Bismarck Central – Giclée Reproduction

Bismarck Central is a Giclée Reproduction in watercolor by Ellen Jean Diederich featuring the Edginton Historic (Train) Depot in Bismarck, ND with the Patterson Hotel shown in the background. This piece uses vivid colors of tans, greens, and oranges to add warmth.

Behind the piece: In 2001, I became a new Pride of Dakota Member and several locals from Bismarck, ND suggested I paint the Patterson Hotel. It was near the depot where Senators, Representatives and officials traveled by train and stayed there. Apparently, there are many colorful stories in its history. I never actually heard one, but a colorful painting seemed to be in order.

In Bismarck Central the large simple shape of the Patterson aided this composition tremendously by breaking up the horizon line. To imply activity, each window was carefully changed. The building was primarily in shadow, and a grid added shadow to the sunny side as well and interlocked it with the community of buildings. The depot is clearly very interesting, but the sparkling white building becomes the center of interest. The dramatic sky might get your imagination going.

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