I do like the dramatic perspective, the composition, and the pastel sky color. You should be proud of that one!

Makes me think of some of Edward Hopper’s night scenes. Thanks for sharing.

You captured something very atmospheric.

becoming quite fond of an alley somewhere I have never been!

Your paintings are beautiful. This view is quite different in feel and radiates the cold very well. Brrrrrr.

He gave me the idea of painting alleys. This one, from his collection, shows the same garages from the opposite direction, as seen from behind his house. In my painting, the garage on the right is my garage, and the one on the left is the one on the right in John's painting.

It has that---"getting home from work in time for supper", feel to it.

I just love these. You can hear them, they are quiet. The sky color adds something special too. Beautiful color.

I particularly like the road which looks like it’s related by driving the cars on it. It has that muddy look of snow crushed by the wheels of the cars and lit by the glow of street lights and porch lights of the houses. Warm beacons so drivers can find their way to their respective garages. The road to home for drivers.

The color of the sky is so warm it makes the painting inviting. I’ve seen winter nights like that, which glow and make you think of a soft mantle that might be the origin of that glow or the reflected warmth of city lights. The back alley is also man made and homey. The viewer’s perspective makes me think someone who knows that spot and has an attachment to it as a welcoming beacon painted it. It’s a different perspective on a subject that is usually scary in some way. This alley is familiar and has warmth. Welcoming warmth maybe?

I actually do know that spot very well; it's right behind my house. The bit of garage immediately on the right is my garage.

the last one but I just love this! Great job!

As befits alleys that run behind houses. I like your details like the car tracks and the warm glow of the sky and the lit lamps. Even conveniently utilitarian areas have their seasonal appeal and distinct beauty.