Redtree Times

I have always been drawn to the work of Egon Schiele.  He is perhaps best known for his self-portraits and his figurative work of long, gaunt bodies. Many are nudes, some bordering on what might be considered pornographic, especially for the time in which they were produced.  They were angular and bony and have the look of heroin chic.  Most of all they exude a feeling of being.  Powerful stuff.

That being said, I am actually most drawn to his cityscapes.  I find them beautiful in a gem-like fashion.  I love the beauty of his colors and the dark griminess that permeates them.  It’s a particular quality that I try to instill in my work.  Every time, when I stumble upon these works after not seeing them for some time, I am excited and inspired by the colors, texture and composition of this work.