"Portrait of a Trash Receptacle" captures the George Mullen Activity Center with a uniquely honest local perspective. Painted on-site with the North Port Paint Posse, this work exemplifies Michele Moore's loose, quick style, capturing the light and atmosphere of a crisp morning earlier this year.
The scene features the recognizable structure of the George Mullen Activity Center in the background, anchoring the work in a familiar North Port Florida location. In the foreground, the stark, leafless silhouette of a new tree stands beside the unexpected focal point: a heavy green metal city garbage receptacle with its distinctive rounded top and large holes.
While many artists avoid painting such everyday items, this piece deliberately honors the unsung necessities of municipal life. The focus on the green receptacle is a playful yet profound statement, reminding the viewer that even the most underrated infrastructure deserves recognition—we only miss it when it’s gone. This piece is a celebration of both beautiful architecture and essential community services.
Style: Loose, expressive, quick study (painted in 1-2 hours)
Medium: Watercolor on 100% Cotton Paper
Original Size: 5 x 7 inches
Presentation: Professionally matted, backed, and sleeved to a standard 8 x 10 inch size, ready for framing.
Price: $35.00
Artist: Michele Moore (Co-owner, Bone Boutique / Images of Therapy)
"Portrait of a Trash Receptacle" by Michele Moore Original Watercolor
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Items can be hand delivered in the Sarasota Florida area.
Free pick up at North Port Art Center located in North Port. Address provided at check-out.
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