Thursday, February 19, 2009

In the City

I love the hustle and bustle of the city; the fact that your bakery, restaurant, grocer, and convenience store lie just around the corner. I'm particularly fond of my own city - Seattle, but other favorites include New York City, San Francisco, Amsterdam, and London. I am drawn to these whimsical, cartoon cityscapes by matteart. The busy bustle of Damrak Street in Amsterdam, and the chaotic jungle that is New York City. Would be a fun print to hang in a child's room or in a guest bathroom. His work seems the kind that renders more unseen details the longer you stare at it. images/etsy via ffffound
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11 comments:

  1. Magatha-MayFebruary 19, 2009 at 5:47 AM

    I love city life too. I wish I was living in the city and not just out in the suburbs.

    My heart lies in London and Paris.

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  2. erinFebruary 19, 2009 at 5:56 AM

    i couldn't agree more. thanks for sharing these paintings.

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  3. marlenedesignerFebruary 19, 2009 at 6:37 AM

    Love the artwork and city life as well, either Miami where I live now or my home city, Havana, old and beautiful.

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  4. LizzyFebruary 19, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    Those are so great. Love the colors! I like the city but could never live there, that's why I live close enough that San Fran is only a BART trip away!

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  5. AmandaFebruary 19, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    Love his work too- I saw it some time ago, it's so fun!

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  6. Tina { Luphia Loves... }February 19, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    great art! i'm a city girl too, but only small cities or big cities with history, not so keen on industial ones :)

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  7. RachelFebruary 19, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    I love how personable those little houses look - so cheerful!

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2009 at 2:35 PM

    Reminds me of the Madeline books...

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  9. stefanieFebruary 19, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    super cute prints! i'm heading to san francisco next month and would love some suggestions if you (or anyone!) has been!

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  10. Callie GraysonFebruary 19, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    how sweet these images are!

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  11. LauraFebruary 19, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    Your post inspired my post for tomorrow. I'm headed out of town for work, but I have it set to post tomorrow at 10, if you want to check it out. Thanks for the inspiration!

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