My weblog ELECTRON BLUE, which concentrated on science and mathematics, ran from 2004-2008. It is no longer being updated. My current blog, which is more art-related, is here.
Sat, 14 Apr, 2007
The Mysterious Tailor Shop
Another picture for my upcoming show is done. As with the rest of them, this is an architectural portrait. The building shown here is an old house which has been converted into a business, in this case a tailor shop. It is another of the older buildings on the main street of Falls Church which will soon be removed to make room for "urban development." Note the imitation white stone front which was added to what was once the front porch, to make a display area with big windows. Though this is only a tailor shop, I found something mysterious about it, especially in the slanting light and long shadows of a winter evening just before sunset. It's got that "Edward Hopper" feeling about it. He's always been one of my artistic inspirations. If all goes well, this and many more "character buildings" will be in my June show.
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