"Brick Life Original watercolor" by Bogdan Shiptenko

"Brick Life Original watercolor" original fine art by Bogdan Shiptenko

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Nov 9, 2023

Price: $262

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Media: Cotton paper, watercolor paints, palette, brushes

Size: 11x12 in

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Brick Life is an original watercolor painting that reflects the warmth and rhythm of everyday moments within a brick-built cityscape. The detailed architecture sketch and subtle tones highlight the charm of urban life, bringing texture and emotion into the scene. A perfect piece of brick art for those who appreciate cityscape painting and the beauty of lived-in architecture.

•DESCRIPTION•
Painting size: 11x12 inches (28x30 cm)
Artwork framed (white frame 16x16 inches)

Original 100% hand painted one of a kind by Bogdan Shiptenko
It Is Original watercolor painting - not print 

•MORE DETAILS•
Signed painting
Materials: Watercolor paints, palette, brushes, cotton paper

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Explore a playful metropolis with Brick life a whimsical painting featuring lego men navigating the iconic streets of New York. This original artwork combines the charm of Lego figures with the dynamic energy of the city, creating a delightful fusion of creativity and urban vibrancy. Witness the miniature adventurers as they explore the towering lego skyscrapers and bustling Lego streets, offering a unique perspective on the spirited synergy between childhood imagination and the iconic cityscape of New York.

In this playful and vibrant cityscape, the everyday hustle of an urban street meets the whimsical charm of lego characters. Painted with a dynamic blend of watercolor and gouache, Brick Life captures a vivid corner of a city—reminiscent of New York—with graffiti-tagged brick buildings, colorful storefronts, and classic traffic lights. However, instead of regular pedestrians, the street is animated by cheerful lego figures engaged in daily life—chatting, delivering, exploring.

The contrast between the textured, organic flow of watercolor washes and the sharp, graphic presence of the lego minifigures adds a unique sense of surrealism. Graffiti sprawls across the walls above, echoing the bold strokes of urban expression, while the warmth of the red brick facades anchors the viewer in a familiar, yet fantastical city moment.

Brick Life is a celebration of imagination layered onto reality—a nostalgic nod to childhood within the structured chaos of city life. The painting invites viewers to reimagine their world with curiosity, humor, and a touch of play.

My painting watercolor on cotton paper, using mainly palette brush and watercolor paints.  Watercolors give this work a special lightness and airiness. I like paint with watercolors using the ala prima technique, using the effects of splatter, transparency and color saturation.

Instagram Artist: @bogdan_shiptenko
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