Berch in Ditmars Area

Here are some of the works of Berch that can be found in the Ditmars Area in Astoria. Often he paints seasonal greetings on windows. The following image is just one example. Many shops have this same motif on their windows.


This pastural scene looks as though it could be an early work.


A shop gate makes an excellent surface to convey a bridge scene at sunset.


One of the best Greek restaurants in Astoria, Taverna Cyclades, has scenes of Greece depicted on the outside building.

A close up at the Taverna


This tropical scene has been tagged


This scene seems to depict the American dream




Berch's eagle has landed


A textured wall poses no threat to Berch's talent. This one is like a pointillist cityscape


This seems like some of Berch's more mature work. Skillful use of the medium. The wall finish must have been a dream surface to work on.






Every where I look I notice more Berch in the neighborhood. Just the other day I was on Broadway in Astoria and noticed some works. I know there is more to find in the Ditmars area and beyond the search continues.........

The Berch Files Begin Now

This is a project I have been meaning to get to for a while. There is a painter who paints on shop fronts, delis, and restaurant windows. Jordan and I have always noticed his work. We saw a lot of it in Jordan's old neighborhood up on Ditmars. Berch's style is unmistakable. Jordan has seen him at work and has talked to him. I don't think he lives here in Astoria. I forget where Jordan said he lives but, he has a lot of patrons in the Ditmars area. I have spotted some examples around 30th Avenue. The Bagel Shop window pictured here is on 30th Avenue.





This Tuxedo Shop window is on Steinway Street. There are many more examples out there. Spring is just around the corner and will be a great time to scout out some Berch works. As I find them, I will post them. Maybe one day I will get to see Berch working.