Original artwork description:

This painting captures a nostalgic American scene, featuring a vibrant motel sign reading "FINDER'S MOTEL NO VACANCY" prominently displayed against a clear sky. The sign's colors are bold, with the word "MOTEL" in a large red rectangle and the "NO VACANCY" portion illuminated in yellow against a smaller, red backdrop. The neon aesthetic is reminiscent of mid-century Americana. Behind the sign stands a palm tree, its trunk detailed with textured strokes reflecting the bark's pattern, and its leaves are painted with a sense of liveliness as they fan out into the sky. The actual motel structure is depicted with orange-hued walls and a darker roofline, indicating perhaps a sunset lighting scenario. The architectural features are simplified, with a focus on geometric shapes and forms, enhancing the composition's overall sense of balance and harmony. Shadows and highlights on the building suggest a source of light coming from the left side of the painting, creating a play of light that adds depth to the scene.

Materials used:

Acrylic

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#landscape #palm trees #cityscape #neon #motel #motel sign #neon sign 

No Vacancy (2023) Acrylic painting
by Melinda Patrick

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This painting captures a nostalgic American scene, featuring a vibrant motel sign reading "FINDER'S MOTEL NO VACANCY" prominently displayed against a clear sky. The sign's colors are bold, with the word "MOTEL" in a large red rectangle and the "NO VACANCY" portion illuminated in yellow against a smaller, red backdrop. The neon aesthetic is reminiscent of mid-century Americana. Behind the sign stands a palm tree, its trunk detailed with textured strokes reflecting the bark's pattern, and its leaves are painted with a sense of liveliness as they fan out into the sky. The actual motel structure is depicted with orange-hued walls and a darker roofline, indicating perhaps a sunset lighting scenario. The architectural features are simplified, with a focus on geometric shapes and forms, enhancing the composition's overall sense of balance and harmony. Shadows and highlights on the building suggest a source of light coming from the left side of the painting, creating a play of light that adds depth to the scene.

Materials used:

Acrylic

Tags:
#landscape #palm trees #cityscape #neon #motel #motel sign #neon sign 
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Southwest Art Magazine named her one of "12 Texas Artists to Collect. "Melinda Patrick began developing her art when she was a very young child. Her paintings are her vision of... Read more

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