BARCELONA VIEW FROM PARK GUELL AT SUNRISE SAGRADA FAMILIA knife oil painting Ana Maria Edulescu
by Ana Maria Edulescu
Title
BARCELONA VIEW FROM PARK GUELL AT SUNRISE SAGRADA FAMILIA knife oil painting Ana Maria Edulescu
Artist
Ana Maria Edulescu
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
In 2010 I traveled to Barcelona and I was impressed by the unique beauty of this city. The richness of the colors, the incredible Gaudi architecture. One of the moments I'll never forget was when I saw the entire Barcelona panoramic view from Park Guell.
Park Guell is a magical park with amazing buildings, sculptures and tile work designed by Antoni Gaudi , who's work is admired by architects around the world as being one of the most unique and distinctive architectural styles. Gaudi's work was greatly influenced by forms of nature and this is reflected by the use of curved construction stones, twisted iron sculptures and organic forms.
''Park G�ell (Catalan: Parc G�ell [ˈparɡ ˈɡweʎ]) is a garden complex with architectural elements situated on the hill of El Carmel in the Gr�cia district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was designed by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaud� and built in the years 1900 to 1914. It has an extension of 17.18 ha (0.1718 km�), which makes it one of the largest architectural works in south Europe. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Works of Antoni Gaud�".
Park G�ell is skillfully designed and composed to bring the peace and calm that one would expect from a park. The buildings flanking the entrance, though very original and remarkable with fantastically shaped roofs with unusual pinnacles, fit in well with the use of the park as pleasure gardens and seem relatively inconspicuous in the landscape when one considers the flamboyance of other buildings designed by Gaud�.
The focal point of the park is the main terrace, surrounded by a long bench in the form of a sea serpent. The curves of the serpent bench form a number of enclaves, creating a more social atmosphere. Gaud� incorporated many motifs of Catalan nationalism, and elements from religious mysticism and ancient poetry, into the Park.
Roadways around the park to service the intended houses were designed by Gaud� as structures jutting out from the steep hillside or running on viaducts, with separate footpaths in arcades formed under these structures. This minimized the intrusion of the roads, and Gaud� designed them using local stone in a way that integrates them closely into the landscape. His structures echo natural forms, with columns like tree trunks supporting branching vaulting under the roadway, and the curves of vaulting and alignment of sloping columns designed in a similar way to his Church of Col�nia G�ell so that the inverted catenary arch shapes form perfect compression structures.
The large cross at the Park's high-point offers the most complete view of Barcelona and the bay. It is possible to view the main city in panorama, with the Sagrada Fam�lia and the Montju�c area visible at a distance.'' ( Wiki )
I realized this modern textural impressionist painting in impasto technique by applying thick layers of oil paints with different types of palette knives. In this way I am able to create various palette knife strokes and textures that, by interacting one with each other, give a semi abstract feeling to my paintings.
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Comments (48)
Steve Breslow
I have been there at that spot and this so magically recaptures the glow and spirit of the place, and reflects the glow and brilliance of your personality and painting skills!
Lembrau Iulian
Nice view of Barcelona. Although it has many cold shades, the impact is that of a worm work. f/l
Laurie Search
This is just fantastic, dear Ana Maria!!! I love your perspective and composition!!! Those tiles on the wall look amazing!! And the buildings and city beyond, as well as the ocean and the sky, are all so very beautiful!!! :)))vf
Kimberlee Baxter
Another beautiful creation that is striking, bold, and able to lift the viewer’s spirits by its magic, Ana! Love all of your work! Fave! L/F/FB/P!
Marsha Heiken
Ana,now it is as if I visited Barcelona. You take us so many places with your fantastic paintings. You are a tour guide dear! One of beautiful Paintings. Hugs friend of many years,Marsha F/L
Anand Swaroop Manchiraju
Wow! Such a brilliant work with vibrant colors! Love the textures ,sky,and your style too. L/F
Nick Boren
Each art piece that you create nearly leaves me speechless dear Ana.... this one too... ;-) FV
Maria Karalyos
Ana, your exceptional work is an invitation to visit Barcelona, to see these beauties alive.I have not been there yet, and I'm tired of going.I can only express my appreciation for your work once again. L&F
Lyric Lucas
Congratulations, your creative and unique art work is Featured in the "Out Of The Ordinary 1 A Day" group! 4/16/18 l/f/pin
Gloria Ssali
you cannot imagine my distress at seeing this only now where have I been !!!...ugh!! much much love for this from the very beginning till now one of my all time faves is this beautiful perspective you draw us into your vision your mind so much to delve into and such artistry you have me spellbound my friend!! fantastic art!! fl
Paul Lovering
Wow " if ever there is a artist that paints with passion her surrounding , than You Ana Maria so captures the very essence of summer beauty and colourful warmth in her Fabulous compositions , Bravo my friend Barcelona at it's very BEST .
Donna Kennedy
Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful painting Ana!!! Excellent colors and textures!!!...like/tweet/love
Lena Owens OLena Art
Always love to see your Barcelona series, reminds me my travel time to see Antoni Gaudi work ❤️💛💚💙
Jan Mulherin
Congratulations!! This beautiful image has been selected to be featured for the week in the “Art Forever With You” Group Home Page. You are welcome to add a preview of this featured image to the group’s discussion post titled “April 2018 Stunning Group Featured Images” for a permanent display within the group, to share this achievement with others. If the activity is allowed, your image will also be posted to our group Google+ page. Thank you for your participation in the group! ~Jan