I need a vacation! It’s time to take a well-deserved break this week. Creating a book is LOTS of work, although, lots of fun. And now that’s it is done it’s off to the forest….
I’m following the vines
They will take me to the forest
Lots of nature treasures to find
To explore further
Lots of color bursting through. See you in a few!
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| You have to look close to see strawberries... |
I'd say that I knocked a lot off of the to-do list today! The biggest hurdle was what used to be an undefined field beneath the cauliflower wave. Now, it has been planted and is full of strawberries ready to be picked (although no one will be able to see them unless they're up close).
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| The field "before" |
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| The field "after" |
Other things that were done were little touch-ups here and there, including the chef's shoes - he's now wearing creepers (a nod to my husband, Smitty).
Anything after this will be minimal changes - I'm thinkin' more contrast on the columns, maybe on some viney pieces as well...then it's varnish time!
Well, not only did the laptop get a virus, but the charger ceased charging. Then, the desktop computer got a really nasty virus, rendering it useless. And, on a sad note, my fathe- in-law, Robert Smith, passed away last weekend. Needless to say, no mural progress worth noting has happened...that is, until now.
Little details have been my focus - the bottle and wine glasses...
...the swirled hair and curling vines on the Dionysus character...
...and the vines reaching across the top of the arch.
Now, I've started some lettering along the bottom (the mural's title) and I'll show that when I've worked out some kinks. One thing I've realized is that I really don't like doing the lettering. Since it's along the bottom, I have to be down low on the floor and it gets uncomfortable quickly. Also, I tend to overfuss letters, so it can be tedious.
The only thing after that is the field beneath the wave - I have to line up the panels in order to put in the plants and some dots of red strawberries.
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| The Studio Photo-Bomber Strikes Again! |
Summer is running out, so I'd really like to be done and work on some personal projects for a change. Unfortunately, I don't think much of that will happen. So, finishing the mural will be my summer goal.
Time to check in! Took a couple days off for the holiday (Happy Belated 4th of July), but I've just been touching up here and there - things I really can't photograph (like strawberry leaves and the black/white tiles that needed a 3rd coat).
But, I did continue work on the vines across the bottom, coming out of the ground, and up the wave - probably not much more I'd do there, except for a highlight here or there.
I did choose to switch out the splashes to Pthalo Blue (a much better fit than the ultramarine - too purple - and cerulean - not "deep" enough). This is still bright, but much more harmonious. Also, the only other place I used pthalo was in the cauliflower and broccoli, so this brings that hue in across the panels.
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| Mommy's little "photobomber" |
Tomorrow, I'll work on the wine glasses and wine bottle. Then, I'll put in the "thanks" to contributors and the mural title. After that, I'll have my husband help me move some panels around so I can get some together and check how things line up. Some adjustments there and then it's a topcoat exterior sealer - Voila!
Wow. Here's a fantastic blog I haven't seen before.
The Art Department. Take a look at the origami Christmas tree at the Museum of National History. I'm hoping it is still up. I can't believe I missed seeing that.
By: Ronni A. Hall,
on 8/5/2013
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By: DIANE SMITH,
on 8/11/2012
By: Amy C. Moreno,
on 1/3/2008
Your work is just awesome....I can't believe you are so damn talented!!