On Day Twelve, the final day of repainting the Mineral King mural in Exeter, I spent a lot of time staring at the wall to determine what might need a touch-up, some polishing, a minor correction. It was hot, and the longer I stood there, the less I could see to do. Fortunately, there were many interesting visitors to visit with while I contemplated matters of possible consequence.
This is an ore bucket, one of the hidden items. It still seems obvious to me, and may be obvious to other observers. Since it is one of 13 hidden items, it is okay to have a few easy ones.
I stared and stared, thinking to show you before and after photos of the polishing process. Now I can’t tell which photos are the before and which are the after.
I added what might pass for phlox and groundsel wildflowers to this hill. The heat immediately turned the paint to the consistency of toothpaste and made the brush thick and unwieldy. The flowers don’t even show in the photos!
Finally, I signed it. Had the same trouble with the heat and the paint consistency on the signature. I would have kept the old signature, but the brilliant periwinkle blue color was just too weird. Now that I see it on this photo, I wonder why I didn’t sign directly beneath the plaque. This might require another visit to the wall, on an overcast day when the brush can retain a point and the paint can retain flow.
Then, because there was shade on the other side of the parking lot, I stood back and took a few final photos, because the next time I see this, there will be cars parked alongside.
The color isn’t as good in the afternoon light as in the morning light.
I like this because Marty Weekly’s mural “Timber Trail” shows in the distance through the awning. (far right side of photo). Why didn’t Marty’s fade? I’m sure it goes back to the colors I used; in spite of the high lightfast rating, my yellow was most certainly not light fast or fade resistant. This time using different yellows, it WILL last. I insist upon it!
And with this, we conclude our Repainting Mineral King series.
Maybe.
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Good job! You worked hard!
Jennifer Dougan
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Thank you, Jennifer! And now I have no excuse for not replying to your 2 emails, complete with lovely photos.
No, no, no pressure or worries at all, my friend. 🙂
Thank you so much for your beautiful work.
And Sally, thank you for your kind words and for following my project!
Great job! Maybe post one more photo of one of the panels–before and after!
I hope you put the hidden ore bucket somewhere on Empire Mountain where it belongs. 🙂
I am so looking forward to seeing this in person some day. And I enjoyed your little ride-along as you worked on this project.
P.S. Yeah, the sig should go under the plaque. Just my opinion, but I’m the audio artist, not the video artist!
Sharon, I might try to sort out the befores and afters of the panels, but may have not taken good photos before.
The ore bucket is just in a random location, as are all the hiddens.
Thank you for riding along with me – perhaps when you stop by in person, the signature will be scooted over.
Oh, then maybe I don’t understand what you mean by “panels.” I thought that meant a section of the mural–like the entire mural is, say, 5 panels, left to right. I just thought it would be interesting to see a section of the mural before you updated it, and after, photos side by side.
Still thinking on the panorama photo idea. I’ll be in touch!
Yes, panels are the 4 large sections, divided by the seam in the plaster. You are right about seeing the before and afters side by side. I didn’t always get a good clear shot of a panel before I began because often I just moved the truck without taking a picture first.
All your hard work paid off !!!
It’s beautiful.
Lupe, welcome to my blog! Thank you for your kind words and your support and friendship.
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