"Angel at the Bar With Skull and Roses"
24" x 36" oil on linen, by Artist Riki R Nelson
(Angel at the Bar copyright 2010)
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About the creation of "Angel at the Bar w Skull and Roses": Like all of the bar paintings I have done, this piece is based on an actual place and occurrence. It is from a photo shoot I did at the Toll House Hotel, in the the lounge at the "Three Degrees Restaurant" on Halloween. There was indeed a woman in an angel costume, sitting at the bar, next to a skull.

The photo was a candid shoot, of real people, I used no models in this shoot. Back in the studio,I changed elements, and used still life set ups to create a sense of dimension and realism, but the bar is as it was, and the essence of the scene, is there. As an artist, I have my own vision, that is separate from the actual photo, the intangible elements that defy words, but can only be expressed - hopefully- with imagery.

The occasional angel or other archetype in my paintings, are often inspired by dreams, prior to the photo shoot. I do not paint them in, until I stumbled upon a unique way to express my artistic vision - a way I have not seen done before.

In this painting I used classical painting techniques, this piece took months to complete.

For more insight or information into this please piece contact me directly.

"Angel at the Bar With Skull and Roses" 24" x 36" One of a kind, Original Oil painting
on blocked linen by Artist Riki R Nelson -

for information about this piece : 408 623 3544 (nothern california usa)
artcontacts@riki-arts.com

A one of a kind, original composition oil painting by R.R. Nelson for information about this piece : 408 623 3544
artcontacts@riki-arts.com

Artist Riki R Nelson is a modern realist oil painter located in Los Gatos California
http://www.riki-arts.com