Thoughts to share, ideas to ponder

These color studies don't even begin to capture the complexity of Bejing.  The honking horns, "interesting" smell, juxtaposition of modern and old, and unbelievable density of humanity and buildings is worthy of several more paintings.  Nonetheless, painting these on cheap panels in acrylic in the hotel room gave me time to absorb the character of Bejing and a bit of Chinese culture.

"Flags in the alley", 12 x 9, Acrylic

"Tenderness near Tianamen", 12 x 9, Acrylic

"Modern Hutong", 9 x 12, Acrylic

This painting was completed over about 3 hours.  The model's right elbow was propped on the arm of the chair but as that is not visible, it almost appears as though she has brought her hand up to her face in an act of contemplation.  She appears to be deep in thought and considering something.