By Abby Elise Baker
acrylic on raw cotton canvas and ornate wood frame
22" x 28" x 1"
 
This painting captures the essence of a cold winter day in Paris. A gloomy sky, the dim silhouette of the Hôtel de Ville, a solitary cyclist, and the unlit extravagance of the large streetlights together evoke a quiet, melancholic charm.