Mural Prep and Primer

I started to prep the mural wall last Friday. Chipped off loose paint and smoothed the surface before painting two coats of primer on. One coat on Friday and the second coat on Sunday. It rained Saturday so I waited to be sure the sun and heat were out strong before painting that second coat.

 

There was some problem in the bottom right area of the block. When removing chipped parts of the paint there, it revealed that there was no mortar between some of the blocks. It just dusted away. Called in a brick mason to tuck point the areas in the low area so I could proceed with the project. It would not have allowed me to coat with paint without it since there was no joint left. Good thing I knew a mason close by so it only set me back an hour. Next step is drawing the initial sketch on the wall! I can't wait to get that started.

Funding Goal reached for the Mural

The goal has been reached for the mural. This is fantastic. I started today with cleaning and scrapping off old paint. I actually got the first coat of Prime-All one the wall so tomorrow I can paint the second coat. There is supposed to be a number of rainy days this coming week so my efforts may be on hold until a stretch of dry weather comes along, but I'll be ready.

Potluck Fundraiser for the Mural Project

The mural project went public last week. There has been encouraging support from people in the community. Also launched is a GoFundMe site, after interest to donate came from folks that no longer live in Nevada. http://www.gofundme.com/NevadaIowaMural There will also be a community potluck with a Veteran supplying the music, the local Firemen putting up a bouncy house for kids, bubbles, sidewalk chalk art, hoola hoops, good conversation and more.  And there will be a mural donation box. This is the poster for the event.

Brick House

I have added another project to my list, a promotional piece for a local parade. The parade is for late August, but I am taking advantage of the nice weather and getting it done early. Today I am painting the anti mold primer on.

Adding Another Summer Project to My List

For quite a while I have wanted to paint a mural at my local park. Well, I presented my idea to my local Parks & Rec Board and the mural is a go! My next step is raising some funding for the project. The space is approximately 14 feet wide and 11 feet tall.

The Line Up So far

 This is the line up so far. All are still in development. I just can't wait to work on them further.

A sneak peek at what is yet to come.

Another Sculpture is on Its Way

This is another head form that I have started to sculpt. This is representing, "He Needs That Like a Hole in the Head".  Sculpting the hair was quite fun as I tapped into my cosmetologist skills from way back.

Sculpture Finished for State Fair Entry

I have now finished and submitted my paper mache sculpture, "Trying" to the Iowa State Fair. I now await notification if it has been selected to be on display at the fair. I also submitted my sculpture, "Identity" that I previously posted about.

State Fair Entry is Coming to Life

I have added the base and the paper clothing, tiny wings on the back and the paper scarf, and yes, that is a mini paper bag on the head as a hat.

State Fair Entry

I decided to create a paper mache sculpture to enter in the Iowa State Fair. Wire, felt, paper and light application of sculpting paste are represented on these images above.

Smoother Head Form

This is the form that I have applied some sculpting paste to for a smoother texture. The head form will have clouds wrapped around it. This will be a great experiment for me to create clouds.

Catching Up

The hair has been added to this head form. Behind is the "She Has Her Heads In The Clouds" head form that has a thin layer of sculpting paste applied for a smooth texture.

What I've Been Up To This Week. . .

This "guilty" girl just had her hair done with Mod Podge. Think of it like the old dippidy-do hair gel but stiffer.

The first male head form is starting to take shape. Here he joins up with "guilty girl" for a pic.

This head gets some special treatment. I applied a paper pulp layer over the paper mache for a different texture for this piece.

Next for this guy is the addition of some hair,  then paint.