happy new year!

It is still snowing and the light remains low - so, here is the best photo I am likely to get for a bit. I have always been fascinated by the decor of this building in my neighborhood. The challenge of making the building hold together despite its many shades and colors and depict the shadows of the bare tree across the street was my goal. Most of the houses in Fall River have been "upgraded" by siding them with vinyl siding - this makes them pretty uninteresting to paint in their uninspiring colors and the way the trim obscures their architectural character.