tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34561274087636934002024-03-19T08:08:08.817-04:00Phases of the MoonblossomPhases of the Moonblossomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15196472353367715442noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3456127408763693400.post-88773928480969698802015-06-26T23:52:00.000-04:002015-06-26T23:52:20.383-04:00Captain's Quarters<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Got a custom order for a vintage style hand painted wooden oar. With no used paddles to be found, a brand new 52" one was purchased, unfinished.<br />
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I painted a dark brown faux finish to make the oar look old. At the customer's request, the words "Captain's Quarters" were hand lettered, accompanied by the embellishment of an anchor. The client's name was painted on the handle (not pictured here).<br />
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After a little sanding to make the letters appear weathered, a protective coat of polyurethane finished the piece.<br />
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<br />Phases of the Moonblossomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15196472353367715442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3456127408763693400.post-50776605435648636002014-10-20T22:11:00.000-04:002014-12-28T12:06:30.437-05:00Genesee Country Village & Museum Sign<span class="userContent"></span><br />
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<span class="userContent">I'm happy to have contributed my sign making skills to the <a href="https://www.gcv.org/" target="_blank">Genesee Country Village & Museum</a>.</span><br />
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<span class="userContent">Over 40 restored and furnished 19th century buildings can be explored on museum grounds in the hamlet of Mumford, NY.<span class="userContent"> </span></span><br />
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<span class="userContent"><span class="userContent">I created this hand painted sign last spring for the June opening of the museum's new confectionery, <a href="https://www.gcv.org/Historic-Village/Confectionary" target="_blank">D. B. Munger & Co</a>. </span></span><br />
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I make signs in my art studio <span class="userContent"><span class="userContent"><span class="userContent">in Rochester, New York, 20 miles from the museum.</span></span></span><br />
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confectionery, visitors with an old fashioned sweet tooth can taste what tarts, buns, cakes, pies, and cookies tasted like in the 1800's!</span></span><br />
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Phases of the Moonblossomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15196472353367715442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3456127408763693400.post-77397729121316758732014-09-09T22:25:00.000-04:002014-12-27T22:32:39.799-05:00Banjo Art Inspired by Pete SeegerMy Dad requested that I do an art project for him. He's a retired physician turned musician and plays stand up bass for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/WildRoot-String-Band/134159223578" target="_blank">WildRoot String Band</a>. He also plays fiddle and banjo.<br />
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He asked me to draw the words "This Machine Surrounds Hate and Forces It to Surrender" on his banjo in tribute to musician/activist Pete Seeger who passed away this year. My previous artistic contribution to my Dad's banjo was to paint a crescent moon and stars on his case a number of years back. <br />
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Being an artist for hire, and an admirer of Pete Seeger, I readily agreed! In preparation for my task, I searched for images of Pete's banjo. <br />
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I discovered that Pete had written his message on not just one, but many of his banjos. <br />
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They all had different visual appeal.<br />
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I also learned that Seeger's inspiration for banjo graffiti came from his friend and music associate, Woody Guthrie. <br />
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Guthrie had set a precedent by inscribing "This Machine Kills Fascists" on many of his guitars.<br />
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I selected the Seeger banjo image I liked best and proceeded to write Pete's peaceful proclamation in similar fashion on my Dad's banjo.<br />
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While working on it, I noticed that Seeger's banjo has a misspelling. SURRENDER is spelled SURRRENDER with an extra R. I wondered if this was intentional, but upon scrutinizing the other banjo photos I could see that they were spelled correctly. Pete must have just goofed this one when he wrote it. It was exciting to discover this oddity so I didn't fix it.<br />
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After rendering the quote in pencil on the banjo head, I finished it with black fine-point marker.<br />
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Strings back in place. Pete's message lives on through another banjo!<br />
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Here's my Dad with his upright bass in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/WildRoot-String-Band/134159223578" target="_blank">WildRoot String Band</a>.<br />
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Dave Frenzel - guitar, Bruce Brown (my Dad) - bass, Dan Palmer - banjo, Tom Owens - fiddle<br />
<br />Phases of the Moonblossomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15196472353367715442noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3456127408763693400.post-2981810137265595962014-09-07T17:34:00.001-04:002014-09-07T17:36:46.236-04:00Painting Eric Clapton's Fool Guitar - Phase ThirteenSorry I took so long to post these last photos of my Fool guitar painting project! No excuses for a lazy blogger.<br />
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Bruce Diamond had commissioned me to paint a copy (front only) of this famous psychedelic-1960's-Clapton-Cream-dream guitar.<br />
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When I finished the complex painting in my studio (see previous posts)
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He brought it back with the pickups, hardware, and strings installed so I could take pictures. <br />
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Looks awesome, I must say! (I rock.)<br />
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Now Bruce's son Luke gets to play the Fool.<br />
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Phases of the Moonblossomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15196472353367715442noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3456127408763693400.post-67668403856421386292013-12-02T22:57:00.000-05:002013-12-03T16:48:09.617-05:00Painting Eric Clapton's Fool Guitar - Phase TwelveHow did this art project come about?<br />
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Bruce Diamond and I met playing around town together in various bands. Bruce is not only a versatile musician, but he also makes a living as an instrument dealer for his business <a href="http://www.diamondstrings.com/" target="_blank">Diamond Strings</a>.<br />
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He discovered I was an artist. I mentioned to him that I could paint artwork on guitars. He said he had the perfect project for me and asked if I would be interested in painting a replica of Eric Clapton's famous <i>Cream</i> Fool SG, circa 1967.<br />
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How could I refuse such an interesting and challenging commission? It was right up my alley artistically and musically. So that's how it all started, folks! <br />
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Now that the painted psychedelic artwork on the guitar is finished, I'll feel better if I put a clearcoat on it before it leaves my studio. Don't want any accidental scratches on all the hard work I've done!!! Bruce will apply more coats to further protect it when he gets the guitar home.<br />
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I'm brushing it on rather than spraying it. I do not like to breathe fine spray vapor, thanks very much.<br />
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I'm using a product I'm familiar with, Zar fast-drying polyurethane <i>Clear Antique Flat</i>. I've used it before on many other painting projects. It has a slight yellow tint to it. This will help to make the guitar appear a bit yellow with age.<br />
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I've carefully taped blue painter's tape around the headstock and under the guitar body to prevent the polyurethane from dripping over the edges of the painted artwork. The tape can be peeled off after the poly dries for a nice clean edge.<br />
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He will take it home and spray numerous coats of gloss polyurethane on it,
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I am so glad to have played a starring role in Bruce Diamond's long awaited Fool Guitar dream-come-true!!! It's been an arduous journey, but a great learning experience and an artistic notch in my belt.</div>
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I finally mustered up the courage to finish the job. Onward, to completing a replica of Eric Clapton's Fool guitar!<br />
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I painted the pickguard in three sittings.<br />
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Started with the cosmic red sun, greyish blue sky, and mountains. Broke the ice!!!<br />
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Next, added the clouds, golden path, green grass and foliage.<br />
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Finished with the little details, all the while using my photo reference from the book <i>Classic Guitars of the 60s </i>edited by Tony Bacon. <br /> <br />
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Next I will apply a protective clear coat before the guitar leaves my studio. My client <a href="http://www.diamondstrings.com/" target="_blank">Bruce Diamond</a> can apply subsequent coats for further protection. <br />
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strings! Hopefully I can post photos of how that will look. Stay<i> tuned</i>!!! Phases of the Moonblossomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15196472353367715442noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3456127408763693400.post-12898811606879791962013-10-08T02:16:00.000-04:002013-10-08T13:57:49.412-04:00Painting Eric Clapton's Fool Guitar - Phase TenHi, Folks! It's been awhile! Getting back to posting photos of my artistic interpretation of Eric Clapton's "Fool" guitar! Now for the angel wings!<br />
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My good friend and ex-bandmate, <a href="http://www.roomonetwofour.com/" target="_blank">Pat Thomas</a>, is a writer, musician, and music historian. He happens to know Bobby Whitlock and said he would ask him for me about the color of the wings. Bobby Whitlock played the guitar many times back in the day when he collaborated with Eric Clapton on various musical projects, including <i>Derek and the Dominos</i>.<br />
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Whitlock responded, "<span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" data-reactid=".r[5sgyb].[1][4][1]{comment10151782420244162_27185234}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3]"><span class="UFICommentBody" data-reactid=".r[5sgyb].[1][4][1]{comment10151782420244162_27185234}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0]"><span data-reactid=".r[5sgyb].[1][4][1]{comment10151782420244162_27185234}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[0]"><span data-reactid=".r[5sgyb].[1][4][1]{comment10151782420244162_27185234}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[0].[2]">I don't remember them as gold but yellow and a dull one at that...Just reflecting back on it and I am probably closer</span></span><span data-reactid=".r[5sgyb].[1][4][1]{comment10151782420244162_27185234}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[3]"><span data-reactid=".r[5sgyb].[1][4][1]{comment10151782420244162_27185234}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[3].[0]"><span data-reactid=".r[5sgyb].[1][4][1]{comment10151782420244162_27185234}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[3].[0].[0]"> to right than not...There was no outstanding glossy metal look about it
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In any case, I don't know whether my painting will be truly historically accurate because at some point Todd Rundgren owned the guitar and had it refinished after it was left in sorry condition from many years of Clapton's vigorous use of it.<br />
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Oh, well. Historic accuracy aside, I'm enjoying the process in my attempt to recreate this artistic gem from the psychedelic era, originally painted by Marijke Koger and Simon Posthuma.<br />
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Check out Eric Clapton playing The Fool guitar in this interview. <br />
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Welcome back as I continue working on this painted "Fool" replica for my client Bruce Diamond.<br />
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Time to paint the yellow stars (46 of them)...... <br />
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Let me introduce you to Dutch artist Marijke Koger, designer and painter of the original 1967 psychedelic guitar for Eric Clapton.</div>
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The yellow stars are very recognizable on the clothes she's wearing, an example of her numerous fashion designs of the 60s.</div>
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Marijke is pictured here with her partner Simon Posthuma, also from Holland. He collaborated with her on painting the famous Clapton art guitar. They were a creative team who during this time formed the artist collective "The Fool" with Josje Leeger and Barry Finch.</div>
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Here are the two at work painting John Lennon's piano. </div>
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George Harrison seated in front of his fireplace mural, also painted by Koger and Posthuma.</div>
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The couple became part of the fabric of the 1960s British music and fashion scene. After the artist group "The Fool" was formed, they painted a huge mural on the storefront of the Beatles' short-lived Apple Boutique in London. They designed the interior of the store with painted murals and were hired to set up shop producing their own unique style of artwork and psychedelic gypsy clothing to be sold there.</div>
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Later moving to Los Angeles, The Fool went on to create the world's largest outdoor mural of the time at the Aquarius Theater for the musical "Hair".</div>
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In my attempt to create a replica of this design that Koger and Posthuma painted on Eric Clapton's guitar when he was in the band <i>Cream</i>, I can't help but become increasingly absorbed in the fascinating cultural history of this era. Revisiting a youthful and radical psychedelic renaissance. </div>
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Adding yellow to the rainbow.<br />
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Painting yellow flames.<br />
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Coming together.....<br />
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Adding yellow to the headstock.<br />
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Phases of the Moonblossomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15196472353367715442noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3456127408763693400.post-34817379866601015062013-08-23T00:52:00.001-04:002013-08-24T11:26:42.159-04:00Painting Eric Clapton's Fool Guitar - Phase SixThank you for joining me as I continue painting my version of Eric Clapton's "Fool" guitar.<br />
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Ah, yes. Red. One of my favorite colors.....<br />
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Painting the angel's hair.<br />
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It is said that the artist's depiction of the angel's curly hair was based on Eric Clapton's perm at the time (1967).<br />
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Straight hair or curly hair, Clapton is hot!!!!<br />
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Now that the red paint is mixed, I'll add it to the psychedelic rainbow.....<br />
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.....and start painting the flames of hellfire.<br />
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Shades of orange are added to the rainbow....<br />
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Orange is added to the flames.....<br />
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Clapton playing the Fool.<br />
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<br />Phases of the Moonblossomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15196472353367715442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3456127408763693400.post-1470922699674018242013-08-19T07:59:00.000-04:002015-01-11T18:12:23.830-05:00Painting Eric Clapton's Fool Guitar - Phase Five<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Starting the angel.<br />
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It didn't occur to me while I was painting the angel, but afterward upon reviewing these photos I remembered a terrible tragedy in Clapton's life. The image of the angel takes on an entirely new meaning..... <br />
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Painting the cloud.<br />
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<br />Phases of the Moonblossomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15196472353367715442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3456127408763693400.post-87721229855675368022013-08-15T23:31:00.001-04:002013-08-20T00:22:16.368-04:00Painting Eric Clapton's Fool Guitar - Phase FourFurther adventures with my rendition of the Fool guitar.<br />
Painting Clapton's blues.....<br />
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Pictured is a little description of the 60s artist group "The Fool" found on page 49 of "Classic Guitars of the 60s" edited by Tony Bacon. Dutch artists Marijke Koger and Simon Posthuma were hired to paint an artistic Gibson SG for Eric Clapton when he was in the band <i>Cream</i>. He made good use of the guitar on <i>Cream's</i> first American tour in 1967 and in subsequent studio sessions.<br />
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Starting the rainbow with purple....<br />
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Making progress...<br />
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Trying to get the colors right. I can only be so accurate looking at a photo from a book and another from the internet.<br />
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Almost forgot to paint this plastic guard thingamabobber!<br />
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<br />Phases of the Moonblossomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15196472353367715442noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3456127408763693400.post-74543036642952855042013-08-10T10:16:00.000-04:002015-01-11T19:44:52.100-05:00Painting Eric Clapton's Fool Guitar - Phase ThreeThe ice is broken. I am now applying paint to guitar.<br />
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Starting with the gradation of the blue sky.<br />
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Long way to go!Phases of the Moonblossomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15196472353367715442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3456127408763693400.post-13139606671006786262013-08-06T23:07:00.002-04:002013-08-20T00:30:53.098-04:00Painting Eric Clapton's Fool Guitar - Phase TwoOkay, some more of the drawing phase. Fine tuning the loose sketch......<br />
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The flames would be more fun if I could render them freestyle, but I'm trying to stay close to the original so it's a bit painstaking.<br />
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The locations of the holes for the volume and tone controls, and the locations of the
pickups seem to be a bit different on this guitar than the original. I
think I better ask Bruce for the hardware to trace it properly. I need
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My client, <a href="http://www.diamondstrings.com/" target="_blank">Bruce Diamond</a>, supplied me with a great book for reference. <i>Classic Guitars of the 60s </i>edited by Tony Bacon has a picture of The Fool guitar on the front cover and a nice larger photo on the inside. Many other really unique guitars are in this book. Fun to read. <br />
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The angel is holding a triangle. <br />
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Bruce doesn't like how the psychedelic rainbow doesn't end at the point of the guitar so I'm extending it to the point. The rainbow on the original follows a weird, irregular pattern that kind of bugs me so I'm making the rainbow flow more symmetrically. Artistic license. <br />
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Okay, this time I promise I will start painting. All the mapping out of the drawing is done. (Except for the pickguard which I will paint last. I still need to fine tune the drawing of the landscape.) <br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Join me as I embark upon my artistic journey to paint a copy of Eric Clapton's "The Fool" Gibson SG, made famous in 1967. My multi-talented musician friend Bruce Diamond of <a href="http://www.diamondstrings.com/" target="_blank">Diamond Strings</a> has commissioned me to create a replica of this historic art guitar. Pictured below is the front and back of the original piece. I have been entrusted to paint a copy of the front only.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When Bruce approached me to do this project I was delighted to get a lesson in art history and music history as I was not aware of this guitar. This famous decorated instrument accompanied Eric Clapton and his band <i>Cream</i> on their first American tour. The two artists responsible for painting it soon after became part of a popular art group called "The Fool" (hence the naming of the guitar). <i> </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>The Fool</i> collective created an abundance of pop culture art during the 60's including clothing, posters, paintings, and murals. They worked for many British bands, among them The Beatles. For further reading, here is an interesting article: <a href="http://www.vintageguitar.com/12684/claptons-fool/" target="_blank">http://www.vintageguitar.com/12684/claptons-fool/</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Bruce supplied me with his sacrificial Gibson SG, primed, sanded, and ready to go. The first step in my journey is to roughly sketch the design onto the body of the guitar.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">On to the pickguard.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Finally, the headstock.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">That's all for now, folks. I will return with more news when I start to do the actual painting.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">An assortment of miniature wooden hex signs painted with a crackle finish by Beth Brown.</span></span></div>
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Hand painted with acrylic on wood by Beth Brown.Phases of the Moonblossomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15196472353367715442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3456127408763693400.post-23092255849043446542013-05-21T12:01:00.000-04:002013-05-21T12:04:00.908-04:00Hex Signs & Barn Stars Exhibit<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Rochester artist Beth Brown is obsessed with stars.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not the celebrity variety of Hollywood fame,
but the kind that adorn the barns of Pennsylvania’s farm country. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hex signs to be exact.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These colorful geometric designs enclosed
within a circle have been painted on barns in the rural counties of PA for nearly
200 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Brown’s fascination with this subject has resulted in her
series of painted studies for an exhibit called “Hex Signs & Barn Stars” now
featured at Starry Nites Café.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Loosely
based on the traditional designs, she has created a variety of stars with
acrylic paints on mostly round shaped canvases and wood. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>5, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 16 pointed stars are
depicted, many painted with a crackle finish to make them appear worn with time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">German in origin, this type of traditional folk art was
sprung from fraktur drawings, stemming from the rich history of Pennsylvania
Dutch (Deutsch)<strong> </strong>culture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hex signs were used by farmers to decorate
their barns and, some say, to ward off evil spirits or bring good luck or
fortune to the farm dwellers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Brown’s recent fixation on the historical signs started
about six months ago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“I’ve been
carrying around a library book on Hex signs like it’s my bible,” she says. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“As an artist, once I get motivated creatively
by a new art form, I try to absorb and learn the subject as much as I can,
visually and intellectually, until I get it out of my system and move on to a
new inspiration.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Regarding her attraction
to the subject, she explains, “I’m not really sure why I’m so drawn to
them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To me, the stars on the barns
express the historical and cultural heritage of the community and a sense of
pride in their livelihood.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The signs act
as beacons speaking to passersby throughout the Pennsylvania countryside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But mostly they evoke a sense of mystery and
wonder that captures my attention.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When
asked about the association of magic in the signs, Brown says, “I find the
folklore relating to the stars fascinating, but I don’t pretend to be an expert
on the purposes of their symbolic meanings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I’m mostly focused on their decorative aspects.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Although the paintings for sale at the exhibit are strictly
for interior use, Brown can also custom make the signs to hang outdoors on
homes, garages, or barns.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Brown studied drawing and painting at The School of the
Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is a fine
and decorative artist, portrait and mural painter, and art gallery owner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She represents local artists in her exhibit
space The Shoe Factory Art Co-op located in Rochester’s Neighborhood of the
Arts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her business Moonblossom Signworks
features her hand painted signs for home or business, and vintage style faux
antique signs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She teaches drawing and
painting for teens and adults in her workshop, Beth Brown Art & Design
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The show, hosted by the Shoe Factory Art Co-op, is on
display at Starry Nites Café from May 13th<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></sup>through August 3rd.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Admission is free.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Starry Nites Café is located in the unique
Flat Iron Building at 696 University Ave., Rochester, NY 14607.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Café patrons can enjoy specialty drinks,
gourmet coffees, beer and wine, homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, and
desserts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Open daily and nightly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Call (<span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN;">585) 271-2630</span> for hours or visit
<a href="http://www.starrynitescafe.com/" target="_blank">www.starrynitescafe.com</a> . </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Beth Brown’s websites:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><a href="http://www.moonblossomsignworks.com/" target="_blank">www.moonblossomsignworks.com</a>, <a href="http://www.bethbrownartist.com/" target="_blank">www.bethbrownartist.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">To view more artwork by local artists, visit the Shoe
Factory Art Co-op’s gallery at 250 N. Goodman St., Studio 212, Rochester, NY
14607.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Phone: 585-732-0036 Email: studio212@shoefactoryarts.com
Website: <a href="http://www.shoefactoryarts.com/" target="_blank">www.shoefactoryarts.com</a> .<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I'm now teaching art classes at my gallery, </span><a href="http://www.shoefactoryarts.com/index.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">The Shoe Factory Art Co-op</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">! Sign up for "Drawing and Painting" classes for teens and adults, beginner to intermediate!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">My gallery also offers "Open Painting Studio" sessions for experienced self starters. No instructor, paint on your own!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">For more information and to register, follow this link! </span><a href="http://www.shoefactoryarts.com/Art-Classes.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">ART CLASSES</span></a>Phases of the Moonblossomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15196472353367715442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3456127408763693400.post-63255918155347161342011-06-05T22:25:00.000-04:002011-06-05T22:25:54.974-04:00June Exhibit "Earthly Delights: The Art of the Garden" at The Shoe Factory Art Co-op<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs0vLSUBceYaCmE6MA-IUJGQ4PYggFvNDtys0MD3FX0-jSxNRbGcNvuYClLppYnf1LExP8qbt662lsjFX2MvmqR8bOYxiknqBgeVRWM3Nv81MbxqogG_FBv72Ni9VQEA5kH_oohY8eGmu6/s1600/Shoe+Factory+Earthly+Delights+Invitation.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs0vLSUBceYaCmE6MA-IUJGQ4PYggFvNDtys0MD3FX0-jSxNRbGcNvuYClLppYnf1LExP8qbt662lsjFX2MvmqR8bOYxiknqBgeVRWM3Nv81MbxqogG_FBv72Ni9VQEA5kH_oohY8eGmu6/s400/Shoe+Factory+Earthly+Delights+Invitation.jpg" t8="true" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">for more info, visit</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shoefactoryarts.com/"><span style="font-size: x-large;">www.shoefactoryarts.com</span></a></div>Phases of the Moonblossomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15196472353367715442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3456127408763693400.post-21864487521681168862011-02-22T21:12:00.002-05:002011-02-22T21:15:22.645-05:00Call for Artists! Earthly Delights: The Art of the Garden<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimca2impx-4R5Aq-lYOqHoNj1Rov1k1zhYoA-BTK9zgZYeerKOlOT7TGILtdelewwczcSxrPrCjPgyFp2VqoqHoxh4wTWTaNaub31-CGn3crsDHvBVpaPpZp8fzMvmfuRA5Yke58ZBbF7j/s1600/Earthly+Delights+flyer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimca2impx-4R5Aq-lYOqHoNj1Rov1k1zhYoA-BTK9zgZYeerKOlOT7TGILtdelewwczcSxrPrCjPgyFp2VqoqHoxh4wTWTaNaub31-CGn3crsDHvBVpaPpZp8fzMvmfuRA5Yke58ZBbF7j/s400/Earthly+Delights+flyer.jpg" width="308" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For more info visit</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shoefactoryarts.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">www.shoefactoryarts.com</span></a></div>Phases of the Moonblossomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15196472353367715442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3456127408763693400.post-72756639838417183062011-02-22T21:08:00.001-05:002011-02-22T21:09:47.807-05:00A Lynn Tate Retrospective<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNn5QS5GhwCGydysc3ouITPEtS8jsR88Vpmpt7kwjt53BxwkllyPCFet1ahxB68b05SylO2bGbYfIc_f3-OMMs9PlNUhIGajYM8bO3BsnjQ0MSyG75cj9nqE2j-ta3rdZ2IPZcygV2lK0u/s1600/A+Lynn+Tate+Retrospective+postcard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNn5QS5GhwCGydysc3ouITPEtS8jsR88Vpmpt7kwjt53BxwkllyPCFet1ahxB68b05SylO2bGbYfIc_f3-OMMs9PlNUhIGajYM8bO3BsnjQ0MSyG75cj9nqE2j-ta3rdZ2IPZcygV2lK0u/s400/A+Lynn+Tate+Retrospective+postcard.jpg" width="252" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Shoe Factory Art Co-op introduces </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lynn Tate to the Rochester art scene! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Having moved here from Connecticut, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lynn has uncrated her paintings </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">for a 10 year retrospective! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you like a good still life, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">you'll like this show! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Paintings available for purchase.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Artist's Reception: First Friday, March 4th, 5-9pm</div><div style="text-align: center;">Exhibit hours: Weds. thru Sat. 12-5pm</div><div style="text-align: center;">Show duration: March 4th thru 26th</div><div style="text-align: center;">For more info visit </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shoefactoryarts.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">www.shoefactoryarts.com</span> </a></div>Phases of the Moonblossomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15196472353367715442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3456127408763693400.post-68382174030243761592011-02-22T21:03:00.000-05:002011-02-22T21:03:24.757-05:00Call for Artists! Hawks and Doves: Perspectives on America and the World in Conflict<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVORrWumTj2XLAPWCiShfj1m_ix52Ypt15ENIOnBsJ3iNQGbX8koNYfQ4Iov7hRSR1fuf8YugNJmP6kJLAVM9qI6F4yyqyDlbjX83nYfEKB0NvLIOEG1Vm5iYvevQuYB_6TMU6qL0-hydS/s1600/Hawks+and+Doves+full+page+flyer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVORrWumTj2XLAPWCiShfj1m_ix52Ypt15ENIOnBsJ3iNQGbX8koNYfQ4Iov7hRSR1fuf8YugNJmP6kJLAVM9qI6F4yyqyDlbjX83nYfEKB0NvLIOEG1Vm5iYvevQuYB_6TMU6qL0-hydS/s400/Hawks+and+Doves+full+page+flyer.jpg" width="308" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For more info visit</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shoefactoryarts.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">www.shoefactoryarts.com</span></a></div>Phases of the Moonblossomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15196472353367715442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3456127408763693400.post-69766261440677380552011-02-22T20:27:00.000-05:002011-02-22T20:27:57.050-05:00"Hearts and Daggers: A Rochester Love Story" Art Exhibit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQvAAwnbebAa1v0W93raRQYJG8BUnyhFAV3zX4F6eyeWPNpazj-OO1q0TjVKq7GLwnwlYFoMp_dr3DRj4WWCtsIgnK98GTufkwHy1B8vm8AcZSG63znJhw6o9483ndssElxuClKorXo25P/s1600/Hearts+and+Daggers+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQvAAwnbebAa1v0W93raRQYJG8BUnyhFAV3zX4F6eyeWPNpazj-OO1q0TjVKq7GLwnwlYFoMp_dr3DRj4WWCtsIgnK98GTufkwHy1B8vm8AcZSG63znJhw6o9483ndssElxuClKorXo25P/s400/Hearts+and+Daggers+copy.jpg" width="307" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Shoe Factory Art Co-op begins their </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2011 calendar of events with the art exhibit </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">“Hearts and Daggers: A Rochester Love Story”. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Featuring love inspired artwork created by</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">55 local artists. Paintings, sculpture, photography, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">collage, mixed media, glasswork, fiber arts, and</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">jewelry will be on view and available for purchase.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Exhibit Hours: Weds. thru Sat. 12 noon-5pm</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">For more information, visit the website at </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">www.shoefactoryarts.com</span> </div>Phases of the Moonblossomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15196472353367715442noreply@blogger.com0