beretania and maunakea st, chinatown

beretania and maunakea st, chinatown, a photo by skschang on Flickr.

This image reminds me of how the Hawaii of another era might have looked.

I like the arched windows, the awnings,the windows with the transom panes and the patina of what appears to be an elegant traffic signal.

What else about this painting do I enjoy? I like the electrical poles with the lines that are relaxed, not uptight. The entire scene conveys a more relaxed time in our nation's history.

The shadows and washes below the awnings are especially blended perfectly and could stand on their own merit. Great work.

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beretania and maunakea st,... by skschang