More Sketches of the Howden Building

See info about this beautifully restored building in Cathy and Sonia's entries below.  We appreciated the owner's emphasis on including contemporary local mural art on the exterior and interior of both businesses, Howden Market and Spice Monkey.

Looking down from the second floor with a glimpse of the mural on the right wall.

Beautifully tiled exterior facade

In the fruit section

The New Howden Market

We sketched the colorful, light-filled Howden Market, housed in the Oakland historic landmark, the Howden Building (1915),  a  commercial showcase featuring tiles both inside and and  outside (see localwiki.org/oakland/Howden-Building). We had previously visited the Spice Money (www.spicemonkeyrestaurant.com) next door. The co-wners of the Spice Monkey have renovated the  space next door, protecting the historic character while providing for today's community with groceries, deli items, and take-out. Thank you Kanitha Matoury for welcoming us to sketch this remarkable transformation. We also appreciated the introduction to the striking murals within the Market (see www.athenbgallery.com/blog/jackchappel/howdenmarket). and outside the building. 

Cathy sketching at the counter in the Market.  Please see other sketchers'  Howden and Spice Monkey posts on this blog.