Ricos Pollos Asados

I went to 23rd Ave. San Pablo again near the U-Haul place. I found this interesting place. Rico was BBQing his pollos outdoors. A few people stopped to talk, all very interested and friendly. I was a little annoyed by the wind that blew dust, ashes, hair, leaves, dirt into my paint. Joys of painting outdoors.

I have no idea what the Giraffe and Elephant are doing there.

Larry Hatfield
Watercolor 10.5 x 14.5"

Golden State Textiles, Rheem near 23rd St.

I was attracted by this white building with the decorative front and dark space within. The owner first thought I was going to paint on the building and was very polite in suggesting the police might not be happy since the city needs to paint over graffiti. Once we established that I was to paint a picture of his storefront all was a go. This was a nice spot. The painting came out a little cartoony but I've been exploring the idea of signage as symbol which fits right in. (Does the stuff we buy or sell become symbols of our culture??? Will we be remembered by KFC or Quarter Pounders???)

Marilyn Hill
Watercolor
15 X 11

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Sopitos, 23rd St. near Market

Larry and I painted Sopito's. He was across the street and I, as usual, was right next to it. For me I think it was about the color, the umbrella + reflection and the palm tree with the fuzzy trunk. The sky was white.

Marilyn Hill
Watercolor
15 X 11

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Saint Paul's Church

I wanted to do this church tower since seeing it on the way home last week. The church was established in 1864. There is another view with lots of red tile roofs visible. I had several conversations with people walking by as I was right next to the sidewalk. I told them about the show, Immigrant Neighborhoods, in late Feb. at the San Pablo City Gallery.

Larry Hatfield
10.75 x 14.5
Watercolor

Early Lunch

The Taco truck gets busy at lunch but even before there are usually people wainting. I wanted to to a closer view so set up near my car in the lot. I was worried I would attract to much attention but everyone was very nice and did not interupt but waited till I took a break to talk to me. I felt pretty comfortable painting there.  Karen

Rumrill and Market

It was a very cold wintry day between storms when I worked on this near the taco truck in the parking lot of the hamburger stand. I came back next week and finished it and the weather was pretty much the same. I was very happy ther was the same truck there again and I realized after awhile that the truck was owned by someone in the taco truck. It is a 24 by 30 canvas.

Monday, January 3

We will meet at 23rd and Market and then go to Andrade and Market.

From 80- Exit San Pablo Dam Road. Go west toward Bay. When you get
to
the Casino turn right on San Pablo Ave. Go to Church and turn left.
Church becomes Market. Stop at 23rd st. Park and meet at little
shopping center.

We plan on painting at Andrade and Market but becasue I can't find it on the map I can't do the directions so we will meet at the same parking lot we have used before at 23rd and Market.

Karen