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Chicago Noir

Film Noir is a cinematic term used to describe stylish Hollywood crime dramas. This style of film is characterized by stark lighting, cynical heroes, and moral ambiguity. In my opinion, those filmed in Black and White are more powerful visually.

Chicago, with its’ history of prohibition gangsters and signature Blues music, is a natural background for my monochromatic painting inspired by the genre.

All originals are available for sale on my website; TomShropshire.com American artist Tom Shropshire is a contemporary impressionist and calls his style of painting “Traditional with a Twist”, because his work often includes unexpected elements of pulp art, dreams, or fantasy. "As an Urban fantasy artist, I am known for contemporary night city scenes, dramatic landscapes, seascapes, and narrative works inspired by pop culture, film, and pulp fiction. I try to express mystery, beauty, and wonder in all my work.The city at night has always intrigued me as well, and I find myself returning to the subject again and again. Atmospheric city night scenes have become my signature style but I continue to paint Fantasy and representational...