Thursday, June 25, 2009

Street Scenes of College Town PA

Spent a few days in Penn State College Town and enjoyed some of the murals and back alley art. I took this one not just because of the mural, but because the little skinny building and door on the side intrigued me, and I liked the design.

This was outside a tobacco store called "Your Cigar Den" in an alley off the main street.
On the other side of the door was a painting of Winston Churchill.

When not exploring the town, enjoying walks around the campus and the cool mountain air, I was reading(Middlesex) or sewing.

still in progress, did the pelvic wings and hair
Based on a sketchbook page

6 comments:

Lynette said...

I almost feel like I'm walking and looking at the scenery at Penn State, thanks for sharing your visit and that painting of Clint Eastwood is too cool, Love it!

leanne pizio said...

Love the way the piece is coming along. Isn't Middlesex the most amazing book? I loved every second of it!

JafaBrit's Art said...

leanne, I find the book fascinating but disturbing, I can't get my head around the marriage of the grandparents, eek! Beautifully written.

Hiay Lynette, I was very very impressed with the Penn State Campus. The painting was a nice little surprise walking down an alley.

Shez said...

You have a way of find pieces of Art everywhere you go. Luv the Eastwood one too. Thanks for showing some of the views from Penn State, probably the only way I would ever see it. Hope all is well with you, and you are enjoying your freedom in art again.

LaughingLG said...

I love the background you've added. Can't wait to see it.

james w said...

looks like an itneresting place to explore! I love walking about finding stuff, sneaky hidden art is the best!