My mom and I

Participating artist David Hinchen with his mother, Gail Hinchen, in front of his Best of Show painting during "Built: Albany's Architecture Through Artists' Eyes," an art exhibit and silent auction to benefit the Historic Albany Foundation. Gail Hinchen won Best of Show at last year's "Built" show: http://www.timesunion.com/living/article/Social-Scene-Built-Albany-s-Architecture-809846.php#photo-4

Photo by Joseph Putrock, special to the Times Union

ALBANY SKYLINE

My new painting of downtown Albany was recently featured and awarded best in show at BUILT: Albany's Architecture Through Artists' Eyes at the New York State Museum. The annual art show benefits the Historic Albany Foundation and it's ongoing efforts to preserve, protect and promote Albany’s built environment. It it available as a limited edition giclee print here.

BUILT: Albany's Architecture Through Artist's Eyes

BUILT: Albany's Architecture Through Artists' Eyes art exhibit and silent auction took place on Saturday, November 7, 2009, at the Cathedral of All Saints. A portion of the proceeds from the reception and art sales benefit the Historic Albany Foundation's Vacant Building Initiative and Inventory.

Two of my new paintings, Delaware Hook and Ladder and Broadway Icons were featured in the show. Both are available as limited edition prints in my online gallery.





















My mom, Gail Hinchen won Best In Show for her mixed media collage of the Empire State Plaza's Egg.

LAMPLIGHT

Ornate steps at the New York State Capital in Albany. The full moon and green copper lanterns light the nightscape.

Prints of Lamplight are available here.

Mountain Scenery

Another spectacular September day in Upstate New York. I'm heading for a hike on Sleeping Beauty Mountain in The Adirondacks. The top provides a stunning view of Lake George. These masterful watercolors were done by Elden Rowland and highlight some lovely scenery along the way:

Click on either image to see limited edition prints of these watercolors in my Esty shop.

Painting Albany's Diners

People ask me why I paint diners and other remnants of roadside America. It's a question I've never had to ask myself. I want to preserve diners and the best way to express my passion is to paint them.



My hometown of Albany, New York is lucky to have two vintage diners which are still in operation.

A chrome clad beauty, Jack's Diner was built by the Comac Company in 1949. Located in Albany, New York, it's a favorite breakfast haunt and landmark within walking distance of my house.

Built by the Silk City Company in 1941, the well-preserved Miss Albany was featured in the movie "Ironweed" with Meryl Streep and Jack Nicholson.



The paintings of Miss Albany and Jack's are available as limited edition prints in my Esty Shop.