This one is fresh off the easel, it's called "La Paloma Theater". Oil on canvas, 24x36 inches. The building is located on the Pacific Coast Highway here in San Diego. I believe the specific area is actually called Encinitas. Anyway, the day I drove by it for the first time, it struck me as something that I simply had to paint. The marquee had some other movie title on it, but I replaced it with "Some Like It Hot", a Marilyn Monroe movie that took place here in San Diego. Yes, the pigeons are eating popcorn.
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nice composition, and I like the marquee change, seems very opposites attract.
Thanks Harold. I used to rely heavily on my photo refrence, but I've grown to hate that kind of painting. I'm making efforts to change... using heavier paint, softer edges, and trying to have more fun with my subject and it's content.
that theater is in my home town of Encinitas - it's one of the oldest buildings around that area...great painting man! DUDE!
Thanks Miles. Since I brought the painting to the gallery, everyone has been telling me about the theater's history. Back in the day, they used to have couches to sit on in there while watching a movie.
Your work is like Edaward Hopper meets Thomas Hart Benton, really cool style!
Thanks Todd. I love those guys.
A nice one Tony, very clean, light and airy. Kudos!
Thanks Bill. Good luck on your show!
thanks but I'm going to be in town for another week so your stuck with me.
Yeah, but I'm leaving on vacation. See ya when I get back.
Itz really worth seeing..
Thanks for sharing...
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