Follow the Ornament Trail at Union Square!

december 2022 - 2nd edition

Window to The Bay #32

As seen in Secret San Francisco!

This has been a really special project for me, jumping from watercolor to acrylics for my first Window to The Bay landmark blue and white public art project! Watch the behind the scenes process reel on Instagram, start to finish from a watercolor square painting to a big round ornament! It’s a pretty special commission for a San Francisco artist, and I feel honored and delighted to contribute to the holiday spirit for locals and visitors enjoying the beauty and magic of Union Square at the holidays! As many workers left downtown offices for remote work during the pandemic, I hope the art and holiday market installations will be a good reason to bring people back downtown!

Don’t miss the beautiful European inspired holiday market stalls and performance stage at Hallidie Plaza, by the Powell Street cable car turnaround. You can view the performance and merchant schedule here - grab a hot chocolate or snack at the end of the Ornament Trail!

Thank you to Ilene Squires Photography for these photos of the ornament at my studio in San Francisco’s Presidio before it made its journey back to Union Square.

With love for the every day and special days,
Laura Ann Trimble Elbogen

P.S. Do you have friends and family who would enjoy a holiday visit to Union Square this year to follow the Ornament Trail? Forward this post!

Laura Elbogen