Archive for August, 2007

Illustration Friday topic: Visitors

Thursday, August 30th, 2007

“He thought he was being careful as he made his way home, but he must have made more noise than he thought. Either way, he really didn’t like the look of the shadowy visitor on the doorstep. So, swiftly and silently as possible, he made his way into the deep and dark tunnels of the [...]

Longstreet’s

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

One of my most favorite lunchtime venues has to be Longstreet’s Deli in on Sycamore Street in Olde Towne, Petersburg. Their food is always spot-on and the service is excellent. They also sell specialty wines and beers and have a great selection of imported and local vintages to choose from. The atmosphere is very laid [...]

Cultural Renaissance

Monday, August 20th, 2007

The city of Petersburg, Virginia has long been in something of a cultural slump. Once a renowned commercial center for transporting and processing cotton, tobacco and metal, produced and shipped from the region, the city boasted a thriving ironworks industry whose remnants can be seen in the antebellum architecture that remains. I can think of [...]

Tamara Traylor: Illustration and Design