Lantera by David H. L. Blackman, Ph. D.

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Lantera

David H. L. Blackman, Ph. D.

Lantera

Acrylic On Canvas

9 x 12 in

Available

Location: Artist's Studio

Lantera depicts a quiet street corner anchored by two distinct buildings. The left structure is painted vivid yellow, its warmth balanced by a leafy green tree that softly interrupts its facade. A dark brown arched door with a stone frame grounds the building, beside which leans a simple bicycle, hinting at everyday movement and presence. To the right, cool grey and blue surfaces meet: a grey upper level with a single yellow shuttered window contrasts with the lower level's vibrant blue, featuring two doors—one arched, dark wood trimmed in white stone, the other bright blue with small panes. A signboard and patch of greenery sit nearby, suggesting a lived-in, functional space. The foreground’s rectangular stone tiles offer texture and order, framing this intimate urban moment with restrained composition and deliberate color choices.