Caffe Reggio -NYC

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20x20 Oil on linen.

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

"One and One"

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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

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..................................... "Fire Escapes - V"
.............................................12" x 32"
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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

............................ "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.

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With view on Manhattan

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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"

................................. "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.

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DELMONICO'S

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........................................ Delmonico's
........................................... 20"x24"
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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"
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Vesuvio Bakery

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....................................... "Vesuvio Bakery-II"
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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

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............................... "Central Park Carriage Ride"
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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

................................. "Art District NYC No.4"
............................................ 16x20
....................................... oil on linen
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Art District NYC No.3

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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"

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8x10
oil on linen

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

"Art District - NYC No.2"

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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"

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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"

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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"

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8x10
oil on linen

"TIMES SQUARE"

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8x10 Oil on linen.

Times Square Train Station.

"My Morning Coffee"

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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"

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8"x10"
oil on linen

"Central Park in the Snow"

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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"

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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

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

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

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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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"Exit"

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............................................... 12"x16"
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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

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

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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"

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........................................."Coffee & Tea -NYC"
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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"

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................................................."D&D"
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"Lombardi's-NYC"

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......................................."Lombardi's-NYC"
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"SOHO Cafe-NYC"

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......................................14"x16"
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"FDR Drive and Brooklyn Bridge"

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............................."FDR Drive and Brooklyn Bridge"
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...........................................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"

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

"LUCY" - completed commission piece

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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.