Starry Toronto Night

Mixed media on canvas.

14x20"

Inspired by the Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh, this painting combines his painting of Starry Night with Toronto's city nightlife. Having lived in Toronto for a few years, I realized the nightlife can be lively with bright lights from the CN Tower, Rogers Stadium, and the condos spanning the skyline. I wanted to capture that sense of liveliness in this painting by using bright yellows and whites for the lights, and a dancing whimsical sky for the background.