Family Outing, San Diego, c.1920

Nothing is known about the family and friends in this photo except the words “San Diego” written on the back. By the fashions of the day it appears to be taken in the mid 1920’s. The family is posed on what appears to be a beach, but it is possible that this is a faux background in a photographer’s studio. In any event, this appears to be a well to do Black family close to a 100 years ago.

I digitize old black and white photos and create color compositions; digital paintings. It's more than simply colorizing. I strive to create art; a visual gateway to the past, but in a new and different way. This all started in 2006 in Palm Springs where I had an art gallery. Street scenes from black and white postcards were the most popular and have won the most awards. Two examples are Chi Chi and Cubana and Radio City - Hollywoodland. I love doing people too, as you can tell.

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