This Urban Impressionist piece by Ray Carpenter captures the iconic El Cortez Hotel in San Diego, bathed in bold color and rhythmic energy. The historic building’s towering presence is emphasized by its vertical glass elevator and signature rooftop sign. A swirling sky of electric blues, yellows, and reds adds a jazz-like spontaneity to the scene. The result is a vibrant homage to a 1927 landmark that still pulses with life.