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Painting Under A Bridge

Things I have noticed while hanging out under a bridge in Inman Park for week. 1. There are less pigeons flying around in December than October. 2. When the humidity reaches 90% go home. 3. The most common phrase people … Continue reading

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BlackCatTips BeltLine Bridge – Phase 2

I am starting to paint the other side of the bridge I painted in October. This is the second phase of the BeltLine mural for 2012. I have cleaned it up– bugs and dust and bums and cobwebs. I painted … Continue reading

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Faces and Friends – BeltLine Mural 2012 – Day 1

Today I finally began my Atlanta BeltLine mural project for 2012. It has been a long wait but we began today. Maria helped me get this project ready. We have made sketches and developed plans and talked it all through … Continue reading

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Atlanta Intown Paper

I am really excited about the new September issue of the Atlanta Intown Paper. I was asked to create the cover art for them. This was a big thrill for me. I was very honored to be asked and to … Continue reading

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BeltLine Bears – 7 months later

I visited the BeltLine Bears mural today. I had not been there in several months. Everything looked great and the paint looked fresh as the day I painted it. Someone had smashed the directional signs I had made on the … Continue reading

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BeltLine Bears and Atlanta Progressive School

Yesterday was a couple of firsts for me; first Sharpie Slam drawing competition and first time speaking to school children. I was asked to visit Atlanta Progressive School and talk to the children about The BeltLine Bears. I had questions … Continue reading

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Art on the BeltLine Scavenger Hunt

So Creative Loafing asked me to donate a painting as a Grand Prize for their upcoming BeltLine Scavenger Hunt. I am glad I am on their list. I said, “Yes.” It will be me and Atlanta street artist Hense. Just the … Continue reading

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The BeltLine Bears: Day 13

Unlucky 13. This was day number 13. I saw no black cats. I stepped on no cracks. I got spooked about 6 in the evening but I escaped unscathed. I spent a long time painting. It was the most humid … Continue reading

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The BeltLine Bears: Day 12

A dozen days of painting in the sun. I started doing some detail work today. I went back over portions and added more layers. I cleaned up sections. I am on the second half of the project. I feel good … Continue reading

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The BeltLine Bears: Day 11

Here are a  few words to summarize my day of work:  wet grass. mud. clouds. night thunder. paint fingers. cooler. breeze. water jug. behind trees. white wash. passerby talk. work. white clouds. sadness. sun screen. dog bark. thankful heart. new … Continue reading

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