Chucks

Ken Powers

Chucks

The Chuck Taylor All-Star Tennis Shoe was introduced in 1917 and changed the face of sports footwear for generations. They are still popular today and remain relatively unchanged although their country of production is different. These are a pair of my old beat up “Chucks” that just beckoned to be painted. I was going to up the values of the shoes a touch in this composition but I kind of liked the subtle glow that was achieved by keeping the shoes lighter so I left it in its current state. The piece is painted with Rublev 18th century reproduction watercolor paint on Arches 140# cold-pressed paper. The Rublev paint adds nice texture when repeatedly glazed. The original is 14” x 10” in size.

Featured in Painters in Modern Times group in August 2009.

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Chucks by Ken Powers
Chucks by Ken Powers
  • pensivepixie

    pensivepixie

    is a nice painting

  • Ken Powers replied

    Thank you. It might be one of my favorites.

  • Ming  Myaskovsky

    Ming Myaskovsky

    Those looks familiar, this is impeccable work! :)

  • Ken Powers replied

    Thank you. It was tough to not overwork the shoes.

  • John Dicandia

    John Dicandia

    Love the textures and the earthy colours you use in your pieces. Hard to find a favourite. They’ll all great. :))

  • Ken Powers replied

    Thanks John. I have opted for a fairly subdued palette of single pigment colors. Thanks for the great compliments.

  • Pete Janes

    Pete Janes

    I could learn a thing or two from you on backgrounds. And I like how you held yourself back on the sneaker colors. Moments like that, brush hovering, are charged.

  • Ken Powers replied

    You are too kind Pete. Thank you very much. It certainly can be tough to keep from overpainting. I am glad you can relate to my plight.

  • rob2

    rob2

    Nice shadow.Great work.

  • Ken Powers replied

    Thank you. Often I find the shadows more interesting than the subject.

  • RJP061462

    RJP061462

    very nicely rendered

  • Ken Powers replied

    Thanks Reed. This was one of those that just built itself.

  • fixtape

    fixtape

    really great work!

  • Ken Powers replied

    Thank you very much. This is one of my recent favorites.

  • melbourneguy75

    melbourneguy75

    Lovely work :)

  • Ken Powers replied

    Thanks David. These are my favorite shoes.

  • gerardo segismundo

    gerardo segism...

    You have superb handling on interplay of shadows! Marvelous!

  • Ken Powers replied

    Thank you very much. I have been trying to study the interaction between light and shadow over the course of the last couple years. I appreciate your comments.

  • hollypaino

    hollypaino

    Beautiful – I’ve seen this elsewhere – nice to finally put a face with the work!

  • Ken Powers replied

    Thank you very much. This was a fun one.

  • Barbara Glatzeder
  • Ken Powers replied

    Thanks Barbara. You will be happy to know that I have finally bought a new pair. No more holes in my shoes! What a great feeling.

  • Pinkham

    Pinkham

    These Chucks aren’t even broken in good. Love the work!

  • Ken Powers replied

    I should have left the duct-tape wrapped around them! :) Thanks for your kind words.

  • PERUGINA

    PERUGINA

    There are so many works here to leave comments on.. will have to come back and browse some more. Have added you to my watchlist. Your work is inspiring!

  • Ken Powers replied

    Thank you very much. I am trying to continually improve my technique.

  • JennyArmitage

    JennyArmitage

    How did I miss this one? I like it.

  • Ken Powers replied

    Thanks Jenny! This is one of my favorites.

  • EarthquakeBee

    EarthquakeBee 17 days ago

    I misedd the chucks.. and they;re just so good !

  • Ken Powers replied 17 days ago

    Thanks much! I don’t know what I would wear if they stopped making these.

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