Linda Hollett-Bazouzi

Espresso at McDonald's, the Train Station in La Spezia, Italy

Photography on Paper

5 x 5", Framed to 10 x 8

$150

I loved that our hotel was across the street from the train station in La Spezia, Italy, and there was a McDonald's there--the only thing open early in the morning! In this location it partnered with Cafe Express. October 4, 2014, 8:48am.   The artist's commission from this work will be donated to RMHC.

Artist Statement:

In my studio and plein air work I often try to capture moments and views of sites that are under-appreciated and ignored. Even more, I try to capture the feeling associated with those views. My work is not merely documentation; it is about passage. It is about impressions. It is about the moment. It is about focus.

The focus may not be about 'finishing' an image. It may also what to leave unfinished. How much can be said with how little.

Alla prima, au premier coup—all at once, first strike. My best work has always been about this process. Whether outside or in the studio, once I’ve completed my thoughts and worked out my plan, I work until the painting is done, in a very direct manner, usually without layers. I paint with a palette knife and water-miscible oils, but occasionally use a brush with watercolour, gouache, and egg tempera.