I've been holding off on sharing this particular one, just because it is SO phenomenal, but quite honestly it was the only one I could get a good straight shot of when I waited til the last minute again today. This is the back side of The Arkley Center for the Performing Arts. We are (for the most part) lucky enough to have one of America's richest men living right here in Eureka. I say lucky because, whether one agrees with his politics or not, he and his wife are extremely generous to this community. I can't imagine anyone else would've come along and dropped a few mil on this formerly dilapidated old boarded up building. Anyway, the infamous Duane Flatmo is the artist of this mural and many more.
I wish I'd taken a 'before' pic. Actually, he's moving along a lot faster than I'd expected! pretty cool, huh? In case you're interested, here's a shot of the front of the building.
It was taken by the guy who took the interior shot that you can see here. The above photo illustrates how they close the street and set up a tent with music and wine on the first Saturday of each month (Arts Alive night). All in all, this is a pretty groovy town. You oughta come visit some time! Hey! One of you did! Last week natalie and her nice family traveled up here and we got to spend an afternoon chatting and shopping. Two of my favorite things to do! I liked Natalie very much and was glad we got to meet. I'll def stop by her place next time I'm traveling through that neck of the woods! Natalie brought me one of her lovely one-of-a-kind sweet trays, as well as some great vintage collage/game pieces. So nice!
My mom's been up here for a week now. We're having fun but I haven't gotten a lot made...I did have an idea for combining the tins and blank tickets that I've got up on my new supplies store at etsy. Kinda like a lil coupon book. Cute?
Tomorrow I'm driving my mom up to the Oregon coast to visit her sister at her new second home. We'll stay for four or five days. I'm taking all my jewelry making supplies. No kids. No phones. Just me and me makin' jewelry. WHEEEE! I'm psyched!
yo! i love the whole mural theme... around here it would be tagged art. or something to that style. coolio that you have enough to make a weekly entry here about them. I like them, i really do!
i am breaking my subterranean looky loo secret agent lifestyle here... thanks for all, AS ALWAYS. xow
Posted by: wendy | July 30, 2007 at 08:44 PM
that mural is JUST FANTASTIC!!! WOW!!! so very beautiful!!! and i love your little tin with the tickets inside :)
Posted by: lori | July 30, 2007 at 04:06 PM
I hope you had a nice visit with your aunt. You make me think of the Gilligan's Island song: "No phones, no lights, no motorcars, not a single luxury!" Except what could be more luxurious than peace, quiet and doing what you love?
And that tin with the tickets inside...cute isn't a good enough word for it. It's precious!
Posted by: mom2fur | July 29, 2007 at 09:01 AM
The mural is fantastic. You don't need a before pic to see what an impact this makes on that wall. And it sounds like you are really going to have so much fun at your aunt's house. And I love the "Back rub" ticket. Regards, Kim.
Posted by: BabyTease | July 26, 2007 at 07:02 PM
Oh I am jealous for the alone time, have a fabulous time, and I like your idea on the tins!
Posted by: dawn | July 24, 2007 at 11:29 AM
Have fun!
Posted by: pam | July 24, 2007 at 09:36 AM
The mural is BEAUTIFUL!!! Love the little tin with the tickets...so cute and such a great idea!!! Hope you have TONS of fun in Oregon. Lots of fun creating time...sounds divine!!! Be safe!
Posted by: Barbara | July 24, 2007 at 06:55 AM
Love your little mini-tin! That is TOO CUTE!
Posted by: Carla | July 24, 2007 at 12:22 AM
Uber-cute - love the mini tin coupon-book and those fabulous murals!!
Posted by: Sue McG | July 23, 2007 at 07:08 PM