Stop at 700 Mundy, 48″ X 36″, oil on canvas, 2012

Finished!

The final color blocking is done and I’ve started the final detail work.  This is where it starts to move pretty quick. Glazing and detailing really bring out the image.  The next update should have it close to finished.

I finished the brickwork and have started blocking in the base colors for the wood work.  Once the building colors are all blocked in I’ll start the detail and shadow work.  The last step will be the repeating pattern on the color band and this one will be wrapped up.

If you are traveling west on I-10, one building that stands out in the Sunset Heights neighborhood is the Sunset Grocery.

Sunset Grocery

The distinctive green and white color scheme make spotting the three story building from the freeway easy.  The bottom store is filled with various antiques and other items but does not appear to be a real store.   I “Googled” looking for any information about the building and came up empty with the exception of a dubious Facebook page. (Update 11/7/2012: I have come across a new Facebook Page that appears to be legitimate and is worth checking out for the history and other photos)

Faded Sunset

The painted signage that was once prominently displayed on the brick facade is almost completely faded away.  The building sits at a off square intersection, so its footprint is kind of unique, I don’t think there are any right angles.

Not square

The apartment entrances are in the back with a few parking spots so if you want your next rental home to be in a historic neighborhood you can give them a call.

For Rent

Full Flickr set here: Sunset Grocery