By
Noel Hefele
Piece description from the artist
I painted this picture of a sunlit path at Prospect Park's Lakeside rooftop garden in Brooklyn. The sunlight was so bright that it had that effect on my eyes. The painting captures this beautifully, with lovely purples and blues in the background. The light is direct but diffuse, creating a play of subtle greys that adds depth to the painting. I named this area the "Highline" when I used to walk my dog there, after the famous NYC park. It's a hidden gem in Brooklyn.
I paint New York City's wild edges – the parks, waterways, and forgotten green spaces where nature persists despite urban pressure.
Based in the Bronx, I'm currently exploring Van Cortlandt Park, one of NYC's largest and wildest parks. My work captures these landscapes in oil, focusing on the moments when light, water, and seasons transform familiar places into something unexpected.
I studied at Carnegie Mellon (BFA) and in England (MA in Arts and Ecology). My paintings are in private collections internationally.
See more at noelhefele.com
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