Night On the Town
Night On the Town (2007)
18¼×22¾ Pastel on Paste Paper
Original is Sold
The dashing duo gets all dressed up for a night on the town, anticipating an evening filled with laughter, food, and dancing. Throughout the night, there will be little whispers to each other, a nuzzle, a caress of the hand, and a squeeze of the knee, building up until they finally bid farewell to friends and guests to return to their quiet sanctuary for a private celebration for two.
Working on a commissioned piece can sometimes offer a means of escape, as typically the customer has a pretty good idea of what they want. But I always like to add my own personal touch to works like Night on the Town. One of the elements the customer wanted in the picture was a bottle of wine. When it came time to add it, I took the opportunity to reference another painting of mine, Red Truck, which was inspired by a wine bottle label. Being that the customer is from California, and Red Truck is a California wine, it fit the scene perfectly.
