Artist Gives Local Store Owners the Best Facebook Profile Pics Ever

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Jeremiah's Vanishing New York points us to artist Nate Padavick's portraits of independent store owners. The pictures aren't new—they were on display in the Essex Market this winter—but they're newly available online, and they're pretty adorable. Our favorites include Terry of St. Mark's Bookshop, Niki of Russ & Daughters, and Kaan of Ludlow Guitars, all pictured above.
· Moms & Pops [Vanishing New York]
· NYC Indie Bizz [Studio SSS]