Mitchell & Delano Project

Olde Town New Day

ORIGINAL ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 36 × 48 INCHES

Inspired by the landmarks that define Olde Town Arvada, this Glassism painting brings together the city's iconic water tower, historic buildings, and the Front Range into a colorful contemporary landscape celebrating community, history, and home.

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THE STORY

FINDING HOME IN FAMILIAR PLACES

Olde Town has always felt like the heart of Arvada. Rather than documenting a single street corner, I wanted to capture the feeling of the place—its historic water tower, familiar storefronts, and the ever-present Front Range beyond. Built in my Glassism style, each shape becomes its own pane of color, simplifying the landscape while preserving its character. The warm morning sky represents optimism, while the layered geometry reflects how communities are built over generations.

MEDIUM

ACRYLIC ON CANVAS

SIZE

36 × 48 INCHES

STYLE

GLASSWORKS

LOCATION

ARVADA, COLORADO

STATUS

AVAILABLE

COMPLETED

2026

THE PROCESS

BUILDING AN ARVADA ICON

CONCEPT

CHOOSING THE ICONS

The composition began by identifying the landmarks that instantly say "Arvada"—the historic water tower, surrounding architecture, foothills, and Colorado sky.

DESIGN

BUILDING THE COMPOSITION

The scene was simplified into the geometric language of Glassworks, balancing architecture, typography, and landscape into a single unified composition.

COLOR

FIRST LIGHT

Warm oranges, reds, violets, and muted greens create the feeling of sunrise over Olde Town while maintaining the stained-glass character of the piece.

FINISH

FINAL BALANCE

Subtle refinements to color, contrast, and edge work unified the painting while preserving its handcrafted feel.

Project Notes

BRING A PIECE OF ARVADA HOME

Original paintings and museum-quality prints are available in limited editions. If you're interested in acquiring this work or would like additional information, I'd be happy to hear from you.

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