One of the first projects I took on after returning to my world of painting in 2008 was for a lovely couple in Colorado Springs. Suzanne Cowen, a talented designer in town, called to see if I was still painting murals. I met with Suzanne at her client’s home to discuss painting a ceiling in their living room. Suzanne is great with colors so we settled on colors and a basic design.
Home for a stunning bronze
While I was working on the ceiling, our clients spoke of a bronze statue of an eagle in flight in their lower level. They invited me to take a look at it. The exquisitly crafted eagle stood on a tall black stand in front of a curved, light beige wall beside the staircase. The home owners told me they had waited ten years to find someone whose painting style they liked. Considering the beautiful original artwork hanging on their walls, I was honored they had chosen me.
Another nature painting, I was thrilled. The ideas flowed. The mural was to be a Colorado scene with mountains, a lake, cattails, columbines, a marmout and a bee. Not having scene a marmout I asked if they had photos of one. They just happened to have some great shots of marmouts.
It is always an honor to have one project turn into another before you finish the first project. I’m sure you have had similar experiences, would you like to share your story?
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