Jeremy Elder and I painted at the Old Auburn Cemetery this morning. I picked this location because the trees are just stunningly beautiful and there are many tombstones and obelisks with easily defined planes and edges. We were both attracted to this octagonal storage shed and we planted our easels and went at it. I know it sounds creepy to paint at a Cemetery but it is usually very peaceful and you don't get people bothering you. I mean , those that are living.....
Meetings friends from the blogosphere has been a very rewarding experience so far. Jeremy Elder was probably one of the first followers to my blog almost a year ago. I have no idea how he found my site but making friends with him has been a real joy. He has the heart of an artist. His day job is being part of the video team for Rick Warren's Church in So Cal. He's the pastor who sponsored the debate between Obama and McCain. Yeah...that guy.
Jeremy and his wife Evangeline are on vacation and they stopped by the Ordaz Hacienda for a visit and then Jeremy and I painted together today. They also purchased a painting which was just okay with me. Keep it safe Jeremy.
Jeremy and I posed together and he is a stretchy 6' 7". He makes me look like a hobbit. I'm sporting my new Christafari tee shirt. And Jeremy is sporting his new baby boy Wyeth.
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I adore this photograph with your portraits, it's very funny !
ReplyDeleteThis is what it's all about - having a good time. And yes, he does make you look like a hobbit, haha.
ReplyDeleteIt's always great to meet up with blogsphere friends! I know the great feeling!
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing to me how blogging has made our world so much smaller... bringing together diversely spread people with similar interests.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that you got to visit and paint together!! That is so cool.
My favorite photo is the one with the painting heads!!
Frank - I love to paint in the cemetery - it is so serene, and quiet and thought provoking.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you and Jeremy had a blast.
Sounds like an awesome painting session between friends1
ReplyDeleteIt was fun Frank! I hope we can do it again sometime.
ReplyDeleteThanks Regis...I love the Autumn paintings you are producing. I will keep track of that large painting on your easel.
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Adebanji....thanks for stopping by and you are right. Its a real thrill to meet " real" people. Jeremy is the greatest!
ReplyDeleteAnon y moose...you speak the truth..I am a hobbit...my head looks large...like Gimlee...
ReplyDeleteMarian...Yeah..it is cool...I gotta get over at your Blog to catch up....Thanks again for adding your insightful comments!
ReplyDeleteMary..It WAS serene....so when will you start a Blog?
ReplyDeleteDenny....We gota cross paths at some point...so near and yet so far away.....
ReplyDeleteJeremy...It was a thrill to hang with you. I got a kick out of seeing the Crater Lakes pics. I was there with the Fam last year!
ReplyDeleteJeremy...ps. I hope my directions shaved some minutes off of your long journey...?
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if it was quicker, but it was definitely nicer! Thanks.
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