A few weeks ago, Pastor Alex preached about complaining. It is a sin. Really? Really. The opposite of complaining is gratitude. So, instead of telling you how difficult it is to paint this mural on Rocky Hill Antiques, I will give you a short list of things I am thankful for as I work in […]
Rocky Hill Mural, Chapter 3
Wow, nothing like a little commute down the hill to remind me why it is REALLY GOOD to work at home. Roadwork delay, long line of traffic with slowpokes (40-ish) until the passing lanes (up to 60+), finally see clear to pass at another passing lane, and the slowpoke pulls into the left (passing) lane […]
Rocky Hill Mural, Chapter 2
We projected and traced on a Sunday night. On Monday during the daylight, I went back to see our work, and to determine when the wall is in enough shade for me to paint. That is barely visible!! No worries, it shows better in person. See the cracks climbing in the bricks? Kathryn, one […]
The Cabin Painting Grows
On Wednesday, I left you with this cliff hanger of a picture: This is the next view: And this is how it looked when it was getting a little too dark to see out in the painting workshop. Now it is time to show the customer before I do any more detail work. That large […]
More Mineral King Because It Is Friday
Have a look at a few more photos from opening weekend in Mineral King. Maybe I should learn to use Photoshop and fix that weird thing in the sky. (It is actually in the camera, not the sky.) I did know how to use Photoshop Elements (had to learn for the book, The Cabins of Wilsonia) […]
Earning the Big Bucks Painting a Cabin
This is how it looked the last time we discussed the back country cabin in Kings Canyon National Park. “We discussed”? Who is this we? Um, well, me. I thought it looked sort of fakey with just 2 thunderheads. No worries. The sky dried enough that I could add more. And notice the added detail […]
Building a Cabin in Oil Paint
The sky isn’t dry yet, so I went to work on the trees and began on the cabin. Couldn’t wait – I am “cabinart”, after all! These details are going to be FUN!
Projecting a New Mural
Sunday evening I went down to Exeter with my neighbor and friend, Steve who is one of the owners of Rocky Hill Antiques. This is a great big wonderful antique store, open 7 days a week, in an old packing house with 40 vendors. Very good place to shop. (This mural could get to be […]
Who Knew It Would Be This Hard To Paint?
This painting is called “Mineral King Morning”. I remember the light, the sound of the wind, the feel of the air. I thought this painting said it. It hasn’t sold, and people don’t really notice it. I paint better now. I hope I paint better now. I hope I paint better every time I’m […]
Random Facts About Squirreliness
Sometimes a list helps. I’ve been making lists for years, sometimes as an aid to memory and efficiency, and sometimes for the sense of satisfaction gained from checking off things. Today’s list is in the first category. I hope this is helpful for you. The comments on my blog may be working again. Anyone want […]