borough of Brooklyn , Red Hook has been an industrial area for over 200 years, full of warehouses, old factories, terminals and landmarks. Lately, there's so much growth and change going on in here - IKEA, the upscale Fairway Market, art gallery, waterfront landmarks, cruise terminal attract many people during the day. When I come here, I like to sit with a cup of coffee at Fairway’s waterfront cafe breathing in the salt-water air enjoying the beautiful views of New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty (the only frontal view in NYC) and Manhattan skyline, and watching all the boat traffic with occasional cruise ships go past. Then I walk the cobblestone streets taking pictures of the Civil War-era warehouses. The place has a character and uniqueness and a big source of inspiration for a new painting.

"NYC Water Towers-II"

2010-09-29T19:01:00.008-04:00

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"NYC Water Towers-II"
8x10. Oil on hardboard.
One more painting with water tower. I've painted this building a few times and still come back to it with a new ideas. It’s Broome street in Soho.

"Brooklyn Bridge Café - III"

2010-09-27T18:31:00.005-04:00

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"Brooklyn Bridge Café - III"

8x10 Oil on hardboard.

This is the third painting and the last one in this series, at least for now. I'm thinking of doing it again in near future in a larger format.

"Brooklyn Bridge Café - II"

2010-09-25T16:44:00.013-04:00

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"Brooklyn Bridge Café - II"
8x10 Oil on hardboard.
I painted "Brooklyn Bridge Café" (below) two years ago. It has been sold to one of my art collector. I've received great feedbacks on that piece, so I decided to make a series. I'll post second 8x10 painting with a Bridge Cafe here on Monday.

...........................................sold
"Brooklyn Bridge Café"
20x24
oil

"Wines & Liquors"

2010-09-23T20:48:00.007-04:00

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"Wines & Liquors" 8x10 oil on hardboard.
Old signs have never been a subject for my paintings. But one day I was looking to buy a bottle of wine for a dinner and came across the liquor store on 7 Ave in Greenwich Village. When I came out from the store this sign caught my attention and I thought it could make an interesting painting.

"Leaving Manhattan"

2010-09-22T19:23:00.007-04:00

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"Leaving Manhattan" 8x10 Oil on board.
This is a crop of a similar painting with some new details that I painted a few years ago.

NYC Water Towers

2010-09-21T19:37:00.008-04:00

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"NYC Water Towers" 8x10 Oil on board.
The water towers of Manhattan. They are a part of NYC skyline. If you want water pressure, you need a water tower. : )

FDR Drive

2010-09-20T20:09:00.006-04:00

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"FDR Drive No.3" 8x10 Oil on board.
All 12 paintings are dry and I’ll offer them for a bidding on eBay. Starting off today with FDR Drive. I've done two paintings with this subject and was in the mood to do one again.

Tavern

2010-09-04T15:48:00.004-04:00

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"Tavern"
8x10 Oil on board.
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I did not post anything here for more than a month. Meanwhile, I’ve finished 12 new 8x10 paintings. Here is the first one. I’m planning to start posting the rest of them in one week. I hope the oil will be dry enough to make the scan. The scanning process delivers more accurate image of the painting than photo.

5th Ave & 57 Street

2010-07-22T10:11:00.004-04:00

sold
8"x10" oil on masonite board.
This is the last piece from the group of five 8x10 paintings I listed on eBay.
It's 5th Ave & 57 Street at 3am in the morning on a rainy night.

McSorley's Old Ale House

2010-07-21T19:10:00.006-04:00

sold
" McSorley's Old Ale House -II"
8x10. Oil on hardboard panel.
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A while ago I’ve done a large commissioned painting with the famous McSorley's Old Ale House (here)
This is a fragment of it I made as a study for colors and some details.

"Bleecker's Corner"

2010-07-16T21:09:00.008-04:00

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"Bleecker's Corner"
8x10. Oil on hardboard panel.

This is Bleecker street in Greenwich Village NYC.

Balthazar Bakery

2010-07-16T09:17:00.008-04:00

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"Croissants & Baguettes"
18x24
Oil on linen.
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I never tired painting the Balthazar-trendy French Bistro in the Soho NYC.This is my third painting of it and in the largest size - 18x24. But this time it depicts the façade of the Balthazar’s bakery part.I hope you can smell the fresh bread coming from opened door.

Downtown - NYC

2010-07-13T17:30:00.006-04:00

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8x10. Oil on hardboard panel.

This is my second painting from 8x10 group I’m planning to list on eBay. These two buildings are located on Church street in downtown NY, just one block away from Canal street and Broadway.

"Rain and Broken Glass"

2010-07-12T19:44:00.009-04:00

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8x10. Oil on hardboard panel.

“Rain and Broken Glass “ is the first of five 8x10 paintings to be listed on eBay.

Lombardi's Pizza

2010-07-11T20:17:00.003-04:00

"Best on the Planet"
18"x34"
Oil on linen

The weather is so hot here in New York that it's hard to focus on painting but stay on the beach. Anyway I managed to finish some new paintings. Three of them are in a large format and five are 8x10. I decided to experiment a little and use hardboard panel at this time. It was a quite a different experience, but I like the results and I’m planning to continue to use hardboards for smaller paintings. I'll put up all five 8x10 paintings covering a variety of New York scenes on eBay starting Monday at 9pm est.

If you are interested in purchasing click here

Caffe Reggio -NYC

2010-07-10T20:04:00.006-04:00

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20x20 Oil on linen.

I'm back with one of my favorite subject – storefronts.

"One and One"

2010-06-06T16:54:00.006-04:00

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"One and One" 12x18 Oil on canvas.

I hope this one explains itself. If you’ve been there once you will recognize the place immediately. This painting was inspired by one of my art collector.

Fire Escapes

2010-05-24T19:05:00.010-04:00

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..................................... "Fire Escapes - V"
.............................................12" x 32"
..........................................oil on linen
451 Broome Street - SOHO NYC. This grand Italianate skyscraper was built in 1895 and it stands out among its more modest cast-iron neighbors on Broome Street. This is my third and larger painting of this building and it was both challenge and pleasure to paint it. I will probably paint its roof top in the future.

West Village - Double RL

2010-05-23T20:18:00.007-04:00

............................ "West Village - Double RL"
.............................................20"x24"
........................................oil on canvas

I always have a fun painting storefronts. Here is Ralph Lauren at 390 Bleecker Streen in West Village.

click here for a larger view and purchase info.

With view on Manhattan

2010-05-22T19:23:00.005-04:00

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"With view on Manhattan"
14x18
oil on canvas
I recently visited a friend of mine who has apartment-loft in Brooklyn Heights with spectacular view on Manhattan and decided to try a painting of the view from one of her windows. It's been a fairy cloudy day so I was glad when the sun came out and there was some contrast to work with.

"Art District NYC No.5"

2010-05-19T19:17:00.003-04:00

................................. "Art District NYC No.5"
............................................ 14x20
....................................... oil on canvas
I finished 5 new paintings and will post them here this week.
This is another and probably my last painting of the NYC Art district....at least for awhile.

click here for a larger view and purchase info.

DELMONICO'S

2010-04-07T12:51:00.015-04:00

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........................................ Delmonico's
........................................... 20"x24"
......................................... oil on linen

This place is one of my favorite spot to paint. Delmonico has an historic aura around it . It was one of the first restaurants in the United States and considered to be one of the first American fine dining establishments (read more). Located on 56 Beaver street . It’s one of the most interesting places of Wall Street. I’ve used it as a scene in one of my old New York series (picture below). In this new piece I was trying to concentrate not only on details but atmosphere also. I have to say that I'm pretty pleased with the result. This painting represents one of my best work to date.

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......................................"Delmonico's"
...........................................12"x18"
.......................................oil on linen

Vesuvio Bakery

2010-04-02T11:33:00.005-04:00

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....................................... "Vesuvio Bakery-II"
................................................ 18x20
............................................ oil on linen.
This is my second painting of famous NYC landmark- Vesuvio Bakery, located at 160 Prince Street in SOHO. The charming little bakery has long history, around 90 years in business, and changed the owners recently, but thankfully its unique facade is kept intact. The green shade is so striking that every time I see it during my trips to SOHO I want to paint it again and again.

Central Park Carriage ride

2010-03-27T14:15:00.013-04:00

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............................... "Central Park Carriage Ride"
...............................................14x18
................................................ oil

Here is the painting with Central park and Plaza Hotel scene. The inspiration for it was the art of G. Harvey. I tried to create atmosphere similar to his works with light reflected on wet streets giving some warmth and romantic feeling to the cold evening . The central park Carriage ride may be short and limited and available year round.

Art District NYC-No.4

2010-03-26T20:14:00.006-04:00

................................. "Art District NYC No.4"
............................................ 16x20
....................................... oil on linen
click here for a larger view and purchase info.

Art District NYC No.3

2010-03-25T19:50:00.005-04:00

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"Art District NYC No.3"
12x16
oil on linen

I just finished 5 new paintings.
This is the first one and I’ll post the rest of them on Friday and Saturday.

"Storm Warning No.2"

2010-03-11T16:47:00.004-05:00

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8x10
oil on linen

This is the last #9 painting from my 8x10 series.

"Art District - NYC No.2"

2010-03-09T19:54:00.006-05:00

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8x10
oil on linen
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Stairway is another of my favorite subjects. Walking from floor to floor in NY Art district you can find a lot of interesting architectural discoveries.
It is very likely, that in the future, there will be a few more paintings similar to this one.

"East Village"

2010-03-08T19:06:00.007-05:00

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16x20
oil on linen.
I have two pieces left from my 8x10 series that I’m planning to show here first and list on eBay tomorrow. Also, I have one large painting of East Village which I would like to post here today. It’s Italian-style restaurant VIA DELLA PACE in East Village NY. I never been there, so I can’t say if the place is good, but its interesting façade with a lot of details was perfect for my style.

"Fire Escapes"

2010-03-05T14:15:00.006-05:00

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8x10
oil on linen.

Here's a smaller version, actually fragment, of the painting I did a few months ago. I love painting fire escapes. I'm thinking of doing it again in a large format - 12x32 with different composition.
This painting is a corner of Broome and Mercer streets in Soho.

"Wall Street Station"

2010-03-03T18:54:00.004-05:00

......................................... Sold
8x10
oil on linen

"TIMES SQUARE"

2010-03-02T16:26:00.008-05:00

------------------------------Sold
8x10 Oil on linen.

Times Square Train Station.

"My Morning Coffee"

2010-03-01T19:40:00.003-05:00

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8x10
oil on linen.

one of the best activities to do on a rainy Sunday in New York City ... coffee in bed with book and no place to rush off to.

"Storm Warning"

2010-02-27T17:38:00.008-05:00

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8"x10"
oil on linen

"Central Park in the Snow"

2010-02-26T16:52:00.011-05:00

................................................. sold
8"x10"
Oil on linen

I was planning to list this painting next week, but after two days of snowing in NY, this scene looks the same as Central park looks today. I decided it’s right time to post.

"Best Coffee in Town"

2010-02-24T19:09:00.006-05:00

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8x10 Oil on linen
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This is the first of nine paintings I’m planning to list on eBay. This little painting was a challenge because of the size and so many details.

8x10

2010-02-21T17:00:00.002-05:00

I’ve received many requests for small size paintings from people who like my work but can’t afford large pieces. Last month was a perfect time to give this idea a try since I was busy with my job and didn’t want to start anything time consuming. Choosing between eBay's popular 6x6 and anything larger I decided to go with 8x10 oil on linen. I‘ve finished nine paintings. The first of these will show up on eBay on Wednesday February 24 at starting price of $100.

Toad Hall

2010-01-23T09:54:00.015-05:00

14"x20" oil on linen ................... sold

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16"x20" oil on linen

This is Toad Hall bar on 57 Grand street in Soho. I discovered it during one of my regular trips to Soho last fall. The place is kind of dirty beauty: friendly and cozy and it has pool table in the back. I immediately came up with some fresh idea for my next paintings.
I started two compositions of this bar in October, but put them aside due commissioned work I mentioned below. They are finished now and I've enjoyed working on these pieces.

"We were here before you were born" McSorley's

2010-01-17T15:55:00.012-05:00

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-------------------------- McSorley's Old Ale House
----------------------------------36"x42"
-------------------------------- oil on linen
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It’s my largest commissioned painting to date that I’d been working for last couple of months. McSorley's Old Ale House is the oldest and unique ale house in NYC. Women were not allowed into this establishment until 1970.
I've enjoyed working on this large piece and happy with how the painting turned out but still nervous enough about how it will be received by the buyer. Yesterday I got an email from the client and he is very pleased with the painting. While working on this painting, I was so curios about interior of the bar, that we went there with my husband one day and had to wait in line just to get in. I managed to take a good pictures despite the crowdedness and one day I’m planning to do the painting with interior of this amazing place.
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"For Rent - no fee"

2010-01-10T15:01:00.021-05:00

--------------------------------- sold

--------------------------------- 16"x20"

-------------------------------- oil on linen

One of my friends happen to get rich and decided to buy a multi-million dollar apartment in Manhattan. I was always curious about how some of the apartment looked on the inside, so I decided to tag along with him for some of the showings.

We saw a verity of places, some recently remodeled and looking gorgeous, as well as old that needed much work. As we went from one showing to another, the interiors started to inspire me. The high ceiling, large windows, views, fireplaces, moldings, open spaces all quietly waiting for the new owners. I decided to experiment with this new subject. I took a lots of photos and notes, and made a few sketches.

Currently entertaining the idea of possibly renting a space for a week, so I have more time to find the perfect light and composition that would create a more intriguing atmosphere.

CLICK HERE for a purchase info.

"Exit"

2010-01-06T19:10:00.008-05:00

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............................................... 12"x16"
.............................................oil on linen
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"Boom" is a restaurant in Soho on Spring street and has been a favorite of mine for some time. this painting is a view of the restaurants exit.

J.G. Melon - NYC oil painting

2009-12-23T20:01:00.014-05:00

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----------------------------------"J.G. Melon - NYC"

----------------------------------------20"x20"
-------------------------------------oil on canvas
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I’ve just noticed that one of my recent painting is done in green and red and could make a nice postcard for my holidays wishes.
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Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to visit and comment my work. I hope you all have a happy holiday season.

"Coffee & Tea -NYC"

2009-10-31T11:14:00.011-04:00

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........................................."Coffee & Tea -NYC"
.................................................20x16
....................................................oil
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Finally I finished 4 new paintings (this one 3 more below) which I started a long time ago.

Almost every time I’m in downtown NYC I visit these places. Either buying coffee on Bleecker Street in Greenwich Village or tea in Dean & Deluca in Soho. As I used to mention Dean & Deluca has this Mariage Freres "Marco Polo" tea. If you are a fan of tea and never tried i highly recommend it. In my oppinon its probably the best French tea in the world.

"D&D"

2009-10-31T11:12:00.006-04:00

................................................."D&D"
................................................16x20
...................................................oil

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"Lombardi's-NYC"

2009-10-31T11:08:00.008-04:00

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......................................."Lombardi's-NYC"
...............................................14x20
..................................................oil

"SOHO Cafe-NYC"

2009-10-31T11:05:00.006-04:00

..............................""SOHO Cafe-NYC
......................................14"x16"
...................................Oil on linen

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"FDR Drive and Brooklyn Bridge"

2009-10-27T13:39:00.014-04:00

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............................."FDR Drive and Brooklyn Bridge"
...............................................Oil
...........................................12"x16"

I have family who live in Manhattan's Upper East side. Every time I visit them I take FDR drive and had the idea to put some parts of this road on canvas. I had this idea for two years and finally here they are.

"FDR DRIVE"

2009-10-27T13:25:00.004-04:00

.........................................."FDR DRIVE"
...............................................Oil
............................................12"x18"

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"LUCY" - completed commission piece

2009-10-24T15:04:00.005-04:00

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.........................................."LUCY"
.......................................oil on linen.

I took this commission work with a little skepticism: the main character in the painting looked a little cartoonish for my taste. But to my surprise the finished paining “Lucy” turned out funny and bright.

There are also 7 new paintings which I started a long time ago and finally done.
I’ll put up the photos in a day or two.

"Times Square-NYC"

2009-09-08T18:10:00.008-04:00

......................................"Times Square-NYC"
............................................oil on linen
...............................................12"x18"
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I believe every painter who does cityscapes at least once in their career express the desire to tackle Times Square. It is probably one of the more challenging city scenes to paint. I attempted it many times but had no luck with ideas. Finally I decided to give a shot one very early Sunday morning. It was 4am and quite, well, relatively quite considering that it is Times Square. The early morning calmness of such a busy area inspired me produce this piece. I’m very pleased with the result. I plan to paint a similar one in much larger format in near future.
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"DUMBO- NYC"

2009-09-07T19:25:00.006-04:00

.............................."DUMBO - NYC"
............................14"x20" ...Oil on linen
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DUMBO is an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan and Brooklyn Overpass and more info can be found here.
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It is one of my favorite places to go in Brooklyn. In continuation to Red Hook painting, this Dumbo street at rainy night is all about the old NY nostalgia even though it is not going to stay this way, being developed at the current pace.
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Red Hook - Fairway Market

2009-09-05T16:34:00.010-04:00

.............................. "Red Hook - Fairway Market"
..................................14"x20" Oil on linen. 2009
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Red Hook has been an industrial area for over 200 years, full of warehouses, old factories and landmarks. But then, unfortunately, things started to change. In the early 1900s, the area was overrun by organized crime. It developed a reputation for being a "tough neighborhood." Lately, There's so much growth and change going on in Red Hook - IKEA, the upscale Fairway Market, art gallery ,waterfront landmarks attract many people during the day.
But at night, like Cinderella after the ball, it turns into the gritty neighborhood it once been. That was how I got inspiration for this painting.
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"Out of Service"

2009-07-31T19:34:00.007-04:00

12"x18" oil on linen.

Vacation is over, and it feels good to get back to unfinished work. Railroads and New York subway system remain to be a popular subject, so here is my latest painting – No.7 Subway line. .

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"Sunny Day on Wall Street"

2009-07-09T17:54:00.007-04:00

12"x28" Oil on linen. ....................Sold
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I never painted so many windows in one painting before. I hope this work will find a collector who will appreciate the effort ..: -).

"French Bistro-NYC"

2009-07-01T13:30:00.009-04:00

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Oil on linen. 20"x16"

Balthazar is one of my favorite restaurant in the city. Of course it's not the place to go to sit down for a quiet meal in privacy. Very busy atmosphere, but it's fun. The food is just amazing.

It's my second painting of this New York city scene.

"Art District - NYC"

2009-06-02T20:05:00.010-04:00

14"x18" oil on linen. ...............Sold

This is one of those paintings I've wanted to do for a long time. I found this stairway walking from floor to floor in NY art district where you can find a lot of interesting architectural discoveries.

"Art Gallery No.2"

2009-06-01T18:57:00.009-04:00

sold
12"x16" oil on linen.

I had painted this New York city street scene twice already (two pictures below) and I could not resist to paint again. It’s Greene street in Soho, Manhattan.

2009-06-01T18:56:00.005-04:00

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"Fire Escapes -III"

2009-05-30T14:00:00.007-04:00

14"x18" Oil on linen. ....................Sold

New York City fire escapes are an interesting subject to paint, which happen to be an art form of their own. This painting is a corner of Broome and Mercer streets in Soho.

"On the Way"

2009-05-29T16:25:00.009-04:00

Oil on linen. 12"x18".

I almost finished 5 new paintings. Here is the first one. I love to paint railroads, especially scenes like this one - quit and calm. It defiantly deserves painting status.

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"Greene & Broome streets" - Oil 18x20

2009-04-18T12:14:00.016-04:00

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18"x20" oil on canvas.

This is a corner of Greene and Broome streets - SOHO Manhattan.

"SOHO on a Sunny Day" - Oil 12x18

2009-04-18T12:08:00.008-04:00

Oil on canvas - 12"x18"

It's Greene street - SOHO NYC.

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