BookCrossing in Times Square

This painting was commissioned by BookCrossing.com to be used on a limited edition of bookplates sold on their website. Artwork for their series of labels is created by various members of BookCrossing. The BookCrossing representative asked for something similar to my Deluge painting, so I returned to Times Square for inspiration again. This was from a photo reference, used with permission by Dave Baker. I altered various parts of the scene to better match the theme of BookCrossing, turning Times Square into the "world's largest crossing zone." I have donated the original painting to BookCrossing, where it will eventually be auctioned off to raise funds for their organization.

Oil on Canvas, 16"x20", 2003