In keeping with the blogging commitment I made on behalf of Heather and I, I'll share this recent project that has been a long time coming.
The story goes:
A couple of years ago, my friends Bill and Shannon were about to relocate their family to Portland. I happened upon their house in the midst of last minute chaotic packing. (I think I was returning their precious kitten who loved to hang on my curtains--we were kitty-sitting, but that's another story). Anyway Bill is a metal sculptor, and in his yard sat the piece that I am now fortunate enough to call my own. I asked what he intended to do with the sculpture, and he offered it to me. I'm not really sure if he meant it, but I jumped on the opportunity--I loved the piece! He and his sons were kind enough to bring it over and place it where I envisioned it; it's in the perfect place. This time of year, it melts into its environment, but in the winter it stands out and brings hope to its bare surroundings.
Well, Bill and Shannon moved back to our town, and I could tell that each time Bill visited our house (bringing his goats over so we could goat-sit or what not--another story), he seemed a little disappointed I hadn't yet finished the basins of the sculpture. The basins are recycled wheel wells (?) and were in need of some artistic love to allow the piece to shine in its glory, although the piece would look just as good with straight rusty basins--the birds may not agree. So anyway, with some paint, gold leaf, sealant, and wax paste, I've finally finished it...for the birds and for Bill.
Voila.
(Jennifer)
1 comment:
Seeing this in person is worth the 2 minute trip ;) At first I thought you said it's "for the birds and NOT for Bill" - which made me laugh.
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