City Limits II

Oil on canvas 30 x 30cm 

Urban Dreamscape: A Study in Light and Softness

​This original oil on canvas captures the thrilling, yet distant, energy of a metropolis seen through a veil of soft focus. It is a mesmerizing study in bokeh, transforming the chaotic brilliance of city lights into a harmonious, ethereal dreamscape.

​The canvas is dominated by a constellation of luminous circles and orbs, where the rich texture and depth of the oil paint truly shine. These circles—ranging from brilliant pinpricks of electric yellow and fiery red to deep washes of sapphire blue and emerald green—represent the blurred streetlights, car headlamps, and glowing windows of a sprawling urban center.

​The effect is one of quiet wonder and contemplation. The painting plays with the viewer's perception, suggesting both immense distance and intimate, sparkling detail. The subtle blurring and layering characteristic of the bokeh effect lend the piece a beautiful softness, transforming the stark geometry of the city into a field of pure, vibrant light.

​Ultimately, this artwork is less about the architecture and more about the feeling of the city at night—a vibrant, shimmering energy held safely and mysteriously at arm's length.

All artwork is signed on the back and a certificate of authenticity is included.

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