- Stanton Manolakas
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This is a 29"x41" watercolor that was a commissioned work. It is the corner of Washington and Warren Strs. in Syracuse New York not far from Clinton Square and The Syracuse City Hall. The 20th Century Ltd actually passed through Syracuse and traveled down the center of Washington Street. The work was commissioned by Michael McComsey and he asked for number of unique automobiles including a Chrysler Airflow, a vintage Cord, a 1938 Buick, and a 1927 Chevrolet bob-tail stake truck. This is one of my favorite railroad scenes because of the unusual appearance of a massive New York Central J-Class locomotive working its way through the downtown of a major American city.
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Talk about an impact! I used to live near Syracuse, many years too late I'm afraid, and would dream of seeing the mighty Hudsons rolling through downtown. I'd stand where the tracks once ran, close my eyes, and imagine the days gone by. This painting made the dream real. I know the time, the place, and the feeling. Thank you, thank you, thank you!John Cappello 09 Apr 2009
A collection of seemingly unrelated episodes that fit together like the stones in the Great Pyramid.L.A. Spilsbury 03 Dec 2007
added you to my favorites-this is a beautiful piece of workAnonymous Guest 20 May 2007
Our mutual friend Stan Avery told me about you and I'm certainly glad I checked out your site. I attended SU and now live in Fairport where the New York Central maintained coaling, iceing, and water facilities. I often walk by the site and wish I had been born just a little sooner so I could have watched that Dreyfuss Hudson and its train sweep by. A wonderful painting, the rain, evening light, everything evokes the moment perfectly. Howard Rowekiddolucas lee 14 Oct 2006
A TREASUREAnonymous Guest 11 Aug 2006
NICEJerry 30 Jan 2006
Outstanding picture, contrast, colors and details.tim linville 17 Jan 2006
Beautiful work!Loreen Smith 17 Jan 2006
Your work is amazing! ALWAYS a treat to look at!jennifer blenkinsopp 17 Jan 2006
Perfection.C DeMaio 17 Jan 2006
Beautiful work, I love your workReba McDonald 17 Jan 2006
Great images Stanton.Rhonda Shereck 17 Jan 2006
great wet reflections....Looking at the steam from the locomotive, do you use white with your watercolors?corry stuart 17 Jan 2006
you are a master at detailling your work.....Jean M. Laffitau 17 Jan 2006
What can I say?? Only...Art in perfection Stanton!!!Deborah Martin 17 Jan 2006
Fantastic capture of lights, details and reflections....excellent work!!!Anonymous Guest 17 Jan 2006
this is a exciting piece of work! I was born in syracuse in 1955! my grandmother lived in the heart of the city, as a small child she took me to my first movie at the theater there. I can imagine her living up on the third floor in one of your buildings. the wonderfull memories! the painting is so soft but detailed at the same time and i love your use of colors and light ! Lynn , long beach, ca