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| LA River 11: Glendale Narrows, 2014 Oil on linen, 18" x 24" Available |
The history of Los Angeles is so intertwined with its river, yet few of us ever see it now. I'm really enjoying the discoveries I have made while painting this series.
Monday, April 7, 2014
The Source
This small painting is of Glendale Narrows, one spot on the LA River that has never been completely paved.
Ground water from the San Fernando Valley bubbles up to the surface here, creating the year-round source of water that was vital for indigenous people and later for Spanish colonists. The city of Los Angeles began as a small agricultural colony to supply nearby missions, taking advantage of this one reliable water supply. Because this section never goes dry, it still has a permeable base, allowing groundwater to percolate down. Despite being hemmed in by concrete banks, Griffith Park, and the 5 freeway, it is a tranquil spot.
The history of Los Angeles is so intertwined with its river, yet few of us ever see it now. I'm really enjoying the discoveries I have made while painting this series.
The history of Los Angeles is so intertwined with its river, yet few of us ever see it now. I'm really enjoying the discoveries I have made while painting this series.
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