Nate’s Bagels
Overview
This mural is designed create a backdrop for additional patio seating, which will be shaded by a couple of lovely red umbrellas. The design is intentionally lacking a single focal point because it is more about creating a sense of environment for the people walking and sitting near it, rather than a spectacle for people whipping by in cars (and MAN y'all be whipping down Cary St, more like Scary St am I right???)
This is one of my favorite pieces I've gotten to paint, and a color palette I don't usually find myself using. It was deliciously satisfying, and I would love to do more in this style! The Dome shape is something I keep returning to in concept sketches because of that sense of space that it creates- I think peering at this from across the street feels like looking into a magical portal, and standing next to it feels like a cozy enclosure :)
Location: 21 S Allen Ave, Richmond VA 23220
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