Tuesday, April 29, 2008

on the easel - accents


I'm currently working on a painting of Accents by mcg Design. Andy has suggested that I paint each of the buildings within Old Town Heber. It might be a while, however, this baby within my belly is getting bigger, and i'm losing steam :). This painting may be on the easel for a while. It's nice to see the process though. Currently, I paint the background of all my paintings orange. So by the time I am finished, its truly an interesting transformation.

heber trains at the snake creek grill


Closed for their Spring Break, but when they reopen next week, you can dine along side "heber trains" at the Snake Creek Grill. Dean (owner & head chef), has decided that he would like to exhibit and offer for sale, several pieces of local art. Cynthia of Two Sisters Art Gallery, will also be placing pieces of her local artists within the restaurant. I am excited to see how the local art will change or heighten the ambiance found within the local treasure of a restaurant. Check it out and let me know what you think!

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

carsten's plane



Saturday nite I filled in for Andy at Accents. I enjoyed my time there talking with Cynthia, next door of Two Sisters, and with the customers. We had a nice break for about an hour while customers were eating at the Snake Creek Grill and I worked on a painting for my son Carsten's third birthday coming up this Sunday. He is very into planes, trains, cars, tractors,...anything that moves, really. I chose a plane and wanted it to be fun, and within his favorite colors. At first i was just focusing on the plane being purple (his all time favorite). When i got home and hung it on the wall i noticed that one of his latest paintings hanging next to it was made of the same color scheme. Interesting isn't it? :) The next morning i showed it to him and told him it was for him and that when it was dry we would hang it in his room. He was soo excited and has been telling everyone about it that comes over. The last two paintings i hung in his room have sold, but this will always be Carsten's plane. Happy Birthday Carsten!