This piano, all glossy black, was a beautiful instrument. I wanted to to feel how smooth and polished the wood would feel, and let my fingers run over the keys, and conjure melodies out of it as if by magic...
Saturday, May 19, 2012
A piano (05-19-12)
We were visiting some friends, and I drew the fine piano in their living room...
This piano, all glossy black, was a beautiful instrument. I wanted to to feel how smooth and polished the wood would feel, and let my fingers run over the keys, and conjure melodies out of it as if by magic...
This piano, all glossy black, was a beautiful instrument. I wanted to to feel how smooth and polished the wood would feel, and let my fingers run over the keys, and conjure melodies out of it as if by magic...
Thursday, May 17, 2012
ArtSpark and Brasserie Montmartre (05-17-12)
ArtSpark was hosted by Sweet Hereafter this month. The usual hipster crowds mixing with various subcategories of Portland coolness were treated to displays set by I [Heart] Art: Portland, PDX Pipeline, RACC,
and other sponsors. I was too busy filling out entry forms for the
drawings to take the time to sketch the goings-on. I was particularly
interested in the Nomad Brush, a very cool brush to paint on the iPad... And best of all, I was thrilled to win it! (Bwahahah!)
Afterwards, I briefly stopped by Church to visit some lady friends who were working on various crafts projects.
And since the night was still young, I took the opportunity to stop by the Brasserie Montmartre where, for their first anniversary, there was 60s French music hosted by French DJ Cecilia Paris, and a nice ambiance. I took advantage of the free fries, free cheese and olives that were offered, and ordered my usual Coke with Grenadine. Comfortably set to observe the scene, my attention was caught by a Retro style couple sitting at the bar. The back of the guy's black T-shirt said "Teach Your Children to Worship Satan"; pretty outrageous... :)
I was perfectly placed to work on this study (while munching
on french fries and sipping a delectable Coke with Grenadine), I could
work over my sketch and give it a finish I rarely have or take the time
to do. Nice results.
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| I drew the faces on the iPad screen with the kiddie version of the Nomad Brush. |
Afterwards, I briefly stopped by Church to visit some lady friends who were working on various crafts projects.
And since the night was still young, I took the opportunity to stop by the Brasserie Montmartre where, for their first anniversary, there was 60s French music hosted by French DJ Cecilia Paris, and a nice ambiance. I took advantage of the free fries, free cheese and olives that were offered, and ordered my usual Coke with Grenadine. Comfortably set to observe the scene, my attention was caught by a Retro style couple sitting at the bar. The back of the guy's black T-shirt said "Teach Your Children to Worship Satan"; pretty outrageous... :)
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
artMOB Meeting in Milwaukie (05-16-12)
Curious about how ideas, plans and decisions are made that affect the
local community, I decided to attend one of the meetings of the artMOB, the local organization that focuses on the arts and cultural events for the city of Milwaukie.
As an artist, my personal opinion is that organizations that focus on the arts and cultural events seem to engage in a lot of talk... And I can't say that my opinion was changed in this case. Lots of good intentions, and ideas for projects that denote sincere intentions and an attempt at innovation, but...
And I don't know why, I felt kinda like a fifth wheel at this (public) meeting...
As an artist, my personal opinion is that organizations that focus on the arts and cultural events seem to engage in a lot of talk... And I can't say that my opinion was changed in this case. Lots of good intentions, and ideas for projects that denote sincere intentions and an attempt at innovation, but...
And I don't know why, I felt kinda like a fifth wheel at this (public) meeting...
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| The artMOB committee |
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| Staff Liaison Beth R. |
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