Hopper Trailer

When I have the need of subject matter for a new painting I usually go for a drive.  Of course, before I do this, I have an idea where I’m going and what I’m looking for.  One day last fall, when the light is bright and clean, I went to a local trucking firm (Fort Edward Express) and asked if I could walk around in the yard taking pictures of what trucks and trailers that were there.  The owner said I could.  I was looking for a hopper trailer - the ones with 3 separate sections in the body of the tank.  I guess these are called - Bulk Hoppers - and I think they carry dry goods like cement prior to adding water and stone.  I chose this shape because of the sculptural nature of the entire trailer.  There is a lot of surface and a lot of negative space - both things that make good sculpture.  I chose a view that is very oblique placing a lot of perspective on the shape.  The other thing I wanted to do was stress the brightness of the lighting from the sun.

Medium: Acrylic paint on canvas
No frame.
Size: 23 inches x 30 inches
Price: $1,800.00 (This price does not include applicable sales tax or shipping)