Journey to Create the Enchanted Forest Dragon of Brookline
This is the artwork I will be painting on the 35 foot long wall this spring in the town where I grew up.
The concept speaks to the importance of our connection to nature; wild and untamed nature. Also offering a reminder to continue to cultivate our imagination. And last but not least, it is intended to provide the community with vibrant beauty year round!
Stay tuned for more behind scenes preparatory updates!
Journey to Create the Enchanted Forest Dragon of Brookline
On this quest to create the mural this spring there are several aspects to figure out before I start painting the wall.
One important choice to be decided upon is what kind of support structure will make the most sense?
Using a ladder would be the cheapest, but on its own it would require a lot of climbing up and down, and also doesn’t provide a lot of reach.
Scaffolding is another option. This can provide plenty of reach, but would block the wall when I want to step back and look at it. Also, rental can be costly.
A small platform with wheels is called a Bakers Scaffolding. This provides pretty good coverage and can be less costly to rent.
Lifts provide excellent coverage, but they tend to be expensive, which entails working quickly. They also require a large footprint at the location.
My goal is to be able to spend as much time as needed to make the artwork as beautiful as it can be!
Happy New Year!!!
First new painting:
Limerence
Oil
11×14″
Journey to Create the Enchanted Forest Dragon of Brookline ?????
Before anything move forward with the mural, agreements must be signed. It’s only an idea until it’s official. As you would expect, the bigger the project, the bigger the stack of paperwork.
When the council sent me all of the contracts, agreements, and forms, I turned to my trusted lawyer Greg Kanaan at The Legal Artist for help.
Greg also went to The Rhode Island School of Design. He studied film and after graduating worked in tv production for years. He then made the interesting decision to pivot his career and go to law school. Greg realized that his calling was to stand up for artists in the area that we really need it; in matters of the law.
If you’re in a creative profession or have friends that are artists, I highly recommend The Legal Artist to tend to all of your contract and negotiation needs. He’s there when you need him.
Thanks Greg!
https://www.thelegalartist.com/
I can now share that I’ve been commissioned by the town of Brookline, MA to paint a large mural in Washington Square. I submitted designs last spring and was notified in the fall that I was a finalist. It’s official; in the spring I’ll be painting this giant forest dragon!
My limited edition puzzles are now available. These eight are on sale for two weeks during the holidays.
The collection will be updated with different artwork in the next edition.
Happy Thanksgiving, friends ?
Feeling grateful to you all for your company on this journey we share through life ?
Angel of Gratitude
Oil, 12×16″
Recently I was exploring a series of angels. To get a better handle on depicting robes I did a study of a draped cloth. Here’s a peek at that process.
Here’s a poster I made for a group I’m involved with, mostly for the fun of it. GW is an older man with many life stories to share in what’s become an ongoing series of online gatherings. The title refers to his early years at a seminary and then working for the NSA.
As you may recall, back in the spring I submitted a proposal to the Arts Council of Brookline. The idea I came up with was all about bringing the beauty of nature into our urban spaces, along with nurturing the spirit of imagination.
Well two weeks ago I was notified that my Enchanted Forest was selected as a finalist and the specific walls have been secured. I’ve taken the concept and created new mock ups so one or all of them could potentially come to life in my hometown. The selections will be determined soon. Wish me luck!
