Tom(my) saw yer fence . . .

. . .and painted it.   OK; it's a weak pun, at best.  If the allusion does not resonate, check Mark Twain's narrative about Tom Sawyer and whitewashing the fence.

     A few weeks ago, we attended a lawn and  garden tour and saw a small tool shed that had a mural painted on the side. Thus was born the idea of adding a mural onto our privacy fence.  Our son, Tommy, (my wife's biological; my relational) who lives in Los Angeles is a talented artist with an MFA.  While here last week, he painted a mural on a  section of the fence . . . with the possibility of adding "touch-up's" and more panels on future visits.

    Watching the progression of steps involved was something of an education.  His work reflects vivid colors and shapes (see his website, www.tommybeane.com, and the various tabs thereon).  After the initial whitening and the addition of the first colors, as a 'non-artist' , I had difficulty envisioning 'where this might be going.'  Fortunately, he did not.

   Over the years, my wife and our friend, Jim, who is a professional landscaper have created a beautiful backyard for us.  Now, with the mural. . . well, as they say, 'a picture is worth a thousand words'. We think that it is 'the perfect addition.'

First, the primer

Q, our Shitzu, 'stands guard'

For perspective, this is from about 40 yards away

  

I had thought it basically completed with an ice field in the foreground.
Little did I know . . .

Tom Sawyer's fence never looked so good !






Satchel