Day 16

Adding shadow to the lettering-tiger tail orange. I started around 5:00 p.m. and with the time change, I lost my light to continue. So welcome is as far as I got today.

Details to the Regent Bank. I also added the newer connecting building . I was unhappy with the width of the building, and the added structure nestled it nicely to the hillside.

The Tan monument is going to be the sponsored by the Downtown Merchants Association.

Blocked in the flag.

days 12,13,14,15

Day 15

Day 15

Day 14

I'm very pleased with the crossing signal. Day 14

Day 15

Day 15- the addition of monuments- The Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Veteran's of Foreign Wars.

Day 13- detailing to the Depot

Day 12

Day 13- little details of the lights and the beginnings of the huge flag pole in the center.

Day 13- leaves on the myrtles and shadows on the pavement add another dimension.

Day 12- blocked in the sidewalk and started the Crape myrtles that lead to the steps.

Day 12- blocked in the beacon of the Courthouse.
At the house. It was nice getting home today, If only for a little bit. I hurried to get ready to go the auction in Detroit Saturday night. I

Day 11 10-28-08

It was a chilly morning and I started painting at 10:00 today. I gave the sun time to warm the wall up. I'm pleased with the progression on the Courthouse. Shading and the fine details are really going to make the building realistic. I roughed in some of the ground to keep the building grounded. I don't like keeping them appearing like they are floating over the grassy noels.

Today I also added another gable to the Civic Center. I had several visitors today. One mentioned attending 5th grade in the Civic Center when it was a grade school. He showed me the window to the class room where he learned that JFK was shot. The buildings selected by the Merchants Association have many memories for all the fine folks raised in Fayette. I enjoy hearing the stories. The mural project is an excellent way to promote the history and tourism for Fayette. In case I haven't already mentioned.....I'm honored to be apart of the project. Thanks to all the well wishers and kind words about the project.

Day 12.....very chilly....updating blog til wall warms up....starting around 11:00 today.

day 10 10-27-08

I started the Courthouse today. Blocking in the main colors. I have been transferring measurements from my sketch that is 1/4 inch scale. Future note.....It will be easier at 1/2" scale.

The Courthouse is such a beautiful structure it can be intimidating. I breakup the details by shapes and orientation to each other to keep from getting overwhelmed.

I had to share my joy. This is Baby Berklee. I'm a Granny now. Allison delivered 2 weeks ago and we made time to visit her in MO this past week-end. So Pretty!

Day 9-10-21-08

Today I started by adding more leaves to the large tree in the foreground. Not having a full top had been bothering me. I then began detailing the High school that was started yesterday. Fine details, side lites in a window for example, are a little tricky because of the texture on the block wall. I also noticed, around 2:00 the brick was getting to warm to blend paint. The paint was drying to fast. I draped my tarp over my ladder to provide shade to the area I was working.

Scaling the Court House was a stage I welcomed. I know many are looking forward to see the rendition this beautiful Architecture. I had a visitor who says she can see the court house from her kitchen window(with a big grin on her face). It truly is a gorgeous structure.

The shading of the trees and the ground planes are going to add to the depth in the mural. My main goal this coming week is to get the main color blocking done. The fine details are really going to make the artwork pop.

Day 8- 10-21-08

I had intended to work on the wall Monday. The week-end required a day to get refocused. So, Today, Tuesday I sketched and scaled off the Old High School. I like adding the unique details to the buildings. The doors of the High School are very nice withe the side lights sweeping around meeting the arched windows above. The brick work is also unique. The columns bridging the gables of the roof line.

Gourd Fest info.

The Cullman Gourd Festival this past week-end was great! So many talented gourd heads and whooo...the admission to the show seemed like it doubled from last years show. Terri Camp, one of my mentors from Opp Alabama and received many awards. She is so talented. At the Dinner on Saturday I was honored to be awarded Gourd Queen. "Gourd on" This is tallied by the total number of points by ribbon winners. I entered 21 categories and received 18 ribbons.

Saturday I also had special visitors to the show. Jerry and Kay Marshall brought Bilbo to visit. Sharing information about Katimine and the dangers to exotic breeds, is a mission for me to help save a life of a loved pet. Unable to locate a large enough box to keep the Gimli & Bilbo piece safe. The rode shotgun to Cullman.