art deco in values of grayArt deco #1

by artist Theo Dapore.

Water lily pads in values of gray or gray scale.

This is the first painting in this styling that Theo has painted.

The artist actually used a mixing palette to prepare the paint

range. He normally applies straight color to the canvas and

creates the value ranges direct.

The size of the canvas is 18×36 inches or roughly

45×90 centimeters.

The intent of the painter Dapore was to create

the atmosphere created just after a rain fall.

The sky is still filled with dark rain clouds

blocking a create amount of light.

Quiet, the still feel after a heavy rain

and the wind is nonexistent.

This piece has a bit of a surreal feel.

A few drops of water drip from the

lily pad edges to tell the story of

the event that has just happened.

Interesting point about this painting.

It was purchased by a client in

Tasmania, Australia.

It was obtained by a online gallery

based out of Romania.

The artist Theo Dapore lives

in Northern Ohio United States.

How did we ever get by before

the internet.

lily pads in gray scale

Theo Dapore’s art at Gallery Today