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Friday, August 21, 2009

The $1 Street Portrait Project, Part 1

Posted By on Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 3:54 PM

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JOSEPH SCHELL
  • Joseph Schell
Name: David Cook
Age: 50's
Home: Somewhere on Hayes and Gough, SF
Background: David sat on a milk crate reading a worn book. His cigarette-stained beard barely hid his smile and earnest demeanor. A hand-made sign hung on the cyclone fence behind him that said, "I'd rather be a poor clown than a rich thief so I've gone fish'in."
Quote: "I live here, I've got permission and nobody gets robbed on this street."
Response to the $1: Declined.

JOSEPH SCHELL
  • Joseph Schell
Name: Henri Delafosse
Age: 30
Home: Russian Hill
Background: Born in LA, Henri has lived in San Francisco for 5 years as an artist. In his sharp garb, Henri's raspy beard contrasted with his dapper wool hat, pinstriped shirt and baggy pants. After a reluctant beginning Henri pulled several of his paintings out of his bag and excitedly explain his painting techniques.
Quote: "I have a art show next week, check out my website-www.henridelafosse.com."
Response to the $1: Thanked us with a smile. Said he could use it.
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