Author Archives: Joe_Williams

Another Spent Sketchbook and Something Learned

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Joe_Williams

This was one of those Strathmore 400 Series Sketchbooks with the wire binding that I prefer. It laid flat; was easy to draw in and was a pleasure to sketch in. It measures 5.5 inches by 8.5 inches making it … Continue reading →

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Shopping Spree

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Joe_Williams

For the people who know me, this is going to sound crazy, but I miss working in art supply stores.

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A Long Time Ago About 4 Hours Away…

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Joe_Williams

This is another of The Photo Elective series of photographs that Tina, I and every other illustration major attending The Philadelphia College of Art were required to shoot, process and print. My guess is that the notion of the class … Continue reading →

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Pigeons at Palumbo

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Joe_Williams

The Academy @ Palumbo • 1100 Catharine Street, Philadelphia PA

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Over It Already?

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Joe_Williams

I spotted this yesterday, the day after Christmas, on Washington Avenue. Apparently, these folks have had enough of the Yuletide season and couldn’t wait to de-decorate. Couldn’t hold off ’til New Years?

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Christmas 2016

Posted on December 25, 2016 by Joe_Williams
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Have Yourself a Merry Little Truck Mascot

Posted on December 24, 2016 by Joe_Williams

While this may not count as a true Truck Mascot being that the vehicle is not a truck but a school bus, I feel it’s close enough. It is mostly a big International truck adapted to haul kids off to … Continue reading →

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Fall on South Broad Street

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Joe_Williams

A beautiful autumnal scene on an otherwise unspectacular section of Philadelphia’s main drag.

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The Pumpkin of Dorian Gray

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Joe_Williams

Some people have trouble letting go. Spotted on South Broad Street in South Philadelphia.

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