The Co-op pharmacy
Oil on hardboard 10" x 8"
My mum used to say of so-called "lucky" acquaintances - "If he fell off the co-op roof he'd fall in the divvy", the divvy being the "dividend" or the small bonuses loyal co-op shoppers could earn. The divvy was paid out in the form of stamps which you stuck in a book and when it was full you could exchange it for cash. The exchanged books apparently were dumped in a huge crate, so you'd have a soft landing if you fell in it. Well, it's nothing to do with the painting but it's a story I suppose.
posted by Sheila Vaughan at 9:22 PM
4 Comments:
Beautiful Sheila! Makes me want to get out and start painting Portland!
Hey thanks Cooper! Nice of you to stop by. Yes, go start painting Portland. You will really enjoy it I think. Helps me to really "see" my familiar surroundings in new ways.
What a great story about the "divvy"! I just found your blogs today, and am really enjoying them. These cityscapes are wonderful, full of feeling and atmosphere.
Thanks Kathryn! Nice to meet you and glad you like one of the "family" stories. My mum has quite a few tucked up her sleeve. I do like painting buildings though especially those in my own town.
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