I not only love flying in hot air balloons, I love the look of them. I’ve done a number of posts over the years on them and today’s post is of a couple different abstract techniques I used depicting them.
The first one was created using a fauvism (Fauvism: a style of painting with vivid expressionistic and non-naturalistic use of color that flourished in Paris from 1905) technique. This technique uses abstract shapes and variations of colors to create a unique look. The event is the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival in Avondale, Arizona (Phoenix metropolitan area). The balloon envelopes are inflated in the early morning hours for flights and races. After that series of events, the balloons are deflated until the evening hours when the envelopes are again inflated, but this time they stay on the ground. As evening turns into night with the darkening sky, the balloon operators shoot large flames up into the envelope of the balloon illuminating the brightly colored balloons.
Using a minimalist watercolor and drawing technique of the same evening event is the next one.
Then using that same technique depicting a single hot air balloon preparing for a day time flight.
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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All three images are vibrant and fun Kirt. And my favorite is the first one with the extra texture.
Hard to go wrong with hot air balloons….they are so beautiful on their own merit!! I like the texture and abstract approach from the fauvism technique! Thanks for the feedback!!
Agreed on all accounts.
They’re all beautiful, but I particularly like the first one with all its brilliant colours and light and shadow!
Thank you very much Diane for your feedback!! Much appreciated! I love hot air balloons!!
Beautiful, Kirt. The first one really dazzled me. I loved the contrast in size between the balloons and the crowd. It makes them look immense. I was going to travel to Albuquerque to see the balloons in October but will end up going sooner. Someday…
This event in Avondale (Phoenix) was awesome….so beautiful!! Thanks for the feedback…much appreciated!!
Marvelous and excellent air balloons, Kirt. The colours are so vibrant and such fun too.
Thank you very much Kamal!! I love the look of them!!
You are always welcome Kirt and yes I too agree with you.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I always enjoy your hot air balloon art, Kirt.
Thanks Dan….much appreciated!!
Fabulous compositions and vibrant colors! The subject lends itself well to the technique.
Thank you very much Denise….I truly appreciate your feedback. I love hot air balloons, so like playing with different presentations!!