Bahamian settlement in Coconut Grove

In the 1880's Bahamian laborers inhabited the Grand Avenue area of Coconut Grove (Miami, Florida) These watercolors depict some of the remaining frame homes that are now historical gems. These 8"x10" paintings were sketched and painted plein air. I have always had an attraction for frame homes and despise the story of The Three Little Pigs, that story has given frame homes a bad rap although they are beautiful, quaint and warm. Try some gingerbread porches on a concrete structure? JZ

Under Construction

Today, September 28,2011, I'm starting a new venture creating this Blogg. If you happen to run into this page, look around and come back another day, It's under construction. Thank You, JZ