These days getting a picture downtown without people is pretty hard. During the pandemic, not so much. Downtown was literally just buildings and a few cars. I hope our attempt at returning to "normal" will be sucessful this time. For all of you visiting our city for the Rodeo, SXSW etc..stay safe, healthy and enjoy Austin.
The photo that inspired this painting was taken during the first Urban Music Festival here in Austin. I believe the year was 2006. The festival had a host of acts including The Brothers Johnson, Adina Howard, etc. I had both cameras and sketchbooks to document the event. I have not been back to that festival since then. Maybe when we opoen back up to our new normal, I will attend and document it again.
