Night Lights

Mary Ann Reilly

Night Lights

New York, NY

For Maria Mann and Fee Dickson whose beautiful paintings inspired me to try my hand with more traditional arts…

Watercolor, acrylic, and photographic transfer on 90 lb. cold-pressed watercolor paper

Featured in the Group: New York City
Featured in the Group: The Sisterhood

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Night Lights by Mary Ann Reilly
Night Lights by Mary Ann Reilly
  • TheBlindHog

    TheBlindHog

    Mary Ann, your talents are seemingly limitless. This is fantastic. I love the play of light and shadow. In the thumbnail version, I thought this was an actual cityscape photo.

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    it is a photo transfer. It means that I made a pianting and then transferred a photograph on top of that painting (using gel medium).

  • Colleen Milburn

    Colleen Milburn

    Wow – gorgeous work, indeed – amazing, Mary Ann! :))

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    thanks Colleen

  • ooyayootay

    ooyayootay

    Beautiful work, Mary Ann!! Absolutely beautiful!!!

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    thanks a bit different for me.

  • Stephen Thomas

    Stephen Thomas

    great night picture

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    thanks Stephen. After I painted the sky it seemed like night made sense.

  • Maria Mann

    Maria Mann

    Oh Mary Ann what an honor and a beautiful present. This is just stunning. Thank you!

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    you’re very welcome. I haven;t done much of this and it felt good to make.

  • Fee Dickson

    Fee Dickson

    I second Maria on the honour! How have you done this, Mary Ann? did you print out the photo then paint on top? fabulous effect!

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    I actually did the painting first: watercolor and bit of acryllic paint and then it dired. Some gel medium on top of the painting and the a photo transfer of an image of the city skyline. More drying and pressing. Peel away and you get some irregular edges, holes. Photograph the work, make further adjustments in photoshop and upload.

    It was fun to do. Thanks:)

  • Fee Dickson

    Fee Dickson

    Wow. What an interesting process. Thanks for describing that, Mary Ann. I may get in touch when I’m back home for more advice on how to go about doing that. It’s a fascinating mix of media.

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    yes. There’s a wonderful book by Theresa Aireym” Digital Photo Art” thatr explains the process of rtansfer very nicely. I have experimented witha ll types of substances. mI just elarned about purell (the hand sanitizer) as something that will also life a print. I’ll be trying that as soon as I get some.

  • valzart

    valzart

    0 fascintaing stuff sweetheART ;}x happy hippy hugglez

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    thanks Val:)

  • elfie

    elfie

    Excellent Night Shot.. so abstract..wonderful…

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    thanks. I think the blend of traditional arts (painting) and photo transfer helps to make the work less realistic.

  • Nelson Campbell

    Nelson Campbell

    Your exploration into new techniques is fascinating and inspiring – what an incredible result as well…Awesome work!

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    thanks Nels. I had some time yesterday and wanted to make something.

  • Paul Ryan

    Paul Ryan

    The mood and depth here are captivating. Featured in NYC.

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    Thanks Paul. Honored to have work selected,especially this one.

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    lovely job

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    thanks:)

  • gail anderson

    gail anderson

    wow… this is inspiring work, Mary Ann! seems your talent is limitless. wonderful work!

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    Gail, thanks so much.

  • linaji

    linaji

    BEAUTIFUL IMAGE!!

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    thanks Lina:)

  • KarenKSmith

    KarenKSmith

    Excellent work and I’ve now come to expect when I look at your work. You never fail!

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    ah but i do. hitting a bit of a dry spot these last few days. Thanks:)

  • Isa Rodriguez

    Isa Rodriguez

    such a beauty …..... you know how i love my new york… this is special .!!

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