To much fanfare a Homer's donuts opened in NDG creating extensive lineups and hype. Today a firetruck even stopped in front and the firepeople jumped out and got some donuts, a real emergency. Standing next to the bus stop in close proximity to the scene, close enough to smell the sprinkles, I made a painting of the storefront as it continued to spit rain on and off. The main intrigue was the pastel palette contrasted against the typical brown and grey background. Finally it was a store sign that I could do justice to, it has big cartoony lettering with blue/yellow and black/white contrast. This is the first painting ever where I ran out of quinacridone magenta (PR122) a hot flamingo pink paint that I use sparsely. It seems like this store is not going to close any time soon judging by the popularity. On the mythical sunny day I would like to go back and have another crack at the scene although I am not a fan of donuts.
Homer's donuts rainy day, watercolour 8 x 10" 80lb, June 2024
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