This watercolor rendering of the Big Apple Inn in Jackson, Mississippi, examines the building as both architectural landmark and cultural touchstone. Known for its distinctive culinary history, the site functions as an enduring symbol of Jackson’s local identity. Working from photographic reference, I focused on translating the building’s visual language—its saturated color, signage, and street-facing presence—into an image that conveys atmosphere and energy rather than strict architectural documentation. Through layered transparency and controlled contrast, the painting emphasizes the structure as a living space shaped by memory, continuity, and communal experience.