Re: [UC] The Historic Commission has ruled against paint!

2007-01-21 Thread Frank
I saw that article, too. I have really mixed feelings about this mural. I used to live at the other end of the alley from it. When I discovered it I couldn't stop laughing. It's small which is a point in its favor but it's so poorly conceived and executed. It really looks to me like it was

Re: [UC] The Historic Commission has ruled against paint!

2007-01-21 Thread Ross Bender
I have definitely mixed feelings about Bonnie Prince Charlie's visit. His wife wears remarkably weird hats. (See photo donated by Liz: http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=localid=4931951 ). And will I ever be able to forgive him for what he did to Lady Di? Maybe I'll go picket the visit.

Re: [UC] The Historic Commission has ruled against paint!

2007-01-21 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 1/21/2007 8:12:13 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have definitely mixed feelings about Bonnie Prince Charlie's visit. His wife wears remarkably weird hats. I've asked her not to wear one when I take them on the tour of Historic Clark Park, prior

Re: [UC] The Historic Commission has ruled against paint!

2007-01-21 Thread UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN
Frank wrote: Rizzo, Sinatra, Lanza, Labelle, the pixelated trees, that weird submarine/welder thing in South Philly and the animals outside the Morris Animal Refuge. Keep those, though. my favorite is 'the pixelated trees' at 13th and pine, also known as 'springtime', by david guinn. it's

Re: [UC] The Historic Commission has ruled against paint!

2007-01-21 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Thanks Frank. I am glad you are familiar with the mural. In defense of the quality of the mural, it suffered mid-project redesign in response to threats from the HD. And it has remained unfinished, pending permission to stay, from the HC. Viewers are seeing the cartoon or sub-painting. I think