Train Tracks & Palm Trees in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Train Tracks Painting

An industrial building by the train tracks in Santa Barbara, California. I was intrigued by the way the evening light streamed across the landscape, making a pattern in the shadows. I had to get a sketch in so I could paint this scene when we got home.

I’m very attracted to the boxy shapes of old Modern buildings. An oxymoron I guess, but the industrial buildings in particular from the early 20th century had graceful proportions and simple silhouettes. We are seeing a revival & a reinterpretation of this style of architecture in San Diego right now, especially in apartment buildings, and I think it looks great. The theory, I think, is that form = function.

I especially like these buildings when they are situated along railroads.

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