Painting #45 NY I Love You

I find if very intriguing how much America loves it's New York. Isn’t it amazing how a city, not fundamentally different from any other city, can be so great? Such an empire? It all comes down to the average person. A few of them are creative, a few business savvy, a few are organized, some are good leaders, all of them working together to create an amazing city. That’s pretty amazing. Even more amazing: that translates to you, in your city, your town.


I’ve never lived in New York, so I don’t really know exactly why people chose to live there, honestly… It seems a little too big for my taste. I’m not a country girl by any means! Give me your highways, malls, and starbucks (btw, free coffee tomorrow if you bring a mug)! I lived in Houston for several years and it felt like there were people everywhere, for miles and miles. I remember thinking to myself, I could spend a week wandering around, looking for someone I know, and never bump into anyone. I can’t imagine living in a place that is even more populated! I like my medium sized city, full of all its amenities, yet with that indescribable southern charm.

But, not to harbor any ill-will against NY, or the painting I did of it today! This painting is of the NY sky line, as seen from the Statue of Liberty and is such an amazing site! The painting is a 12x5 inch oil painting on a wooden block. It’s a commission painting, but please check out my Etsy shop for paintings that are still available! EmilyJeffords.etsy.com


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