A week ago I was able to paint in Chinatown again. It's been over a year since I painted there and posted that watercolor in Chinatown!. Such a fun place to visit and an exciting paint-out location. Unfortunately there usually seem to be changes that aren't always for the best. I was shocked to see a favorite and colorful shop was closed for good.
I used "Busy" in the title of this post because of its multiple meanings. Not only is our downtown Chinatown busy with people - regulars, painters, and tourists - but it also showcases some very busy architecture. In the 1930s the central plaza was developed to look like Shanghai by Hollywood film set designers. They did a great Hollywoodized version, complete with dragon roofs and lots of neon. For me, it's always been a special place to visit. I had an enjoyable morning painting this watercolor. Love the ornate pink building with a yellow tile roof. And I had many observers stopping by to ask what I was doing.
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| 8 x 10" Watercolor |
your touches of red tell the story brilliantly Sherry
ReplyDeleteThanks Lorraine! I was happy to have the red trim.
DeleteBoo, changes. But I love your painting of the pink building
ReplyDeleteThanks Barbara! Boo for sure!
DeleteLove the look of Chinatown and your sunny painting
ReplyDeleteThanks Polly, such a neat spot.
DeleteI can really tell how much Chinatown excites you, as it shows in your paintings. I loved your last work done in Chinatown, and this one is really great, too, Sherry. Great colors!
ReplyDeleteHi Terry! Thanks so much!
DeleteYou have beautifully caught the essence of Chinatown. Gorgeous use of dynamic brush strokes and colour that inject so much life and energy into your lovely painting.
ReplyDeleteThanks Laura! I always appreciate your comments.
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