Urban Solitude

Framed Prints

Here are some samples of my prints framed to 17x21"

Wolf Point - Urban Spaces at the Tall Grass Gallery

The Tall Grass Art Association in Park Forest, Illinois, will host a new gallery show entitled Urban Spaces

Urban Solitude
Aquatint Etching 
10" x 9.5"

The Crossing
Aquatint Etching
12" x 11"

The show opening is 5:30 pm, Friday, April 28, 2017 and runs until June 3.

Two views along the river, my two newest etchings, will be a part of this show.

The Chicago River is an integral part of Chicago's history.  The days of fur trade with American Indians and French traders in the 18th century as well as the Indian wars of the 19th century are connected by the river of the past to Chicago's present-day historic panorama.

My etching, The Crossing, has so much meaning to me because this river crossing is an historic site in early Chicago.  The Crossing is a view from the Franklin Street bridge and what was called Wolf Point.

The origin of the name, Wolf Point, is unknown. In her 1856 memoir Wau-Bun, Juliette Kinzie states that "the place was then called Wolf Point, from its having been the residence of an Indian named Moa-way, or 'the Wolf.'" Other alternate explanations are that it was so-named after the landlord, of what would later be called the Wolf Point Tavern, killed a ferocious wolf. He hung a brightly painted sign of a wolf outside his tavern to commemorate the event. It may have been named by a soldier at Fort Dearborn because it was a place where wolves would gather at night.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolf_Point,_Chicago

Originally the term Wolf Point referred to just the west bank of the Chicago River at the fork junction of its branches, but it gradually came to refer to the whole region around the forks and in modern usage is often more specifically used to mean the plot of land on the north side of the forks. 

The confluence of the three branches of the river near Wolf Point provided inspiration for Chicago's Municipal Device, a Y-shaped, city identification symbol that can be seen on many buildings in Chicago, and on city owned vehicles.

 

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Cubs and White Sox 2017 Baseball Season is Underway!

Pitchers and Catchers Report!

...It's that time of year and a reminder for Chicago baseball fans to celebrate...

              The 2017 baseball season is off and running!

Maybe my images will bring a smile and a good memory of time spent in Chicago's two major league ball parks.

You can find these prints and details in my online store.

 

                                                          1060 West Addison from the "L" with quote** 12" x 16"

Addison and Sheffield from the "L"   12" x 16"

Chicago  Parking Lot E  US Cellular Field     9" x 12"

US Cellular Field from Parking Lot E   11" x 14"

Chicago   Sheffield and Addison from the "L"     11" x 14"

**  The famous Wrigley Field quote is attributable to the Public Address announcer Pat Pieper, who made the following announcement prior to every game:
 "Attention, attention please......have your pencils... and scorecards ready.... for the correct lineups.... for today's ballgame."

Chicago Golf Course Etching

Two Chicago Public Golf Courses that challenge a golfer's ability as well as offering a spectacular view of the city of Chicago are included in this blog. Find these two etchings available in my online shop.

The Marovitz Golf Course is a nine-hole championship challenge on the lake at Waveland Avenue.  The course was designed and built in 1898 by Tom Bendelow and Edward Dearie.

At Chicago Skyline and the Marovitz Golf Course

The etching, including  P.G. Wodehouse quote, is 11" x 7" and frames to 18" x 14".
The quote is taken from the Wodehouse book  The Golf Omnibus
 "It was a morning when all nature shouted Fore!"

The Harborside International Golf Courses are in the city on the Southeast side.  The Port and Starboard courses have spectacular views of the city. They were designed and built in 1995-96 by Dick Nugent.

Harborside Golf Course

                          4.5" x 6.75"  Etching with Hand Coloring
                                            Frames to 9" x 12"

These etchings can be found in my online store.

Northwestern University & Garden Club of Evanston

The Garden Club of Evanston will host the House Walk & Holiday Boutique in Evanston on Saturday, November 12 from 10 to 6pm.

 I will be at a booth in the House Walk Boutique at Stone Terrace 300 Church Street in Evanston and will sell holiday gift cards, book marks and small etchings of Chicago and Evanston.

 For more information visit
 thegardenclubofevanston.org

 An example of my work is this Northwestern University 4" x 6" hand colored etching.

The 2016 Baseball Season has come to a close. The famous W flag adorns Wrigley Field.

The Chicago Baseball Fans were rewarded with a long overdue World Series win.

                Congratulations to the highly talented team.

The good news is that this team and Coach will return in the Spring 2017 and not lose momentum seeking another World Championship.

Two etchings of Wrigley Field are views from the "L" platform and can include the famous pre-game announcement from long time public address spokesman Pat Pieper.

A view of Wrigley Field 1060 West Addison from the "L". The etching is 10" x 12".

A view of Wrigley Field at Addison and Sheffield from the "L". The etching is 10" x 11.5".

These prints are available for purchase at my Shopify store.