Shadows Of The Morning 

Dan Graziano made this painting, Shadows of the Morning, inspired by urban architecture. The artist has taken a familiar scene, a section of an apartment building, and transformed it into a study of shape, color, and light. Graziano’s bold choice of colors, orange and purple, capture the feeling of early morning as the sun rises. The light, hitting the building at an angle, casts deep shadows that give the painting a sense of depth. The fire escape, a common feature in urban landscapes, criss-crosses the building's facade. The artist contrasts geometric shapes with organic ones, emphasizing the interplay of light and shadow. The perspective evokes a sense of intimacy and the mundane, inviting viewers to appreciate the beauty of everyday scenes. The painting encourages a reflection on how urban environments shape individual experiences.