Illuminated

©Joan Ann Lansberry, November 2008
Micron pen line drawing, colored pencil (some digital smoothing...)

Julia and I have had a delightful evening following through the online exhibit of Van Gogh and the Colors of the Night, which is sponsored by the Museum of Modern Art. It's only there in real life until January 5, 2009, but hopefully the online version will be permanent. It's a most extraordinarily designed online exhibit. The colors in the pictures are so true, the close-ups available, that it is almost as there we are actually seeing his artwork in person.

After seeing that, I couldn't go for very long without feeling inspired. I have an idea on how to proceed with another piece of mine, but meanwhile, I had fun with this quick colorful intuitive drawing.

Julia took one look at it, and said I was influenced by Van Gogh's gaslamps. Quite possibly...