Zero-gravity space picnic at a diner in Tucson. A single example of a wide range of foods, some sharpened, some severely angular, all edging away from an approaching wall of whiteness. (Photo by H. Ensor)
Denver, CO
October 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Jailed for impersonating a muppet. Sad.
(Alameda and Zuni)
Nashville, TN
September 22, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Big burger in a small space. And it’s a squirmy one, with three layers of meat and FOUR layers of lettuce and a ton of tiny mushrooms maybe. Bacon is another tricky thing to paint. Love the handling of the ice cream cone — the dots, the lines. Below is the other side of the same place. There are a lot of signs that make the claim of the “biggest” burger available within a certain region. This might be the first example of onions being shown as lovely naturalistic rings. This burger has only one meat and two layers of lettuce, but it’s got a lot of personality.
Bronx, NY
December 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment
This aggressive painting by The Royal Kingbee is obscured by an ice machine. In fact, between the ice machine and the deep field of vision with distant water, this one in the Bronx has a lot in common with this one in Nashville. A full third of the well-considered painting is hidden from view, but I wouldn’t anticipate the hidden area giving any more guidance for how to apprehend this image: Why the angry sandwich bearer; why the tropical theme, and so on. However, the light on the sandwich is convincing as all heck.
Nashville, Tennessee
June 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
As mentioned before, that texture of brick and cinderblock does nothing for a painting, but is that the Nashville skyline with reflection in the Cumberland River? Nice touch. The ice machine should move around the corner. I think I’ll add a category called “Landscape/Cityscape” in the hopes others arise. (photo by J. Eichman)
Benson, Arizona
January 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Cocktails are under-represented. The occasional martini glass, but wine drinkers seem to keep their imagery mechanically-derived, maybe a social class distinction. It is a fact that the wealthier a neighborhood, the fewer hand-painted food signs. Yet, more art galleries. Funny.
Hope, Arkansas
October 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The shyest watermelon in Arkansas. This and the Pittsfield cone warrant a “Somewhat Hidden” category. We’ll see if others fall into that category.
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
October 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The chocolate-vanilla swirl presents a formal challenge. So best to set back slightly, stay somewhat hidden. Don’t want to draw too much attention.