Ernie Jr's Taco House

12"x18" oil on canvas ••• You may remember my painting a smaller version of this. In the commentary for that piece I mentioned that the prompt for me to paint the sign was its impending destruction—it seemed like it was going to be razed at any moment. • Well, that was back in May or June of 2015 and the derelict restaurant is still there with its stalwart, yet somewhat worse for wear chain link fence faithfully standing guard. • It would appear that Lady Progress takes her own sweet time in Eagle Rock, California.
  
Posted February 2, 2017