In this weeks blog I’m featuring two Hot Air Balloon art prints that I haven’t shared before. I have shared a number of my prints in prior blogs and they all go back to two locations: Coastal San Diego or Avondale, Arizona (Phoenix metropolitan area). I go back to the photo shoots from both areas and always think of different techniques I could try for creating new art. The one consistency between both is that I typically capture hot air balloons in the many stages of inflation as it creates unique art pieces. That’s not to say I haven’t also captured your typical “sailing in the air” moments. Today I’m sharing two pieces that show both inflated ready to fly and half inflated balloons being prepped for flight. I created both using an abstract drawing and watercolor technique that creates the general forms and look, without the specific detail. The colors and patterns on the balloons speak for themselves making each one a unique art piece.
The first one is “Ready For Boarding” which focuses on an inflated balloon ready to be boarded for flight. The perspective is a close cropped aspect of the gondola tied into the balloon that is “Ready for Boarding”.
The next print is another balloon ready for flight, but in this perspective I depicted the entire balloon with a back ground of other balloons being inflated.
Thoughts? As I have said before, everyone reacts to visual art techniques and looks differently, so I am not in the least offended by opinions.
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I love the look and feel of both, with my favorite being the second one.
Thanks Brad…much appreciated!! Have a great week!
Thanks Kirt!
Your techniques works beautifully with this subject … so colorful!
Thank you very much Denise!! Much appreciated!
Those are both so bright and colorful, Kirt. I like them both!
Thanks Diana! I had fun with these pieces…on their own they are bright and colorful!!
They seem to exude happiness.
It really is fascinating to watch the balloons inflate, Kirt. The vivid colors you used and the techniques are perfect to give a “coming to life” feeling to these. Hugs on the wing.
Heh….I really appreciate your feedback…much appreciated! I can see the hot air balloons in one of your stories….just saying!! Hope all is well !!
I love this semi-abstract technique, and (of course) the bright colours! It brings back happy memories of my one and only ride in a hot air balloon. 🙂
What was your experience like? I ask because I have a fear of heights, but the hot air balloon experience didn’t bother me….felt peaceful!
I loved it! The part that surprised me was the fact that there was no wind. I’m so used to gauging movement by the air against my face, it was a shock to realize that we were moving WITH the wind. As you say, it was very peaceful!
Both are very cool and quite colorful but the second is my favorite.
I enjoyed going up in a hot air balloon!
You and me both!! Thanks Nancy for stopping by!!
It’s so cool to see these close-in, Kirt. I’ve only ever seen them in the air. They are beautiful, but you don’t get the sense of scale you do in these prints. Good job.
Than you very much Dan!! That’s one of the reasons I have taken so many up close and personal shots of them being heated up for flight. It gives you a different perspective!! Thanks for stopping by. Have a great week!
Both are nice, bold, colorful blasts.
Thank you very much!! I appreciate you stopping by and for the feedback!!