July 24, 2011
I bought paint. Paint that was colored. Bright paints of green and blue. Time to leave those pale hues behind. When I bought the paint I saw Jim. He is the guy from Lowe’s who had helped me with my original price quote I submitted with my proposal. Jim is a happy man. He told me he knew I would get the job. He sure is a joyful soul.
I was mad when I arrived at the wall. It was so hot and I was not feeling well. Girlfriend and pet traveled with me. They brought snacks so I had some food before I began. I needed a boost. I sat on the stump and stared at that ol’ concrete wall a good ten minutes. Then I stood up, dipped my brush in the green and started to work.
Something magical happens when the brush meets the surface and the paint flows. I can’t really explain it but it is a wonderful thing. It can change your day in an instant.
I also put two wooden bear heads on trees by I-20. I put one at the end of the exit onto Langhorn Street (near the mural site.) I put the other in front of the Oakland Cemetery sign between Moreland and Boulevard headed west. When I was walking along the interstate I found some tasty blackberries; juicy fruit in the summer! Look for bears.
– kyle
March 30, 2024
March 28, 2024
February 5, 2024
December 28, 2023
November 10, 2023
September 29, 2023
August 28, 2023
July 21, 2023
July 19, 2023
June 22, 2023
April 19, 2023
April 14, 2023
March 24, 2023
March 22, 2023
March 8, 2023
February 6, 2023
January 9, 2023
November 17, 2022
November 3, 2022
September 21, 2022