This mural is on the side of a building by the parking lot behind the gallery where I work. It was originally painted in the 1980s by Karen Wilmot, for the Kiwanis Club, to commemorate a fundraising run through Redlands. The mural was later restored by local artist, Larry Dierdorff, in 2014. The homes shown in the mural are specific well known historic homes in town. The cut-stone curbs represent the original type of curbs used in building Redlands, and are still in existence in many older areas of town. 10/16/20 My website: www.sparhawkphotography.com
When I talk about walking around in downtown Redlands and exploring with my camera, I am mostly talking about an 8 block stretch of State Street. The area has lots of restaurants, shops, and offices, and includes the art gallery where I show my work and where I work part-time. At each end of those 8 blocks are signs like these above the street. I hadn't ever seen them lit up before (they are a fairly recent addition), so I just had to take a few shots. The area is fun to check out regularly for its shop window displays, the people, and whatever comes my way. 2/28/21 www.sparhawkphotography.com
This is most of a mural painted on the back wall of Pacific Premier Bank, just down the block from the gallery where I work. I drive past it every time I enter or leave the gallery, but haven't ever photographed it well. The mural was painted by local artist, Christine Curry Coates, several years ago. It shows State Street in downtown Redlands, in days gone by. It shows several businesses that are no longer on the street but are still remembered. 10/11/20 My website: www.sparhawkphotography.com
