Cement pouring happens. Today is the day we pour the steps and driveway pad. The south utility room cement slab was completed also. We are so grateful to Lovato Concrete of Trinidad Colorado, for stopping by to flow out the cement pour today.

Beacon Pink is under way. Tracking down the varnish was a nice challenge. Alas, Sean in Missouri is the real hero for the amazing handling of speedy delivery to my studio in Colorado. The 20 gallons of varnish is just excellent. Check out some of the production images thus far.

The footings for the utility room is happening. This addition will house the batteries, charge controls, inverter, and shelving for storage. The roof is where the solar panels will be installed.

Artist T’ALYNE is reading the book ‘What do you do with a Chance. Author Kobi Yamata. Illustrations by Mae Bison.
This reading series is brought to you by the generosity and support of the BeKind Foundation.
Studio T’Alyne will continue to provide excellent programming and opportunities for reading other excellent books. If you are interested in making contributions to the reading list please visit the Studio T’ALYNE book list on Amazon. You may purchase books and Amazon will ship direct to Studio T’ALYNE. We welcome you and your patronage.

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April 22, 2019 EARTH DAY
Click Illume to enter exhibition

Statement:
Except from “Nature” by Ralph Waldo Emerson.
“The stars awaken a certain reference, because though always present they are in accessible; but all natural objects make a kindred impression, when the mind is open to their influence. Nature never wears a mean appearance. Neither does the wisest man share her secret, and lose his curiosity by finding out all her perfection. Nature never became a toy to a wise spirit. The flowers, the animals, the mountains, reflected the wisdom of his best hour, as such as they had delighted the simplicity of his childhood. Not the sun or the summer alone, but every hour and season yields its tribute of delight; For every hour and change corresponds to and authorizes a different state of the mind, from breathless noon to grimmest midnight in the woods is perpetual youth.”

Yellow Rain
Fiberglass, varnish, pigment
100cm x 300cm

From the Rain Collection
Created during spring fellowship at The Vermont Studio Center.

Blood Rain
Fiberglass, varnish, pigment
300cm x 100cm

From the Rain Collection
Created during residency in the south of France at
​the Atelier Fourwinds.
President George W Bush was waging war in the Middle East.

The North side is painted. The sign is up! The facia board is installed. This 76 degree day is amazing spring fling day.

It’s a great day to be outside painting the exterior of my studio! The North side got the works today. Brush and roll action is how the paint is being applied. Two tones of gray will cover the tan primmed exterior. Facia, gutters, and rain barrels will be installed later. Behold the fabulously beautiful pink front door!

12 truckloads and counting That’s a lot of moving!
Unpacking has begun I am finding some of my favorite specials and treasures. Old friends are here to play! Loyal and supportive. I love these friends. Blue. Yellow. Graphite. India ink. Tried and true varnishes and fixit tapes of all colors.
Spring is upon us and so is the mud. Stay tuned for more excellent news on the solar panels and mechanical room installation.

Take a moment to look at the sunshine and shadows. The details reveal a delicate space. The light helps my eyes see the nuances. Water is fleeting in nature. When it’s cold outside there is snow. A slight shift in light intensity or elevation is enough for snow to become rain. Living at 6,800 feet elevation is the best opportunity for viewing weather patterns and the behaviors of water. Amazing things happen when I change perspective.