I worked at the gallery the other day and wanted to paint a familiar building. So naturally I chose Phoenix Cleaners again. I find the building and signage irresistible you know, not to mention the affinity I feel for its story. It's pretty remarkable these days for a family run business to survive for long - how about 4 generations? Amazing.
While I like this building in all sorts of light and all sorts of seasons, it's truly fun for a colorist like me to see it in a damp, darkish setting with the glowing colors dancing around the building's curved facade. Given the foggy setting, I chose to keep it nice and soft with patches of color brushed lightly all over. The painting is acrylic on 9 x 12" prepped mdf panel.
The building was built in 1947 according to the Tulsa Preservation Commission page. I don't know who the architect was. Anyone know? If you haven't seen this building - be sure to drive by. It's located just west of Cincinnati on 18th Street near downtown Tulsa.
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