Dick is always teaching me things about art and is fascinating to listen to.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
The Shoot
Raeghn and I have some friends. Dick Broun and Sher Lisonbee. They live over the hill. They used to be famous photographers in Los Angeles. They have taken pictures of Carol Burnett, Seinfeld, Kojack, Linda Ronstadt, etc. Very famous. Lots of stories! They begged to take our pictures so for our date we dressed up and submitted ourselves to makeup and posing (both of us!). We MAY post some of the results when they get them to us.
Dick is always teaching me things about art and is fascinating to listen to.
Dick is always teaching me things about art and is fascinating to listen to.
THE SINK...
Kvinde and I went on some errands Saturday morning and realized we hadn't gotten anything to eat so we dropped by Angie's restaurant which is famous for good breakfasts. We looked at the menu and Kvinde started to joke about "cleaning the kitchen sink" which is a huge dessert that takes about 6 people to eat. She had eaten it once on a YW activity and so as joking goes, we decided to go for it and not order anything else. Holy COW!
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Summerfest Art Show
Shad and I did the Logan Summerfest Art Show on the lawns of the Tabernacle. Shad was an amazing trooper helping get ready. We worked until 4 am getting ready. We did our first canvas printing, wrapping, and framing and it turned out pretty good. We sold one for $250.
Here Shad is cutting the prints in our studio with the precision of a doctor!
Once we printed and cut to size we had to spray a sealant on the canvas since it would be out in the sun. It was about two in the morning and we were out on the street (fumes were too bad for doing it indoors). To keep the clamps from getting all varnished up we put them inside of plastic bags we found lying around.
Shad mounted all the hanging wires brackets on the back of the frames.
Then we stretched the canvas over a wood frame (Shad held the stretching pliers while I used the air stapler to attach the canvas all the way around the frame). It was about 3 am at this point and there are other renters in the studio building (we share the studio with two other friends). We were working in the basement and there were some old appliances down there so we put the air compressor in the fridge to cut down on the noise. It worked great until the compressor started to smoke! We had to open it up a bit but we weren't evicted so apparently we blocked enough sound.
And here is the final product. When we first set up the 10x20 tent the wind picked up just as I was staking it down and flipped the whole thing over. People came running and helped us right it up. We were exhausted at that point and close to tears (well me anyway) but some good samaritans helped us get back on track and we got the canvas prints hung up and ready for sale. The show went pretty well but I better keep the day job!
Here Shad is cutting the prints in our studio with the precision of a doctor!
Once we printed and cut to size we had to spray a sealant on the canvas since it would be out in the sun. It was about two in the morning and we were out on the street (fumes were too bad for doing it indoors). To keep the clamps from getting all varnished up we put them inside of plastic bags we found lying around.
Shad mounted all the hanging wires brackets on the back of the frames.
Then we stretched the canvas over a wood frame (Shad held the stretching pliers while I used the air stapler to attach the canvas all the way around the frame). It was about 3 am at this point and there are other renters in the studio building (we share the studio with two other friends). We were working in the basement and there were some old appliances down there so we put the air compressor in the fridge to cut down on the noise. It worked great until the compressor started to smoke! We had to open it up a bit but we weren't evicted so apparently we blocked enough sound.
And here is the final product. When we first set up the 10x20 tent the wind picked up just as I was staking it down and flipped the whole thing over. People came running and helped us right it up. We were exhausted at that point and close to tears (well me anyway) but some good samaritans helped us get back on track and we got the canvas prints hung up and ready for sale. The show went pretty well but I better keep the day job!
Kaera
Well it is probably a good time to unload a bunch of Kaera pictures.
Here is a doozy! It is actually just banana that didn't make it through the right entry way but she's cute no matter what is hanging from her nose!
Kaera learned how to crawl this month! Mom wasn't too excited. Here she is in the middle of training. Exhausted she took a break mid stroke...
This is the pattern imprinted on her face after the break.
While the family was cleaning the church, Kaera got to play in the nursery. Now she's excited to get to 18 months so she can ride each week.
On a shopping trip with Dad we fit everyone in the cart. Got some looks!
Kaera found some glasses and thought she was pretty cool
Wearing Dad's congo hat
Texting some friends
Drying off after a bath
Here is a doozy! It is actually just banana that didn't make it through the right entry way but she's cute no matter what is hanging from her nose!
Kaera learned how to crawl this month! Mom wasn't too excited. Here she is in the middle of training. Exhausted she took a break mid stroke...
This is the pattern imprinted on her face after the break.
While the family was cleaning the church, Kaera got to play in the nursery. Now she's excited to get to 18 months so she can ride each week.
On a shopping trip with Dad we fit everyone in the cart. Got some looks!
Kaera found some glasses and thought she was pretty cool
Wearing Dad's congo hat
Texting some friends
Drying off after a bath
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Weekend together
Kaera sure loves her mom. She's been an incredible baby. We can't imagine what life would be without her. She's been teething and you can't even tell. What a light in our home! (Raeghn too of course!)
Adam disciplining the bad bunny...
Mel and Shad went on a photo expedition on canoe on a local river Monday morning and had a great time together. Dad's sure blessed to have a great photo companion.
While Shad and Dad were out teaching the 3rd discussion to some neighbors, Mom and the young ones went on a walk.
Kaera is too cool to be seen with dad but she tolerates him.
Andrew is always happy when he's with Teddy!
Shad and Kaera hanging out
Favorite time of the day
Shopping with dad
Adam disciplining the bad bunny...
Mel and Shad went on a photo expedition on canoe on a local river Monday morning and had a great time together. Dad's sure blessed to have a great photo companion.
While Shad and Dad were out teaching the 3rd discussion to some neighbors, Mom and the young ones went on a walk.
Kaera is too cool to be seen with dad but she tolerates him.
Andrew is always happy when he's with Teddy!
Shad and Kaera hanging out
Favorite time of the day
Shopping with dad
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