Artwork copyright J. Elizabeth Santone. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Parked, 1996

J. Elizabeth Santone
American (born 1946)

Location: Browne Elementary School, Spokane

About the Artwork

Artist J. Elizabeth Santone created the figurative watercolor Parked to show that even a parking lot can be filled with action. The composition is populated with many figures and hidden details. She describes the parking lot next to a park as “so delightful. There seems to be so much going on. You can have lunch, walk your dog, play a little basketball or even fix your car. It’s a democratic kind of place, attracting everyone.”

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Spokane Public Schools.

About the Artist

Portland, Oregon-based artist J. Elizabeth Santone creates figurative paintings and drawings. She studied at the University of Oregon in Eugene, The Oregon Art Institute and the Oregon School of Arts and Crafts in Portland.