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

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.

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.