Another trip around the sun and here we are again A chance to assess our year with equanimity and zen Whether you are Bahá’í or nudist, scorpio or cancer For me it is art; the bigger the better In 2016 my skills were broadened and stretched In the beginning there is a moment of greatness to which I do attest Let’s take this ugly wall and let’s make it amazing Let celebrate what is beautiful- but before we begin I am grateful for the teamwork each project did coalesce Is there a secret sauce? Well, let me be frank They are architects, CEO’s, principals and mavericks I am humbled and grateful to participate in this calling I wish you all the best in the New Year that’s fresh and clean |
If you like my poetry, or are an enthusiastic fan I’ll share the play by play adventures of me and my trusty van Our first project, right out of the gate I transformed it into an artist’s studio that’s both functional and inviting In January I painted for Isabel, the sunset in all its glory Then San Mateo Lock Works, with 89 years in the same location Security Public Storage went next with a curb appeal renovation I painted at Juvenile Hall, four murals with student participation I painted both beams and a bedroom wall for one longtime fan I travelled to Murphy’s to paint a landscape at gorgeous Courtwood Inn I gave Napa residents a pause from the rat race The Great Highway became greater, with more cars on the lot In August I created paintings for the architecture/design firm TRG There were a handful of private clients, a welcome change to paint inside Soft birches, sweet willows, a few cows and a grape vine I always love to work at schools, the students are well deserving The sixth graders donated to Almond a sweet firefly concoction The murals at Stocklmeir Elementary started with a vison valiant: Everyone was dancing at the new San Mateo Credit Union branch One of my favorite projects of the year was painting at Pabu in Boston My final project of the year, to test my stamina as well as brawn, All my artistic creations of 2016 were intended to inspire or delight I want to take this opportunity to thank my rock star family and friends If you made it this far you deserve an award Go enjoy the party, let the new year ring With love, |
Lucas and Allison at Angora Lake Summer 2016 Acrylic on canvas |