Carpark Green with Envy

Artist: Paul Vanzella

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Carpark Green with Envy

Melody, about 1 year ago

I love the massive surreal feel to this image. It is as if the fabric of the universe has been torn and this is a glimpse into a parallel world….or something. Lovin’ the drama:)
Janet Leadbeater, about 1 year ago

you live in another world… empty of people, but larger than life
James Pierce, about 1 year ago

So fess up and tell us Paul – How much treatment do these images get after they come out of the camera ? The look is so distinct.
Paul Vanzella, about 1 year ago

Of course – I want to develop a style with these cityscapes… shadows and highlights are critical to me, and, of course the first capture is so important and has to evoke the energy and style in the first place. There are a few layers that build the image and pinpointed sections where you can work into the flatness or contrast of each element. The overall effect is for a slighlty painterly feel and an aesthetic snapshot of the time and place.
James Pierce, about 1 year ago

Do you remote or add many elements, or is it more careful contrast and saturation control ?
Paul Vanzella, about 1 year ago

Usually I just enhance certain elements to make the image have more impact, maybe duplicate an element or change the colour saturation – I like to build the piece as an artist would and you come across all sorts of composition conundrums… With this image, I’ve gone way further and used some beautiful pencil pines I photographed in Hobart – I’m forever collecting industrial chimmneys, trees, signs etc… Also, the burn and dodge tool (as in a real photographic lab) plays a big part in rendering the final image.
Lindsay Blamey, about 1 year ago

GOSH! Cant get enough of this one – its on another level altogether… the light and mood you have created remind me of something out of the movie SinCity. It has a real cinematic feel to it, Very Dramatic… the sky is awesome… The vehicles are just enough to keep it grounded. Love it.
Jason Jeffery, about 1 year ago

Your treatment makes the real seem somewhat un-real. It reminds me a lot of Jeffrey Smart – not only the locations but also the colours and lighting as well. Really interesting stuff.
Armon Rostami, about 1 year ago

Your work has a precision behind it which is more like a surgent capturing seperate worlds and bringing them into an urban context!
Armon Rostami, about 1 year ago

& i Love IT!
hi8us, about 1 year ago

great stuff again … so surreal and spooky
webgrrl, about 1 year ago

very cool.. would make a very nice wall hanging piece..
rossco, about 1 year ago

Superb work this, great cityscape.
veronique, about 1 year ago

This is amazing, love it!
barb, about 1 year ago

nice to see other carpark artists!
andrew cowell, about 1 year ago

Stunning! That you can make such an image from a relatively simple scene….
John Meissner, about 1 year ago

I love how the sun colors the sky and the trees. lovely image. it speaks volumes :)
Mark Snelson, about 1 year ago

I would normally walk past a scene like this and not take any notice. I love how you have made a simple every day scens so striking.
Matt Addington, about 1 year ago

Likewise, stunning highlighting of the ordinary, very difficult to do. You would appreciate my friend who is a photographer as well. If you have time visit www.johncarl.com.
alperayik, about 1 year ago

very nice composition with beautiful colors, congs….
onewaykids, about 1 year ago

love the colors and moood as the sun pokes its head out from behind the clouds its beautiful nice work
Michael Douglass, about 1 year ago

I guess you know this is a great image by all the comments but Im going to add my 2 cents anyway. You’ve really created a mood with the use of light, and so surreal.
Cameron Stephen, about 1 year ago

This is stunning Paul, I love the lighting, composition…everything!
monalisa, about 1 year ago

Wow, very nice work!! But can I ask you something? What program do you use? tks, love it!!
Paul Vanzella, about 1 year ago

Thanks Monalisa – yes, I simply use Photoshop, as a graphic designer I use it everyday in my work, however, it’s great to unleash it in a more creative way when working on my own artwork. Thanks again.
xime, about 1 year ago

very captivating…
Christiaan, about 1 year ago

Very cool, and interesting to read your replies to comments aswell. Gives me inspiring ideas. I love surrealism, and this shot is just that. Very surreal and I love the light and colour in it.
Andy Buchowiecki, about 1 year ago

I adore your ,I’d say futuristic style.Very impresive,inspirational.
Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Artwork it is indeed, and Melody’s comment about parallel universe is so fitting! Fabulous!
Nicole Goggins, about 1 year ago

what an amazing image! love what you have done here…
jonathancarvajal, about 1 year ago

surrealism?
i like it
Tim Derbyshire, about 1 year ago

Love how the sky and trees glow/saturate in such a grey location, you have created an eye catching piece of work.
richiedean, about 1 year ago

More drama and atmosphere. Fantastic
Erica Corr, about 1 year ago

Yes, there are some Dali-esque elements to this, especially in the clouds. Which increases my attraction to this image. The trees seem heroic in their ability to rise above and survive the asphalt. Does it for me!
googa, about 1 year ago

Brillant, thumb’s up!
Pete Chennell, 12 months ago

very appealing image..love your work
wanda lechene, 11 months ago

i love your image great work
Heather Rivet..., 10 months ago

wow…just amazing ..love the sky
peter hoenderdos, 10 months ago

Hi Paul.
I really enjoyed looking at your work. I think your portfolio is amazing. Just one of the few people to follow
jlancer, 8 months ago

really awesome job. i love it! my only question is, why are the trees blurred on the sides?
Globalphotos, 7 months ago

Love this Paul, the effort paid off for sure !!!
Barbara Morrison, 16 days ago

Love the trees !