(256) Wind Mobility Mural.

This mural work kept me busy for a few days.

This was a team effort, led by William Lazos,

who has done some amazing work.

This was the building after two days of work.

Conditions was less than ideal, low temperatures

thickened paints and brushes, duct tape into shreds,

and adhesives not to stick. Heat guns came in handy.

Paint would start as a liquid, then the consistency of

yogurt, then tooth paste,then glue, then hard ice cream.

We got it done in five days. It warmed up enough

on the very last day. I would do it again, but

maybe wait for warmer weather.

This was the last bit of detail we finished off.

Elana Busan and I got it down to the wire,

with enough time for clean up. Additional

help was provided by fellow Calgary

Artist Dale Bott.

The painting will be up until Spring, another one

will follow...could be a surprise?

Thanks for visiting.

GarSeeYa!

Day 227. Western Tale Spinner.

The Western Tale Spinner is the newsletter for SCBWI

(Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators-Western Canada)

I did layout and illustrations this issue.

The Society is always open to new members. They are inviting

more Illustrators to the group.

Thanks for visiting.

GarSeeYa!

Day 220. Grampie's Woodworks..

I talked with Gary last Saturday about doing up a new business card for him.

The original cards were hand cut individually, framed in a rubber stamp of

a jar. A homemade approach. It has all the important information and

reflects the business image. I suggested using the signage he created

for his little shop, as the business card. I took a picture and took it

home to work on.

I took out the knot in the "G" and the line that went through

"wood works", straightened out the sign...keeping it flat,

minimized the distortion and bumped up the colour and contrast.

Other text was added, which was originally on the back, then

printed and cut it.

I'll post a picture of the original and finished product later.

Thanks for visiting.

GarSeeYa!