I've always loved this building at 1850 South Boulder. I never knew it was called "Boulder on the Park", nor did I know that it was originally designed and built for Holland Hall School by Charles A. Sanderson and Roy Wesley Sanderson in 1923. Another very interesting fact is that KTUL Radio Station purchased it and converted its interior and exterior to this "Art Moderne" style. With this research, I now understand that this simple style of architecture is what really appeals to me. Included in this style are the rounded, curving forms and simple, white buildings without all the colorful decorative elements. Sometimes, as they say "less is more". Here's more information about the history of the building. It was listed in the National Register in 2003.
My favorite part of this acrylic painting is the wall in shadow and the garden area off to the right of the painting. This is also done with acrylics, this time almost entirely Golden Open acrylics. I enjoyed their extended open time on this allowing edges to be softened a bit. The size is 8 x 10".
2 comments:
Just discovered your blog. Love your buildings, the history you include, all of it. I've been enjoying reading each post! Great blog.
Thank you Pam! I'm thrilled that you've enjoyed reading about our fair city.
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