The ‘Life’ series by Elizabeth M. Cormier
For years I have been drawn to the nocturnal side of my days. I capture on camera nightscapes of natural lighting, electric/neon lighting and fireworks displays. Often starting with a black gesso base, I brush layer over layer of paint to bring these night scenes forward with no real plan in mind. I have always been inspired by principles of color theory, an array of music genres and pop-culture.
"The 4th at Cape May", Acrylic on canvas, gloss varnish, 4.75" x 12.75" x 2.25", 2024
"Annapolis" Acrylic on canvas, 5.5" x 7.5" x 1.5", matte varnish w/ handmade frame, 2023
"The 4th at Cape May", Acrylic on wood panel, gloss varnish, 8" x 8"
Manayunk Halloween, Acrylics on Canvas, 9" x 12", 2024
"The Watering Hole", Acrylic on wood panel, 10" x 10", 2024
Oil painting of a beach scene with dark storm clouds overhead, people and beach huts on the sand, and a red flag on a pole near the surf.
A panoramic painting of a landscape at night showing a storm with lightning, a distant city, and a sunset on the right side.
A nighttime scene of a busy ice cream stand decorated with balloons and bright lights, with people waiting in line outside. The stand has a striped awning and signs advertising soft serve ice cream.
"Holy Night" Philadelphia, PA Christmas on Rittenhouse, Acrylic on canvas board, 5" x 7", 2023
"Before the Storm", Acrylic on Canvas, Gold leaf, 8" x 10", 2024
Painting of Chestnut Hill Station in the snow, with a canopy, platform, and snow-covered trees in the background.
Painting of a winter park scene with trees, a gazebo, and people walking, illuminated by streetlights.
Painting of fireworks exploding in the night sky over a parking lot with cars and streetlights.
Painting of fireworks over a body of water with boats and a distant shoreline.
"Drury Street Philadelphia", acrylic on canvas board, 10" x 8", 2023
"Snow up Broad" Center City / Philadelphia. PA
A pastel painting of a city skyline at sunset with buildings, cloudy sky, and a chimney emitting smoke.
Oval painting of a snowy landscape with trees, a small cabin, and a fence, painted in cool blue tones.
"Lights Lights Lights", Acrylic on Canvas board, gloss varnish, 9" x 12", 2024
A painting of a winter cityscape with tall buildings in the background, snow-covered trees, and a large municipal building in the foreground, set during twilight.
Painting of three decorated Christmas ornaments on a brown oval wooden surface.
"SURF lit up" Ocean City, NJ nighttime on the boardwalk
A still life painting of three vases with pink and red roses on a table covered with a silk cloth featuring a landscape scene.
Painting of a beach scene at sunset with several people, some standing and some walking, near the water with trees on the right.
A painting of a night sky with clouds, trees, and houses with lights.
A painting of pink roses in a blue and white patterned vase on a beige table, with a textured background.
Painting of red roses in a beige vase on a green tablecloth against a dark purple background.