FreshMeats
The Painting looks much much better than this Photo! (working on getting high res image) Fresh Meats , was Inspired by a store front in Boston Massachusetts called Delucas. My soul mate ( I thought ) and I are reflected in the glass! It is more than just a pretty picture. It was done during a time when I was happily married when we were going to a bible study and being blessed, the painting is a very fruitful and spiritual piece, I am (the creator) reflected in the glass 3 times along with a van that is parked in front with words on its side (when looked at with a mirror says Praise God), and there is a dark figure hiding in back of the store… Deluca’s has been at the same location for over 100 years. Born in Italy, Uncle Joe DeLuca (1900-1997)started working in the store which would later bear his name, in 1919.The store soon became known as “the place” in Boston for the finest in fresh fruit and produce. During prohibition and during the war it provided the essential needs of Beacon Hill residents as it still does to this day serving the everyday customer to historic notables such as North Pole Explorer Admiral Richard E. Byrd, President John F. Kennedy, and historian Samuel Elliot Morison all of whom lived near DeLuca’s. In 1952, Joe’s brother-in-law, Virgilio Aiello, who had a butcher shop in the 1930’s purchased the store and added a full line of fresh meat. His son Virgil Aiello added gourmet bread, cheeses, and a complete beer, wine and liquor cellar. Virgil with his able staff still operates the store today, offering the same dedicated personal service and highest quality food products ranging from Corn Flakes to Caviar.
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FreshMeats belongs to the following groups:
Dimensions, Oil Painting, Realist Traditional Art, Religious Art & Photography, Spiritual Art, The Urban Environment and United States
Judi Taylor
Love the painting as much as I love the narrative. Your talent is astounding … I love descriptions like this too. Your portrayal of this store in all this detail is really a mark of what a true artist can do. Bravo, Van!
RMonroe
Wow..this is brilliant…such detail…and the reflections captured are amazing…you are soo talented Van:)
Van Cordle
Thank you so much Judi!!
Van Cordle
Thank you very much Robin!!
antix
this is so amazing, at first i thought it was a photo…..then i came in for a closer look and found it to be a painting…...your work is incredible..!!
Van Cordle
Thanks anfix!!
Sandra Smith
WOW!!!!!
Van Cordle
Thanks Sandra! sweet lips : )
Linda Syms
Brilliant,very artistic.
Tom Godfrey
Phew! Simply amazing
GEORGE SANDERSON
Fabulous !!!!
DanaMS
Looks great! Gosh , so much detail! Those peaches look soooo good!!! Mmmm… :)
Kenny Gulley Jr.
incredible!
FAIRIEWOMAN1
Van, youve outdone yourself! I like the retro neighborhood ambiance. There are still places like this in the Chicago neighborhoods. Now I’m hungry…
Van Cordle
Thank you Helena! Means a lot comming from you!!
CherTheArt
How did I ever miss this one? I must be distracted. This is FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Paul Vanzella
this is quite incredible!
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Van Cordle replied
Thanks Paul!! Your works are fantastic!!
handprintz
This is wonderful,great job and story
Van Cordle replied
Thank you Trudi!!
Sebastiaan Koenen
Holymenoly, this is some awesome work man!
Van Cordle replied
Thank you very much Sebastiaan!!
Stephen J. Va...
I like this illustration, I love how you captured the reflections in the window. I also like the history of the place. I would like to go to that store when it empty and stand inside and ponder the lost past of that place.
Stephen
Van Cordle replied
Thank you Stephen, means a lot!!
andreasphoto
love this style
Van Cordle replied
Thank you much andreasphoto!!
Renate Dartois
Awesome detailed painting-what a talent you have.
Van Cordle replied
Thank you so much Renate!! Love your work!!
Tahnja
You are absolutely extraordinary! I wouldn’t have that much patience EVER lol
Kathryn Potempski
brilliant could look at this shot all day.
Shanina Conway
Brilliant…love your style;)
Van Cordle
Thank you very much!! Love your work!
Stzar
Wow !! this painting is fantastic ~ so much attention to details and excellent composition ~ this is so wonderful and beautiful ~
Van Cordle replied
Thank you Karon very very much!! I need to get a much better image of it!! Your comments mean a lot!!
JORAND1
MUST HAVE TAKEN AGES TO PAINT MAN ! SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR SOUL MATE. G
Van Cordle replied
Thank you so much JORAND1!
Patricia Anne ...
AWESOME isn’t even enough to state! this is HIGH Quality work! WOW Van.
Van Cordle
Thank you so much Particia!! I need a much better image of it!!
ANNETTE HAGGER
so much detail in this work, How long did it take you from start to finsh Van ! Amazing work !
Sharon Mau
Cornflakes to Caviar, that is quite a range! This is a fascinating image Van and a beautiful work of art. I especially enjoy reading your story!
Stzar
Astrid Pardew
Your work is awesome; it renders one speechless.. Sorry about your ‘soul-mate’ turning out not to be so….such is life eh?...
Van Cordle
Thank you so much Astrid!! Your comments mean a lot : ) Yeah : )
Shannon Byous ...
Such a fantastic piece and story – it’s lovely!!
Nina Rycroft
Your work is so inspiring, I love all the hidden stories in and around the painting.
Anne Vis
Wonderful work, Van!
dairygirl08
YUM, food, lol, awesome work
StarKatz
I don’t know what you’re better at, art or photography or just both.. fantastic fantastic fantastic!
What a fabulous looking store, looks as though that woman scratching her head can’t decide over the luscious fruit before her, LOL nor would I, and what a incredible story you have shared, sounds like my kinda store :)
BLYTHART
This is just SO good! You have a God-given gift.
Firedrake
Incredible! The fruit looks so luscious.
Maureen Bloesch
awesome….
DreaM
WOW! mesmerizing!!!