This mural was a pleasant and unexpected surprise. It took the sting out of paying my ticket!
Recently I got my first traffic ticket (for the sake of this blog no less!) Happily, I found a wonderful mural when I visited the Burbank Courthouse at 300 E. Olive Avenue in Room 100. The American flag, the scales of justice and the constitution are all represented in this patriotic piece. In the upper right we see the constitution upheld and beneath it a list of the Burbank Municipal Court Judges. The artist's signature in the right hand corner looks like it says GAWA.
This mural was a pleasant and unexpected surprise. It took the sting out of paying my ticket!
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Just a quickie today. I noticed this little gem as I walked along Magnolia Blvd. last evening during Ladies Night Out, a local event that happens the last Friday of every month.
These lovely flowers are a cheerful and attractive addition to Let's Learn Bookkeeping at 3506 1/2 Magnolia Blvd. It has been a while since my last post. I took a little break from blogging. I wonder, did anyone miss it? I'm picking up where I left off, at Monte Carlo Deli and Pinocchio Restaurant at 3103 W. Magnolia Blvd. The back room of the restaurant boasts a multitude of murals. On one wall, including the patio, there are arched niches theatrically displaying scenes from the story of Pinocchio. I'll show you the other walls another time! The artist, Heather Rasmussen, painted the lively and detailed scenes shown below in 2006. I have linked to a website for Heather Rasmussen, but since I don't see any paintings on her website, I'm not sure I have the right artist. Cool work though!
There is a beautiful fairy tale scene on the side of Monte Carlo Deli and Pinocchio Restaurant located at 3103 W. Magnolia Blvd. It looks as though Pinocchio has made a yummy pizza for Geppetto. It is a touching little scene, and the landscape through the arch is lovely. I like the use of shadows, particularly Pinocchio's. It is interesting that Pinocchio looks a little cartoonish compared to everything else that looks more realistic. He is obviously not a real boy yet. I can't quite make out the artist's name but I know there are several other scenes inside and I believe it was the same artist, so hopefully the signature will be clearer on those. I'll show the interior murals another day.
( Update--the interior paintings were not done by the same artist) Fireworks at night and flags flying during the day were the celebratory symbols of freedom and independence for the United States yesterday.
If you happened to travel down the street on which I live, you would have seen this piece of artwork proudly on display. Yours truly, Lisa P H Caddel, painted this piece in 1991 during the first Gulf War. It is called "Another American Patriot" and I feel it is still timely today. Although I do not always approve the choices made by some Americans and leaders in positions of power, I am proud to live in a country that declared unanimously on July 4, 1776: "...We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,--That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes: and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security..." On the corner of Avon and Magnolia Blvd is a blue tragedy mask with long flowing hair that you can almost hear wailing. It is a complimentary image for the home of Theatre Banshee at 3435 W. Magnolia Blvd. painted by Josie DiVincenzo and Noah Wagner.
I'm still living on the high from last night's Burbank Art Association meeting! It was a love fest. As the last meeting of our "year," we gave appreciation to resigning board members and gratefully accepted many new ones. It is exciting to have so many members willing to participate and bring enthusiastic life to this 62 year old non profit visual arts organization! Over three dozen members and guests filled the room, some shared their current artwork, some announced upcoming shows, and when there wasn't business being attended there was a constant buzz of conversation and fellowship, as well as the devouring of delicious snacks. During most every meeting an artist gives a demonstration. Last night we all enjoyed multi-talented local artist, fellow member, past president, teacher and inspirer of many, friend to all, Randall Williams. He regaled us with tales from his career, and encouraging us to get our work out there. Then with Jimi Hendrix music blaring, he astounded us by painting the famed rock star with spray paint and acrylic in less than 15 minutes! One of the many wonderful benefits of being a member is the camaraderie. It is a joy being with a group of like minded individuals who want each member to grow and succeed. The membership is diverse, working in varieties of mediums; painting of all sorts, chalk, mosaics, glasswork, fiber work, photography, sculpture, collage, and mixed media, and at different skill levels; some folks have been artists their whole lives and others are just beginning. Yet we all embrace creativity at our core.
One of the artist's who showed his newest work to the group was Gustavo Osorio, shown at right above. Several years ago he won a BAA student award for his outstanding drawing ability. A while later he suffered a brain injury and has been recovering for quite some time. His dedicated Mom and siblings come to the meetings with him and they all volunteer for his sake. (Although we've found out his brother, Jaime, is quite an artist also.) Now Gustavo has started making art again and we are all so happy for him! Art and artists can have a healing effect. I'm so delighted to be a member of this talented group of artists. Last night's meeting left me with a warm glowing feeling inside. Meetings start back the third Wednesday of September at a new location to be announced. I hope you will consider joining in the fun! Thank you to Scott Lewis for taking photos during the meeting and letting me use them here! Just a quickie today. I love puns and paint and here they are together on the side of the building for the beauty salon business, Hair to Please at 2114-B Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank Scales 'N' Tails boasts two murals. The one on the windows across the front is an aquarium scene by an artist named Ana. You can find these artworks in the little strip mall between Olive and Verdugo. The business address is 1720 Verdugo Ave.
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