Magnum Opus

If you haven’t heard about all of the exciting things going on here on our riverfront in downtown Bradenton, you must be new to the area and I would encourage you to check it out and get involved.  Having just empty nested, I have been trying to push myself outside of my comfort zone and to try new things.  Currently, there is a fun community mural underway that will certainly be a new treasure for our town.  The treasure can be found as much in the process as in the final artwork.  Key to this project is Michael Parker, a very talented, dynamic artist who is leading this project.  I have been impressed at his efforts to reach out into the community to encourage people to participate.  His energy and enthusiasm are infectious.  As evidence, this “right-brained” empty nestor attended the workshop and learned all about scaling and light verses dark and actually got more charcoal on the page than her hands and face.  I think my favorite part was the mix of people who are there working on the project.  Several high school students, community volunteers and leaders, police officers, residents covering every demographic you can think of … and all learning and creating what will no doubt result in a masterpiece.  The photos here are of the exercise we did last week and we are putting our pages together to see what we were actually drawing.  Today we are learning about painting and brushwork … I can’t wait. 

Keep your eye on the building at the corner of

14^th Street

and

14^th Avenue

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