Running Hot and Cold by Will Kirkland

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This is a colored pencil painting I did based on a photograph that I obtained from a photographer I met in the New Bohemia area of Cedar Rapids, IA. about two years ago. I commented on the photograph and he told me that I could have it. He didn't think that it turned out. I said that I would like to make a painting based on it and this is the result. I believe that it is a real town some place in Kansas. Obviously, this town has a great sense of humor. I hope that you also get a chuckle. I welcome any comments you might have about this painting of any of my other works. The dimensions are 8 inches x 8 inches. Again, done on Dura-lar polyester film using Prismacolor Verithin pencils.

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Vernonette Gaddy 11 Feb 2016

Superbly created, and superbly detailed colored pencil artwork Will. :)

Artist Reply: Vernonette: thanks so much! I love detail and feel that this contributes to the realism of a scene like this. Also, I couldn't pass up doing a painting of this...it's just too funny. Have a good day. Best regards, Will

James Anderson 18 Jan 2015

Great American art!

Artist Reply: James: wow! you were busy! This just spoke to me. This was based on a photograph that another person took and had displayed at an art fair. I asked him if it was for sale and he said that he'd give it to me. He didn't like how it turned out! I told him that I wanted to base a painting on it he said that that would be fine with him. Great for me! He said that this is an actual small town some where in Kansas. With water towers like these, this town has a great sense of humor. You have to love the humor, if not the art of the situation. Thanks again. Best to you, Will

Carl Herz 17 Oct 2014

Your art is very beautiful, I am glad that we have very good artworks as yours... Congratulations Carl Herz

Artist Reply: Carl: thank you so much for such generous comments. They are greatly appreciated. I was drawn to the humor that this small town must have and so publicly express. Humor is so important to the quality of life. I'm glad that you enjoyed this and my other work. Have a great day. Best regards, Will

Anne Whiteway 05 Oct 2014

Will, this is such an interesting drawing, with many fine details. I agree with you that the town people must have a great sense of humor by the "hot and cold" signs. You are a very talented artist!

Artist Reply: Anne: thank you so much for your nice comments. I'm glad that you enjoyed this piece. It was so fun to do. I wish that I could actually visit this town. Best regards, Will

James Mann 23 Sep 2014

hilarious. Love it. Nice style Nice work

Artist Reply: James: thanks for having a laugh on this one. You have to love a town with this kind of humor! Greatly appreciated. Best regards, Will

Jane Cummings 11 Sep 2014

Outstanding artwork, very interesting composition. Architecture and humor, gotta love it!

Artist Reply: Jane: thank you so much. This town is actually real, although I don't know exactly where. The humor of this little rural town called out loudly to be the subject of a painting. We all need a bit of humor in our lives each day. All these folks need to do is look out their windows. Have a laugh today on me. Best regards, Will

Dean Huck 30 Aug 2014

I love it. Love the idea especially.

Artist Reply: Dean: thanks so much! The original photograph just called out to be a painting. I too loved the humor this town must express on a daily basis. We should all live with such a reminder! Best regards, Will

Michael Sherman 15 Aug 2014

Very nice work, will. I like a good sense of humor!

Artist Reply: Michael: It was the humor in this scene that attracted me to paint this. Humor is important in our lives and I admire this town for openly expressing that it is definitely a big part of their town's character. I appreciate your comments. Best regards, Will

Tony Durrant 14 Aug 2014

Love this - and the autumnal feel + colours; also the little slant of humour in the piece. My wife loves your work, too. You use detail so well and never labour it or overdo it.

Artist Reply: Tony: always good to hear from you. Thanks so much for your very generous comments. They are very much appreciated. I'm also flattered that your wife also likes my style and subject matter. Best regards, Will

Brenda Loveless 31 Jul 2014

Excellent work on this humorous topic!

Artist Reply: Brenda: thank you so much for your comment. This is a humorous scene, but a real one. This is based on a photograph that the photographer gave to me at an art show. He said that he did not think that his print turned out. I said that I would like to do a colored pencil painting based on it and he said " go for it". By the way, I love your photograph of the gnarled oak tree. Best regards, Will

Sharon De Vore 31 Jul 2014

WILL, EACH ONE OF YOUR MASTERFUL WORK OF ARTS IS BREATH TAKING AND THAT INCLUDES THIS.

Artist Reply: Sharon: thank you so much for taking so much time to view my work. Coming from an artist of your stature means a lot to me. Best regards, Will

John Cappello 06 Jul 2014

Gives One a sense of the Time of year and great location. So Sweet This Haze in the background Makes You want to melt in it, So nice an Urban Perspective!

Artist Reply: John: I appreciate your kind comments. Thank you very much for taking the time. I respect your work and take your comments to heart. Best regards, Will

Maria Anna Machado 19 May 2014

fantastic work...

Artist Reply: Maria Anna: thank you very much for your generous comment. I really do appreciate it. I looked at your extensive work. I see that you do digital art. It is very nice and creative. I must admit that I am quite the computer novice and really have no idea how to use the computer to its fullest, creative advantage. After viewing your work, I wish that I was more proficient. Regards, Will

Joanie Holliday 14 May 2014

LOL WILL !!!!! AND ... YOU DO "EXCELLENT" COLORED PENCIL WORK... JUST "TERRIFIC"... JOANIE

Artist Reply: Joanie: thanks again for your generosity! I too got a chuckle out of this. The image just begged to be painted. I would love to find this little town and take a road trip to actually see their "opposing" towers! Regards, Will

cindy kelly 13 May 2014

Love this picture. There is such atmosphere. Looks like it may be early morning. Love the play on words too.

Artist Reply: Cindy: thank you for your generosity. When I saw the image this painting is based on, it just begged to be painted. I still chuckle at the thought of a town actually having such "opposing" water towers! I'd love to actually find this small town and visit. They must be blessed with a community sense of humor that I suspect would be infectious! Regards, Will

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