Ever get an earworm?
I’m convinced most come from some subconscious association. Like this week’s painting, when I was looking at 2 of my favourite London buildings.
I often play with angles when I’m taking my reference photographs, and, in this one, the buildings seem to lean on each other. When I noticed the Cheesegrater supporting the Gherkin.
I was reminded of this Bill Withers song.
“Lean on Me, when you’re not strong and I’ll be your friend, I’ll help you carry on.”
It’s a beautiful lyric, and one that often comes to my mind in tough situations. In fact the whole song is an anthem to the concept of mutual support.
Since then I haven’t been able to think of a title I like more.
Some details during the paintings stages.
Here, the painting is complete and it’s ready to have all the masking fluid removed.
This is, without a doubt, my favourite stage, removing the masking fluid. This is when the picture starts to come into focus.
And the Inspiring Architecture Painting that resulted from that earworm looks like this…
Next week I have some video for you.
Lean on me was featured on Landscape Artist of the Year when I appeared in one of the Pods in the second series.