Chapter 3. Oakland
A Turning Point
As the first journey into the process of creating my work, I’ll use the painting “Oakland” (Figure 3.1). It is a great place to start because “Oakland” was a turning point in the way that I approach my work.
Figure 3.1. “Oakland”
The Oakland Fox Theater is a beautifully ornate structure that sits as a testament to greater times. Long abandoned, it still proudly struts its colorful façade to entice passersby to stop and marvel at the craftsmanship that went into creating this relic of a bygone era. The wide palette of colors used to decorate the marquee dance in the brightness of the midday California sun, distracting ...
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