Thomas Hoerber

Pizza Grotto, Original Painting

2024

Artist Comments
A quaint restaurant in Little Italy, San Diego, California, invites visitors to enjoy a fulfilling meal. Shadows, signage, and reflections create visual intrigue, while striped awnings and patio umbrellas provide vibrant pops of green and red, reminiscent of the colors of Italy.

About the Artist
Artist Thomas Hoerber brings his lifelong experience as a make-up artist to his watercolor paintings. "I am drawn to the historical and the weathered because I find beauty in their character," says Thomas. Following his retirement from a 45-year career in the TV and film industry, he finds endless inspiration on the rugged California coast. His focus on painting different kinds of boats is inspired by all the time he spent fishing with his grandfather. Additionally, his motivation to capture coastal scenes stems from day trips to waterside cities and memories of deep-sea fishing, motorcycle riding, and exploring hidden corners of the region. He paints in a well-lit corner of his living room, adjacent to his backyard garden, where he occasionally takes a quick break. When not painting, Thomas enjoys watching baseball, reading, and walking on nearby beaches.

Words that describe this painting: pizzeria, restaurant, signage, San Diego, Little Italy, Italy, facade, panoramic, script, building , architecture, impressionism, travel, watercolor painting, grey

Pizza Grotto
Thomas Hoerber
Watercolor painting on paper
Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2024
13 in. h x 27.25 in. w
0 lbs. 1 oz.