1/9/09

ART!

I didn't make my bed today.  I admit it.  For the first time in Lord knows how long, I didn't make my bed.  The Los Angeles weather was so warm, I had to run right outside to get a good dose of Vitamin D thus neglecting my bed.  Although I may seem slothy, I did manage to tidy up the porch area AND had a fun idea.  Over Christmas I acquired three Steve Keene paintings and excitedly brought them back to the West Coast.  Unfortunately the pieces don't match the decor of my interiors, so I rested them against a wall and planned on finding a place for them in the future.  Now the stroke of genius was this: the porch area was rather plain- except for my plants, a rattan chair, and some lanterns my roommate found, there wasn't a whole lot to look at.  So, I decided to hang the paintings from the rafters.  They will be somewhat protected from the weather and will add a welcome touch of color.  I couldn't get a nail to go through the wall, so I hung them from the rafters.  Obviously I should adjust the levels of the pieces, but you get the general idea. 

3 comments:

  1. How will humidity effect the paintings? They do 'make' the porch! Great idea!

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  2. Shouldn't be a problem. Friends in VA have had them hung outside for years with no real effect.... and at $10 a piece, it's hardly a costly experiment.

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  3. they're great. i have to cyber-hang out with you soon to chat about carpentry and gardens.

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