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Ira McKinzie | “Alien Sunset”

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I love sunsets and the silhouetted forms they create, but for this painting, I didn't want a typical sunset scene- I let my imagination run wild. The clouds and the light cast on them by the setting sun were the focus of this work. The alternative subject matter allowed me to explore a more creative color palette. Using references from concept art, I created the silhouette of an alien city, with spaceships whizzing by.