Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Dickson Street

"I want something 'Fayetteville-esque."
Oddly enough I understood what she meant.  
So... this painting is Fayetteville-esque.
If you've ever lived in or loved my city, you get it.
What makes it Fayetteville-esque?
... There's Old Main in the background. 
... The trees from the University lawns are in their autumn colors.
... That must be a Razorback license plate on the blue car.
... Of course, there's not an empty parking space anywhere.
... And... there are all the businesses that make Dickson Street... Dickson Street...

I put things into this painting that make it fun.
I spy... my red VW bug! the wheel of my husband's Harley! Melanie's SUV, DJ's mustang!
I think I spy...  Are those initials in the reflection of a window? Do those shutters look like an my own initials? And is that a letter on the orange building? Is that a name on the green car's license plate? How about on the red car's license? 
Could I also spy... Are those scribbles on the white sign, or does it have a message?  Is that a blur, or does it say something on the red dot sign?

Fun! Fun!! Fun!!!
She'll get to see it tomorrow morning! (along with my painting partners who want to be there.)  I hope she thinks it's "Fayetteville-esque!"  





I was pretty proud to finish this one.



With the frame, the bug won't hold much more. :)



4 comments:

  1. What fun! I don't know Fayetteville (Arkansas), but that makes me want to visit!

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  2. You should come! Maybe one day when your Game Cocks come to play our Razorbacks!

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  3. Wow, you did. Super job on this. Does make you want t visit!!

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    1. You should come! Enjoy what NW Arkansas has to offer then come over! We'll paint together!

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