"DUMBO 16, 5x7" is a captivating watercolor painting from a series that delves into the architectural essence of DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass), a neighborhood renowned for its industrial roots intertwined with a rustic aesthetic. This piece, like others in the series, reflects the artist's fascination with the unique character of this Brooklyn locale. This artwork focuses on a quintessential urban motif—a building corner crowned with an iconic New York water tower sculpture by Tom Fruin. The water tower steals the scene with its vibrant mosaic of colorful salvaged plexiglass each hue popping against the backdrop of a clear, bright blue sky. This choice of colors not only draws the eye but also injects a sense of vitality and whimsy into the industrial landscape. The artist demonstrates masterful technical skill in rendering the building's architectural details with geometric precision. The careful attention to perspective and structural elements grounds the composition, while the interplay of light and shadow across the building's facade adds depth and dimensionality to the scene. This piece successfully captures DUMBO's unique character - where utilitarian infrastructure meets artistic expression. The realistic treatment of the architecture, combined with the unexpected burst of color from the decorated water tower, perfectly embodies the neighborhood's evolution from an industrial district to a creative hub.