Gilroy, California. "An Afternoon In Gilroy" is the third illustration in the "California" series. This piece in particular was inspired directly by both "Nighthawks" by Edward Hopper and my childhood experiences living in California. "California" is a collection of illustrations reimagining life in The Golden State. The fields of overgrown golden grass, the rolling hills, the beaches, the mountains, just about every part of this state has something unique to showcase. Inspired by the vivid imagery of authors including my personal favorite, John Steinbeck, I have created this collection of art to pay homage to the beauty this state has to offer. A romanticism of California. A charming and simple interpretation of the place that helped raise me.