That mural I showed you yesterday served 2 purposes: 1. To dress up the exterior of my studio and 2. To keep me in practice because I felt slightly inadequate to begin the next mural at the Three Rivers History Museum.
This is often how I feel when about to begin a mural. I don’t know how long it takes to confidently approach a wall and just git ‘er dun. I’ve been painting murals for about 9 years now, so one would think I’d have a bit a confidence.
One would be wrong.
The tower/tipi thing was one of many that supported a cable which transported buckets of ore down from the mines to the stamp mill. That is an ore bucket on the floor in front of the mural.
This is the completed cabin facade. The idea is that you are inside a cabin, looking out the window at Sawtooth.
The cabin facade is on the left, the first mural is on the right (out of the view of the camera). Over this display case there will be a panoramic view of the Mineral King area as seen from Mather Point (near Timber Gap). The size will be 2 feet by 9 feet.
I’m not sure when I will begin. First, we must conquer the inexplicable case of nerves. I think it will help to buy new brushes, and to know that there is wall color paint available should I make a total dog’s breakfast of the thing.
“Just fine, thanks, but why are you asking?” says the Central California artist with a tic under her eye and a twitch in her shoulder.
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Hahaha! You can do it 🙂 Leah
Thanks, Leah, I know it is silly, but the fear strikes every time.
Like you said, “confidently approach a wall and just git ‘er dun!”
The other two murals turned out beautifully, so you’re on a roll! I’m sure this one will turn out as stunningly, and I really look forward to seeing the completed Mineral King Room in person!
Sharon, we are all looking forward to seeing the MK room completed. What a project!!
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