The atmosphere of the new LA Weekly seems to have a “modern” look to the newly bought out paper. I am hoping the new Phoenix based owners will let the paper keep the same flavor, I also hope that the people who have worked hard for this paper will be heard. Anyway I wanted to bring some of the raw LA elements into the picture using the hand styles to create a border. I then gave it a white wash to tone it down a bit.
good to see the mural finished good shit man
The mural – and the one on the other side by RETNA – is just about the best thing about the new place. I smile when I see it, and still just stare at it from time to time.
You voice your fears about the paper very well, and I’m afraid you are right on the money as far as what’s happening there.