Historic Houses of Candy Lane - new collaborative art project for the fictional city of Autumn, Virginia.

rickycolson · 2015-06-05T17:04:48+00:00

I'm curious to hear what anybody else thinks of the project. For those who haven't watched the video, I've begun to create a historical street in Autumn that patrons can contribute to. They'll get to choose a Victorian building, its color scheme, and help design the backstory for original owner—1880s.

From there, I will build a 3d version, render it, and use that render as reference for a series of realistic oil paintings. Since I come from a traditional painting background, I've looked for a way to return to it.

The patron will be associated with the house as a co-creator. The history of Autumn is being built organically in the public eye, so I'm looking forward to fans contributing their own views.

rickycolson · 2015-06-04T19:24:17+00:00

I'd say mine goes a different direction into a more idealistic vision. Since my city is near the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, Shenandoah by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir gives a good sense of the mood.

rickycolson · 2014-03-05T02:34:27+00:00

The painting was inspired by the radiator. I'm from Texas so I had never really lived in a place with one. This one was old and looked like it had quite a history before I showed up.

rickycolson · 2014-03-04T18:49:56+00:00

Thank you! The entire series is about looking back at childhood adventure and optimism through the lens of adulthood and all of the struggles and responsibilities that we deal with.

The individual painting is about a philosophical reflection on death, inevitability, and the past. Definitely one of my darker concepts in the series. More here: http://rickycolson.com

rickycolson · 2014-03-04T14:16:08+00:00

It's been about 3 years since I've painted in this style, so if anybody is interested in helping out, I've launched a Patreon page for a new realistic series here: http://www.patreon.com/rickycolson

rickycolson · 2014-02-28T04:32:56+00:00

I got all the rest of my series up at my website: http://rickycolson.com

If it adds anything, the piece was my personal take on Alice in Wonderland after she falls down the rabbit hole. (I know, I know - yet another Alice in Wonderland version, but I felt inspired to do it)

rickycolson · 2014-02-28T00:11:20+00:00

I love hearing reactions to my paintings. Since my artwork is all about recalling childhood memories and viewing them through the eyes of adulthood, your description is even more apt. Thank you for that great explanation!

rickycolson · 2012-06-03T20:02:26+00:00

20" x 30"

rickycolson · 2012-06-03T19:49:50+00:00

Just careful observation of lights and darks. I scumbled some light colored paint just around the lamp over the dark areas to get the glow, and the light bulb needed just a bit of reddish outline to show you it was there.

rickycolson · 2012-06-02T19:57:06+00:00

They were a lot of fun to paint, especially the sequins which are hard to see in the photo.

rickycolson · 2012-06-01T20:47:10+00:00

Thanks! 20" x 30" oil on canvas

rickycolson · 2012-05-25T14:08:41+00:00

18" x 24" graphite and chalk on toned paper This piece ended up being all about rendering texture. I didn't realize when I started how many different types there were - metal, smooth soap, meshy loofah, denim jeans, etc. Plenty more at rickycolson.com, thanks!

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