Cobblers have not changed much in their working methods throughout the years. Many of these cobblers learnt their skill from shoe shops where they originally worked. Small stools were provided for you to sits while you can rest your feet on the slippers while waiting for the service.
19 Comments
Jean M. Laffitau 30 May 2007
Fantastic artwork Francis!Jarka Drechslerová 08 Nov 2005
Excellent!!Melanie logan 25 Apr 2005
your use of tones and light are most effective, the detail is intense and creates the feeling of the painting...great workNorbert G. 20 Apr 2005
Wow, just wow ! breathtaking lightTabitha Borges 20 Apr 2005
This is so neat...love all he shoes waiting o be fixed..10Renata Cavanaugh 19 Apr 2005
Beautifully painted!I love how the light touches everything!lerat andree 19 Apr 2005
Beautiful light. wonderful credible feel to the painting.Evan Jensen 18 Apr 2005
man, you need to the next Rockwell.Nancy Woolweber 18 Apr 2005
Francis, when you paint something like this do you use only one color in different values?Terry Bullard 18 Apr 2005
great peice Francis - love the story to go with the work. Nice overall tones to the picture.Anne Kelty 18 Apr 2005
As usual, your use of values makes this a superb composition with wonderful warmth and feeling.thea walstra 18 Apr 2005
You captured a wonderful atmosphere and the art is as always superbKristina Ackerman 18 Apr 2005
I love this! It's beautiful.georgia brown 18 Apr 2005
Great job Francis, I love the reflected light in this one!Sharon Andrews 18 Apr 2005
really love the atmoshere in this painting !!Dillon Karchner 18 Apr 2005
I would like to give you a 11/10 oh well, next best thing.Reba McDonald 18 Apr 2005
Amazing work Francis.Joke Schotting 18 Apr 2005
Beautiful work Franciswhitney goin 18 Apr 2005
great job on lighting -- looks soo warm.