All of the architectural designs displayed on this page were created using the centuries old imaging technique called rubbing - meaning that all of the painted work is quite literally standing on on the works of those artists and designers who came before me. Because those initial works were commissioned and created for public spaces they are not covered by copyright law, however when it's possible I will name the artist(s) and link to their sites, and do anything in my power to honor the work that they have done. Impressions derived from architectural relief sculptures were all taken from the works created by Gregg LeFevre and his assistant James Owens. They are located around the building located at 101 Park Avenue in New York City, and were installed in 1996. I have included below photos of most of the original bronze plaques and photo of the commemoration plaque.
One quick mention: The collection offered here online changes frequently, so if you saw something one day and doesn't show up the next that just means - I sold it! If you let me know that you want something similar I'll will try to accommodate your needs.
All of the canvases shown here are in their raw state, and frankly look a bit more luminous on screen than they do in person (such is the way of web color) - The paintings are not on stretcher bars (unless otherwise indicated). My reason for doing this is very simple - ease of shipping. All of the paintings are $150.00 unless otherwise indicated.
If you wish to buy a painting please contact me at jon@ltbprod.com.
Thanks,
Jonathan
 02 "The News #1" |
 03 - "Graybar #1" |
 10 - "The Fed #3" |
 04 -"Bowery Savings #1" |
 In the collection of Dr. Naris Nilubol |
 11 - "French Building #1" |
 19 - "French Building #4" |
 16 - "Chinin #1" |
 12 - "Chrysler #7" |
 13 - "Three Buildings" |
 18 - "Mercury #1" stretched - small - $65.00 |
 17 - "The Fed #6" stretched - small - $65.00 |
 14 - "ConEd #16" |
 15 - "NY Sewer #8" |
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 09 - "Double Chrysler" |
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A few of my favorites (no longer available) are pictured below.
This sundial is a concrete decorative work located near the South-Easternmost entrance to Queens Gate Park. It has been combined with a star design taken from a manhole cover in another location.
The manhole cover below was one of my very first attempts at this sort of work. It was nice and it hangs on my wall but it just wasn't what I had envisioned, nevertheless the process was something that stayed with me. It was only recently - at the beginning of this year (2010) has it started to come together - evolving into something that I consider to be intrinsically more than its collected parts... Beyond that - it makes me happy.
-Jon
Original Images
Use of original information or photos by permission only - Jonathan Ellis 2010