March Madness
Original in private collection
Watercolor on Arches 140# Hot Press paper.
18”W x 19 1/2”H
This is an interpretation of a busy street scene on a rainy day in Chicago based upon a photo I took years ago. I have always wanted to paint the scene and finally put the brush to paper. It was a challenge to portray the light of a rainy day and the reflections on wet cobblestones but I was really pleased with the outcome and it has become one of my favorites.
Giclee’s on cotton rag paper are available. Please bubblemail or email me for details on purchasing a giclee.
Email – mbaileyart@gmail.com
March Madness belongs to the following groups:
Water Media (Paintings by hand only) Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
Marion Chapman
well, i’m not surprised the original is sold – it is superb in every way
Michael Bailey replied
Thank you for your kind comment and for adding me to your watchlist. I’m doing the same with your work, I like your style very much. Michael
Marion Chapman
Thanks Michael. This painting is so good i am making it the new group avatar.
Michael Bailey replied
Wow, I am honored! Thank you so much, and again, for your kindness in complimenting it.
PERUGINA
I’m not suprised Marion has made it the group avatar… you have researched you subject well in regards to the photograph as your support…those reflections on the wet pavement and the light have been well executed. Congratulations.
Michael Bailey
Thank you Perugina. This painting had many, many sketches and color sketches done prior to and during it’s creation so yes, I researched every aspect I might have needed to help me complete it. It was a special piece for me from the beginning and things really flowed well while painting it. Thanks again!
stacemay1
So, congrats on the avatar. :) I have a question for you – how would one frame a spectacular original of this artwork which will be in a different room from ‘Bad Moon Rising’?
Kathy Kuzma
wonderful image! love the details and your use of black
-your black and white contrasts in this pieceMichael Bailey replied
Thanks, again… This was one of my favorites and when I sold it I knew I would miss it.
aila
Wonderful work!
Michael Bailey replied
Thank you aila, and for adding it to your favorites.
Michael
Peter Zentjens
If you look at it, small, my first thought was that is was a picture. It’s so realistic, incredible.Yet when you look at it in detail, you see the details that make watercolour such a special medium. A wonderful artwork. Kudos.
Michael Bailey replied
Thank you, and for the favoriting.
amarica
A real masterpiece Michael
Jean Hildebrant
Very nice watercolor, Michael! I turned out great!
mimi yoon
i love this…. wow!!!
Michael Bailey replied
thank you, again, and for the favoriting!
ltassone
Splendid
Michael Bailey replied
Thank you, much appreciated.
arnene
WOw, you have tremendous control over everything
RealPainter
this is a great artwork .i do love it….....mORe-
—-—-—-—-—-—-—-->paul romanowski
PRETTY GOOD, I LIKE IT…
shrikant
very artistic post processing, good one
Michael Bailey replied
Thanks. No post processing here, just a straightforward photo of the original painting. Sometimes I do get a lucky shot with the camera.
Casey Herman
Brilliant painting! Very impressive!!
Michael Bailey replied
Thanks!
Margaret Harris
Love it!!
Michael Bailey replied
And thanks again!
Kate Eller
Well, you did a really wonderful job too. This is a great reality painting. A real moment in the day of real people….so well executed Michael. You have depicted the light and color of a rainy day so perfectly.
Michael Bailey replied
Thank you Kate.
Leslie Gustafson
Outstanding!!
Michael Bailey replied
Thanks you Leslie.
Yan Gao 27 days ago
Happy Thanksgiving To You And Family !
Michael Bailey replied 26 days ago
Thank you for the holiday wish. Your pastels are great! Happy Thanksgiving to you also!