Okay, so things have been a bit… much lately. Work’s been piling up, and honestly, I just needed a break from staring at the same four walls and spreadsheets. Felt like my brain was turning to mush. You know that feeling? Just needed to see something different, something that wasn’t demanding anything from me.
Finding Something New
So, I was just kind of drifting online, not really looking for anything specific. Just clicking around, trying to find something visually interesting to reset my brain. Wasn’t really in the mood for news or social media drama. Then, I somehow landed on some images by this artist, Derek Kaplan. Never heard of him before.
First, it was just one image, I think it was a city street scene. Looked kinda dark, maybe rainy. It caught my eye because it felt… real. Not like a postcard picture, but like a place you’d actually walk through. So, I started digging a bit more. Just typed the name into a search bar, you know, the usual thing you do.
Looking Closer
Found a whole bunch of his stuff then. Lots of paintings, mostly cities it seemed. New York, maybe other places too. What struck me was the feeling they had. Atmosphere. That’s the word. Lots of:
- Rainy streets
- Reflections on wet pavement
- People with umbrellas
- Cars and yellow cabs
- Buildings at night or dusk
It wasn’t just about painting a pretty picture. It felt more like capturing a mood, a specific moment in time. The way he uses light and shadow is pretty cool. Makes things look dramatic, but also kinda… lonely? Or maybe just quiet. Peaceful, in a way.
Spent a good hour just looking through different paintings. Didn’t analyze them like some art expert, ’cause I’m definitely not one. Just looked. Let the images sink in. It was actually pretty calming, surprisingly. Better than staring at that spreadsheet, that’s for sure.
Final Thoughts
Yeah, so that was my little discovery. Derek Kaplan’s art. It’s got this vibe, you know? Moody, atmospheric city stuff. Gave me something different to think about for a while, which was exactly what I needed. Sometimes you just stumble onto things that click, even if it’s just some paintings online. Anyway, just wanted to share that little journey.
