Poster Image
$20
Item#: 2025SYR13
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11x17-inches, printed on heavy weight (100-pound) Hammermill cover paper. We package each print with a piece of chipboard in a clear plastic sleeve.
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An information page with photos of the artist and poet, and hand-written comments from each.
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Poem Inspiration Location
Snap of a Coney
poster information
Description
Snap of a coney
bite of a dog—the taste
of my dad's childhood
I didn’t grow up in Central New York, but my late husband, Bill, did. I’ll never forget our first family trip to Heid’s, I don’t know who was more excited, Bill or the kids, as he shared with them—and me— the same special treat his father gave Bill and his siblings: Two Hofmann’s dogs with mustard, fries, and chocolate milk. In my haiku, I tried to capture the surprise of that first bite, the snap of the casing and the sense of carrying on a tradition for Central New York families since 1917.
I chose to illustrate Heid’s because it is a place that means a lot to me. Growing up, my family would stop by there in the summer before heading to the lake and in the winter before visiting Lights on the Lake. Now, as an adult, every visit lets me experience that nostalgia.
For me, Heid’s and Onondaga Lake Park are so connected that I knew I had to capture not just the building but the lake as well. To get the right perspective, I took many reference photos and spent time figuring out the best angle. Ultimately, I decided on this view because it showcases the iconic sign out front while still giving a glimpse of the lake. I also love travel posters, so I used that as inspiration.