The Aladdin Theater has gone through several big changes through the years, from a vaudeville house in the 20’s to specializing in family movies in the 50’s, then to X-rated movies in the 70’s and 80’s. In 1993 it was renovated and started a new life as a venue for live music, as it continues now. The sign has a certain charm for me as a familiar landmark, although I don’t think I have ever been inside the theater.
I met up with our local urban sketching group for coffee, sketched, then met for lunch at the Twilight Cafe to chat and pass around our sketch books. I always enjoy seeing what others have been up to. The rain clouds threatened but withheld their store, and the sun even peeped out for a few minutes that day! It was great to sketch outside for a change.
This blog is about my journey as a botanical artist--what I am learning, what inspires me and what I am currently drawing or painting. My desire is to continually hone my skills to better express my wonder and gratitude for the beauty of the creation around me in the Pacific Northwest (USA).
What lovely sketches! It is nice to see old landmarks being ‘recycled’ – so often they just seem to be replaced by something ugly…
The Theater looks awesome! =)
Beautiful sketch of Alanna as well.
Thank you Janene for constantly giving encouraging comments on my site.
Great painting and sketch.
Haven’t you drawn the theatre before?
Thanks, Margaret, Alex and Sue. I sketched the Hollywood Theater last fall–it is way more ornate than this one. Perhaps that is what you are thinking of?
Sounds like a wonderful day out sketching. Great job!
Janene, I haven’t been at too many sketch events lately and I love how your blog has evolved over the last couple months. Your drawings are great and so pulled together.