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

Vernonette Gaddy 11 Feb 2016

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

Will Kirkland
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

James Anderson 18 Jan 2015

Great American art!

Will Kirkland
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

Carl Herz 17 Oct 2014

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

Will Kirkland
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

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!

Will Kirkland
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

James Mann 23 Sep 2014

hilarious. Love it. Nice style Nice work

Will Kirkland
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