“Her City”

There is a moment just before the sun sets and all the city buildings have this pink hue mirrored on the windows. It’s magnificent. And for that moment it is, “Her City”.

"Her City" by Elizabeth Traub
“Her City” by Elizabeth Traub

Have you ever stood in the city streets just before the sun is setting? With the bright beams casting hues of sunshine on the windows. Suddenly for a very brief moment all the glass windows have this pink hue to them. The blue sky, maybe some clouds, and the world seems at peace as the sun casts the colors onto the glass.

"Her City" by Elizabeth Traub
“Her City” by Elizabeth Traub

Seattle has the reflection of the sun setting off of Elliot Bay. Portland, OR has the beautiful water front. New York City has endless blocks of tall buildings. In each of these cities I have stood watching the sun cast those pinkish hues onto the buildings and mirroring what might just be one spectacular painting.

"Her City" by Elizabeth Traub
“Her City” by Elizabeth Traub

I tried to imagine what an abstract effect might look like when starting this painting. The inspiration of the sun setting in the city is more than I could imagine but trying is what paint allows me to do. I can try, scrap it, try again and scrap it again. In this case there was no scrapping. Just thoughtful brush strokes and thinking of all the wonderful experiences I have enjoyed in the city.

"Her City" by Elizabeth Traub
“Her City” by Elizabeth Traub

I love how both dramatic and sweet this piece feels to me. After all it is, “Her City”. She wanders as a little girl picking the gum of the subway railings. She dances in and out of stores with her mother in her dress and gloves. I was born in the city. My first grown up move, at the age of 19, was to move into the city. Maybe, “Her City” is my city.

"Her City" by Elizabeth Traub
“Her City” by Elizabeth Traub

Ahh the delight and joy of painting a piece that brings me back to my own enjoyment in the city when the sun sets.

"Her City" by Elizabeth Traub
“Her City” by Elizabeth Traub

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Interior Designer, Consultant, Artist. Which is it they ask? All of the above. God has blessed me in ways that words cannot describe. Doing what I love and making a career out of it all. Starting with a beautiful designer showroom. Decorating homes and specializing in kid's spaces. Magazine covers and spreads, then show homes. Adding in business consulting. Working alongside my clients to develop a strategic plan to design and market their product or service in the correct markets. Then one day, after years of painting for my clients, a few gallies, my hobby business I decided in the second half of my life to bring Elizabeth Harris Art Gallery to life. I took my paintings to the streets and flipped my website into my "Art You Love" business. Do what you love and love what you do. Adding Elizabeth Harris Art Gallery and creating artful pieces for your home, office, business. An empty wall invites art you love by Elizabeth Harris Art Gallery. Your Dreams & Passions, My Experience & Help. Let's work together and build something beautiful in your home business, or on your walls.

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