Artist Journal Entry:
"The Greenwood Dancehall and Saloon is an old watering hole just southwest of Fort Worth, TX. It is only open Fridays through Sundays and is a well-known place to get away to for cold beer, strong spirits, and live music. Picture frames cover the walls from floor to ceiling with random oddities like mounted deer heads, Christmas lights, neon signs, and old boots hanging from the ceiling. It's a dim environment where little to no outside light shines in. As you sit at the small bar, you can only imagine the tales this place has told. Bar fights, drunken debauchery, and smooth music met with the lingering cigarette smoke that fills the room. You know exactly the atmosphere I'm talking about. It's a place that holds the old saying, "If you don't like it, then leave" authentic Texas attitude. I captured this photo to showcase what a typical weekend day looks like at this old saloon. A place where cowboys, liars, cheats, gamblers, musicians, and pretty women all come together over a cold one. This artwork is dedicated to the saloon life and the memories they all hold within their four walls. A place that used to exist in every town across America which is now slowly fading with modern times. This photo is meant to take us back to simple times with good company and even better stories."