That Which Makes Us Smile
Marshas Swirly Mural
Marsha's Swirly Mural
As I said last week, the slow season for murals appears to be ending
and I'm starting to get more calls.
This one has a story that I thought you might enjoy.
Marsha* contacted me in early March about doing something on the short
hallway that runs just behind the front entry of her charming West
Bloomfield home.
When I arrived, I was fascinated by the decorative theme in her home.
Everything was in black and white; framed artwork, sculptures,
furniture, rugs, fixtures, everything. It was absolutely gorgeous! And
it just made me smile. I couldn't stop smiling!
Marsha explained that she'd recently had much of the house repainted.
Of course, the swirly mural she'd had on the wall got painted over.
After considering other options for this hall, she decided she just had
to have her old mural back. And after a good faith effort to locate the
former muralist, she contacted me. Thankfully, she had images of the
old mural and asked me to keep it as true to the original art as
possible.
As I got down to work, her husband offered me a steaming cup of very
strong coffee...which made me smile even bigger when I took that first
sip. Strong coffee always does that.
Getting the lines to look smooth and clean took more time than I
anticipated. I've been down that road before, so I knew the extra time
and care would result in a satisfying finish.
Just looking at the finished work makes me smile and I'm not quite sure
why. Does it matter why?
I cannot claim this work as completely my own. If we ever find out who
the original muralist was, I'll give credit where credit is due. I can,
however, design something similar that will have my own flair.
What kind of art makes you smile?
Now back to work on Chickadee Three!
I'm still searching for just the right eclectic grouping of vessels to
hold the paint brushes for it. I've got all my chickadee photo
references. Getting this one finished, or at least sketched onto the
painting panel, will definitely make me smile. I'll show it to you in
progress soon., just as I did with "Aspiring Chickadee #2
."
Have a wonderful weekend.
Jan
*Name and image used with permission.
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