Atwater Village’s Tam O’Shanter gets a colorful tribute from artist Alden Lo Bosco.
Courtesy of Alden Lo Bosco
Burbank artist Alden Lo Bosco captures local landmarks and beloved establishments, employing a cartoony, pop-art style. His subjects are architectural profiles and historical homages, filled with nostalgic fondness: the site of a first date, a favorite hangout, a family tradition.
Lo Bosco has a soft spot for the structures and communities of the Eastside. There’s the Well-Known (Tam O’Shanter, Tiki-Ti, Jumbo’s Clown Room) and the Gone-But-Not-Forgotten (Taix). Lo Bosco is particularly fond of his version of Glassell Park’s Dunsmoor restaurant, with the intricate carvings on the restored 1929 Spanish Revival building.
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Artist Alden Lo Bosco has a soft spot for the structures and communities of the Eastside; on his office wall hangs his version of Glassel Park’s Dunsmoor restaurant that features intricate carvings on the restored 1929 Spanish Revival building.
Image courtesy Artist Alden Lo Bosco
A producer of unscripted television programs for about 10 years, Lo Bosco’s numerous credits include: “Project Runway,” “The Kardashians” and “House Hunters.” His job is to take raw footage and turn it into an episode.
An industry slowdown in 2024 prompted Lo Bosco to explore his creativity. His girlfriend bought him art supplies, and he started drawing what was around him.
“I grew up on the East Coast, and L.A. is a weird and wonderful world,” he said. “I wanted to make a fun, whimsical version that truly already exists.”
Highland Park’s Highland Theatre is among the local landmarks reimagined by Alden Lo Bosco.
Courtesy of Alden Lo Bosco
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Bob’s Big Boy and the Smokehouse were his first forays. Posting them on Instagram, Lo Bosco was hit up by people asking for copies and prints.
The fan base grew, as did Lo Bosco’s portfolio.
Today, you can find Lo Bosco’s work on Etsy, at farmers’ markets and in local stores such as Eagle Rock’s Leanna Lin’s Wonderland. He also takes commissions from individuals and businesses across the country who want him to render their storefronts in his distinct style, imagery that can be used on merchandise.
Alden Lo Bosco brings his whimsical style to East Hollywood’s Jumbo’s Clown Room.
Courtesy of Alden Lo Bosco
Lo Bosco is strictly an old-school artist. He draws the whole building by hand in black pen and uses minimal digital tools, mainly to manipulate the color in the skies.
Lo Bosco says Los Angeles has no shortage of subject matter.
“I have a list of about 100 places that people have suggested to me,” he said. “I feel like I haven’t even scratched the surface of the immediate L.A. area.”
Alden Lo Bosco’s rendering of Taix pays homage to the longtime Echo Park restaurant.
Courtesy of Alden Lo Bosco
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