Summer Interiors

I had several images that evoke "Summer Time!" in my files. Yet, I completely forgot to note where I found them and who created these lazy, hazy afternoon spaces ~ sorry! All have large expanses of windows inviting the outdoors in. Many are located on a coast. Enjoy.

Completed Chalk Art

On Monday I posted about in progress chalk paintings at the Denver Chalk Art Festival. Here is Stanley Turner's final chalk painting. Pretty cool, aye?

Here are all of the winners for 2011:

Best of Show, 1st Place, William Zin

Best 3D, Lance Leber

Best of Show, 2nd Place, David Ocelotl

Best of Show, 3rd Place, Noami Foster

Best Reproduction of a Master, Benjamin Hummel

Best Use of Color, Mythica Von Griffin

Most Whimsical, Laura Bornemann

People's Choice Award, RMCAD

Youth Challenge, 1st Place, Highlands Ranch High School 

Youth Challenge, 2nd Place, Boulder High School

Youth Challenge, 3rd Place, Jefferson High School

Youth Challenge, People's Choice, Highlands Ranch High School

A Simple Corner for Hopeful Thoughts

Sorry that I haven't been around much. New work and completing current projects have taken up my time. But, my thoughts and heart have been consumed by my Dad's girlfriend's son, Scott, who is fighting for his life after a bad accident. Please send your good wishes and positive life forces towards a young man who lies in a hospital bed in California. Here is a peaceful corner with light that seems like the perfect corner to do so; still and calm.


Please pray for Scott and his family.

Denver Chalk Art Festival

This weekend I enjoyed the hot and sunny weather (finally, summer has arrived!) walking around downtown Denver checking out the great chalk art along Larimer Square. The Denver Chalk Art Festival is produced by the Larimer Arts Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting arts awareness and education in Denver. It was interesting to see some of the techniques ~ the use of brushes, making a chalk paste, and many others. These are some of the incredible works in progress:

My friend and former colleague, Stanley Turner from Insula Design Studio, taking a quick break from his Clyfford Still representation to chat with passerbyers. This is Stanley's fifth year participating.

Sunday Love

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Pool Lounger

Why one must have a blow up raft as a pool lounger? Is it a rule that you have to have some sort of horizontal floating device? That, or a "tire doughnut" of sorts? Why not just a beautiful classic wood rowboat? Now that's the answer. Deck it out with luxurious pillows and you're set.


Now I just need to get a pool.

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A Bit of Mad Max; Utilizing What you Have

This rooftop deck owned by stylist and vintage store owner, Charlotte Rust, is a mish-mash of vintage and re-purposed items. Located in Auckland, New Zealand, it looks like an urban version of "Mad Max" compiling every available item and putting it to some sort of use. Charming . . . in a Mad Max kind of way.

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