Paige Street View

Paige Street - Stage One

A quaint old Hingham neighborhood called "Crow Point" is situated just 10 miles south of Boston and can boast both ocean and bay views - even a distant view of the Boston skyline.     Modern builders could benefit from studying the lines and grace of many of these old houses.  Cupolas, gazebos and ornate weathervanes made each home a little different and more interesting than the next.   I likes the hints of (just enough) age and stress that give them character.   The "too pristine" look of "new development" wouldn't fit in well here.    Many large. centuries old shade trees accented the pretty but narrow streets.



Paige Street

One of my favorite homes was at the end of Paige Street.   I could only guess how many old fireplaces may have been serviced by that big old brick chimney.    The multiple, elegant rounded bows and white window trim picked up the warm light nicely.     I painted the scene somewhat realistically, although if you look closely, the pinks and yellows in the asphalt are certainly prettier than the real thing!