Mitchell Freifeld Paintings

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This structure has stood on the lakefront walk since the 1920s. Although a sign advertising cold drinks, ice cream, and cigars has long disappeared, the stand r...

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Nestled in the heart of the desert, an upscale condo complex emerges as an oasis of greenery and tranquility. Constructed with steel and glass, the buildings bo...

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The sun bathes a serene residence in its warm glow, casting shadows on its stark white walls. An orange lounge chair beckons for a moment of relaxation. The g...

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In the mid-1930s, a design concept called streamline emerged, extending from cars to kitchen mixers. Initially emphasizing power over aesthetics, steam engines ...

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A solitary patron in a bar abandons his untouched drink and heads to a phone booth, carrying crucial papers in hand. The cigarette he leaves behind continues to...

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Twelve miles from the nearest paved road, the Mojave phone booth was set up in 1948 for use by the miners in that area. It underwent several upgrades, the last ...

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Artist Mitchell Freifeld takes the viewer on a road trip around the northwest, taking random turns in any direction on the oldest roads—no plans or destinat...

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"These little apartment houses are a facet of the mid-century modern architectural jewel that is often overlooked.," says artist Mitchell Freifeld. The struct...

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Artist Mitchell Freifeld paints a glimpse of Shari's diner showing empty seats. "I went inside and it was that specific quiet time when lunch was a distant me...

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"Norms is one of the classic 'Googie' coffee shops that's still going strong," shares artist Mitchell Freifeld. "It's been around for decades with its emblema...

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"In the late afternoon, just after the golden hour, the backlights are on as well as all the lights in my friend's house," explains artist Mitchell Freifeld. ...

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Even though this little turquoise apartment house is in Miami's Deco Town, it looks like it was either built or remodeled somewhere in the 1950s and luckily, ...

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It was late in the afternoon and the storm came up and dumped a ton of water on the El Ray Motel, then receded as fast as it came. I lik...

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South Miami is probably the best example of Art Deco in the country. Of course there's the great hotels along the waterfront, but behind those there are humbl...