On side wall of the Proof Lab Surf/Skate shop in Mill Valley (254 Shoreline Highway). About 8′ in diameter. The artist is Charlie Callahan (see comment below by Charlie about his other work, including a 25′ wall mural at Facebook headquarters in the works).
There’s been a “…technology revolution in ultra precision machining design and manufacturing…” and artist/designer/athlete Jeff McWhinney has designed some unique (openable) rings. When you see these in person, they take your breath away. https://www.mcwhinneydesigns.com/
I was in San Francisco Thursday to see a new movie on the Dipsea Race. Had some time to kill, so went to the Honda dealership at Market & Van Ness to look at a Honda Fit — which may turn out to be the car I get. Was hungry, and got a taco at this stand at Mission and South Van Ness, and it was great. $5 for taco, soft corn tortillas (2) with chicken and manzana apple soda. I’d think all the other things they serve here would be good too (including hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, salads). Street food!
Early start Saturday morning. I get so excited in the city (Manhattan as well). That’s the old Marwedel Building with its unique glazed tile surface, on Mission St. In the ’40s and ’50s it was where we bought copper and leather and other art/craft items. Further on down Mission, the graffiti is just wonderful. Here are just a few shots (I shot a ton of great art in about 15 minutes). Country yokel bedazzled by urban creativity…Sending this off from Ritual Roasters on Valencia, a place this morning full of kids and their parents/sunlight streaming in, rocking music. Barista heaven. Now over to the Green Festival.
Copper topped yellow cedar skull drum by Canadian artist Godfrey Stephens, whose website is here.
