"Heartbeat of the City of Fountains" Original Oil Painting by Vanessa Lacy

"Heartbeat of the City of Fountains"– Original Cityscape Oil Painting by Vanessa Lacy

Where traditional cityscapes focus on rigid lines, Lacy uses the palette knife to sculpt the historic Union Station architecture and Kansas City's iconic fountains with rich texture and movement. The true subject of the piece is the light itself—a brilliant, dramatic sunset that glints off the architectural details, casting a warm, golden-hour glow across the urban landscape. It is a masterful study of contemporary realism, capturing both the timeless beauty of Union Station and the fleeting, vibrant energy of a downtown evening.

Technical Specifications

• Title: "Heartbeat of the City of Fountains"

• Artist: Vanessa Lacy

• Medium: Oil on Deep Cradled Wood Panel (Palette Knife)

• Dimensions: 30" H x 40" W x 1.5" D 

• Subject: Cityscape in Kansas City featuring Union Station and Fountain, Contemporary Realism

• Framing: Arrives ready to hang; edges of the deep cradled panel are finished for a modern, frame-less look.

• In-Person Viewing: This piece is currently available for viewing and purchase at the artist's studio.