Colette Wirz Nauke

Charming Queens, Original Painting

2024

Artist Comments
Colorful buildings line a quiet street, with their rich reds contrasting against the softer tones of the sky and pavement. Detailed mark-making captures the neighborhood's character and charm. Artist Colette Wirz Nauke drew inspiration from the architecture and beauty of Queens, where she currently resides.

About the Artist
Artist Colette Wirz Nauke draws inspiration from her surroundings, memories, and imagination. "As a child, I was mesmerized by the beauty of the cherry blossoms in my grandfather’s backyard," shares Colette. Now, as an adult, she reconnects with that magical feeling and captures it in her work. Heavily influenced by Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, Colette particularly admires the techniques of Monet, Cézanne, and Bonnard. She spends her summers traveling across the US and abroad in search of her next muse. When she’s not painting, Colette enjoys visiting art museums, exploring parks, and teaching art.

Words that describe this painting: city, facade, buildings, New York, Queens, NYC, street, city street, cityscape, skyline, architecture, travel, modern , acrylic painting, brown

Charming Queens
Colette Wirz Nauke
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Finished white edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2024
36 in. h x 36 in. w x 1.5 in. d
8 lbs. 0 oz.