The sun shines on and on here in southern Colorado. We are so fortunate to live in The sunniest spot with the best solar gain recording 320 days a year of brilliance and generous light. We are powering over 7,000 square feet with the sunshine! It’s Funny, on the day we installed the panels it’s partly cloudy. It is a nice winter here in January with the balmy 60 degrees outside. Perfect day to be on the rooftop.
The inside equipment—inverter, battery, and water heater and other power equipment will be online soon. Soon the long green extension cord from the main house will be unplugged! It’s exciting to see the progress and realize that the studio will be On its own independently power soon. Thank you sunshine for the free energy and zero utility costs. Enjoy the images and wonderful view of the mountains and valleys.
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It’s a perfect time for a big Thank you for all the wonderful Teachers. Enjoy this heartfelt message of thanksgiving and blessings in honor of the Great and Amazing teachers who continue to work with students of all experiences and ages.
Brought to you by the generosity and support of people like you and the generosity of the Be Kind family foundation and the super fun people at Amaranth World Headquarters. To join our team or to send us a new book please visit our book list at Amazon www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1HJSBZAI5U100?ref_=wl_share Stay tuned for more excellent books and join our wonderful fantastic fun family. It’s that time of year for thanks and to acknowledge progress. I have plenty of room in the studio for large scale painting. The Beacon is progressing nicely. Climbing ladders to reach the 8’x4’x4’ painting is positively amazing perspective. Thus far I have accomplished 40 layers of varnish and pigments on the fiberglass substrate. The illumination is becoming stronger with every layer of color and light. I am so grateful for the Colorado morning sunshine and wonderful colors. The sunrise is at 5:30am now Reflecting brilliance and radiance. It’s wonderful to watch the flocks of birds floating on the updrafts across the horizon. Progress is happening! Excellent news! Private art collector from Miami Florida flew to Colorado to visit my mountain studio. We had a wonderful visit! Now I am shipping a group of large scale fiberglass panels to Miami! Their new home and front entrance is full of natural light. It’s the perfect space to highlight the beauty of the artworks. I am excited to see the grand front entrance installation. Thank you for your kindness and generous patronage.
Fall is here! It’s a nice time to read a book. Settle in and listen to this inspirational message of strength and endurance. Thank you to the generosity and support of people like you. Gratitude to the wonderful family at the Be Kind Foundation and Amaranth World Headquarters. Maybe is written by Kobi Yamada and Illustrations by Gabriella Barouche. Reading by T’Alyne in her Colorado mountain studio. Enjoy and ponder Maybe....
Beautiful Day
Fiberglass, varnish and pigment 7’x3’ (2mx1m) Enchanted view from the mountain top above the clouds. Beautiful Day is Available for your wonderful home or business. Private agents encouraged. Check it out! Summer Reading Series is winding down for the season. Our final summer reading experience is fantastic.
What do you do with a Problem? Written by Kobi Yamada and Illustrations by Mae Bisom. This special message is happening because of the generosity and support of people like you and the wonderful team here at Studio T’Alyne. Special shout out to Artur our amazing friend in Poland who created the introductory imagery in our video. Thanks Artur! Enjoy this wonderful message of hope and blessings. The rough In is nearly complete. Harry is just finishing the electrical installation and has moved onto insulation. The roof is on. The hot water solar panels are going to be going up on top of this roof. Stay tuned for more excellent news on solar Offgrid artist studio construction.
Enjoy the beautiful weather and summer skies from lovely south Colorado. Rainbow season seems to be upon us. Welcome to Colorful Colorado. Amazing cloud formations are excellent viewing at 6,800 feet elevation. (Hello to our friend Artur in Poland. He designed the Welcome banner in the slide show. Wonderful!) More interesting developments are here. 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. Click here to go to Amazon book list www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1HJSBZAI5U100?ref_=wl_share Thank you for tuning in and enjoy the reading. Best wishes! Production begins....Living at 6,800 feet elevation in south Colorado is an excellent opportunity for observation of light and weather patterns. Water comes in many forms and is delivered to Earth by way of humidity, rain, dew, snow, hail, sleet, mist, etc. Sometimes the waters are calm, clean, and safe. Other times that same water boils and brews danger and evil spewing forth vile pollution. How do we know when we are safe? How do we know when the danger passes and the coast is clear? Where are the safe harbors during a tumultuous storm? How do we navigate the darkness? Where do we turn when the forces of darkness come to extinguish the light?
Beacon- noun. A signal light or illuminated object set up on high elevation to serve as a warning or helpful guide to navigate through danger or troubles. A source of light. A ray of encouraging hope that ignites inspiration. 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.
It’s been amazing to see how many boxes are here. 8 truck loads so far. Maybe only 3 more. How did that happen? I am so excited to move the flat files next. In order to maintain a fluid interchangeable space the entire studio setup will be on wheels.
It’s time to move in. It’s been so much fun to build from ground up. Next phase is even more exciting and fun. Move and unpack. Where to put the tables? The driveway is a muddy mud pit. Which makes for a great time with the slip and slide! Road base and road grating is coming up as soon as the ocean of mud dries out. It’s pack and load time....
Let’s take a break and go on a walk. Get outside in Nature. I am excited to learn we are going to get a rain storm in a few days. Spring is only 2 weeks away. Yet the signs of spring are happening already if one looks closely. The pink flush in the plant world has begun. Spring is on its way!
It’s been wonderful weather full of sunshine and blessings for the exterior painting. I started on the north side of the studio building! This may take some time to complete, but it sure is nice to be outdoors in mid February. The color is going to be great. I just can’t resist opening with a pink door! Reminds me of Audrey Hepburn.
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