Seraph_grows

 The Seraph grows taller.  I am referencing parts of classical sculptures that I have pieced together in photo shop.  Many of the angels will be copies of sculptures by Gian Lorenzo Bernini who was easily the most skilled marble sculptor of 17th century Rome.

 All of the wall decals in the bar will mimic exclamation marks.  !!!!!!

9_Angel_9_(Seraph)

 The preliminary angel_1 is complete. Now I must illustrate the Christian Angelic Hierarchy.  My paintings will line the walls of the famous Tusk Lounge, which is being renamed "The Angel Bar."   

 There are 9 types of angels I will be depicting in 6 pieces.  The first and highest ranking of the angels is the SERAPH. 

The Seraphim (plural) are said to be closest to God, protecting his throne and shouting "Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord!"  There are only 4 of them.  They have six wings and are described as "fiery serpents." For this reason some believe that Lucifer was a seraph before his fall but many argue he was actually a cherub.  Next time I'm in Italy I'll have to ask the Pope.

Angel_1_installed

 Now that Angel_1 is complete I use special powers to create a wall decal.  The man in the above image is Brandon Webb son of Walter Webb and Co-owner of a new restaurant opening in Mount Vernon (my neighborhood in Baltimore).

The restaurant is a historical landmark in Baltimore.  Known originally as The Brass Elephant, this establishment was THE fine dining spot in central Mount Vernon for more than thirty years until it was forced to close roughly 4 years ago due to the floundering economy.  Now it is reopening and it will be called The Museum. 

Angel_1

Angel_1 complete, isolated in photoshop, ready for phase 2

Still paintin

Angel_intro

I'm working on a painting

13 Bonsai

 Chinese Pepper, 16 x 20, Brown extra, sold

 Dawn Redwood, 16 x 20, Brown extra

 White Chinese Elm, 24 x 24, Red, sold

 Lacebark Elm, 24x24, Red, sold

 Hinoki Cypress, 24 x 24, Red

 Japanese Black Pine, 24x24, Red

 Japanese Larch, 24 x 30, Purp

 Chinese Banyan Fig, 24 x 30, Purp

 Japanese Juniper, 30 x 30, Brown

 Lebanon Cedar, 30 x 30, Brown

 Sugi, 30 x 30, Brown

 Hollywood Juniper, 36 x 42, Green, sold

Satsuki Azalea, 48 x 60, Big Blue

Bonsai continues...
I began this work on the eleventh of November back in 2011.  It was displayed in Brewers Art from Febs to April.  Nine of Thirteen remain.  I will paint their leaves, frame them, and sell them.  Thanks to my patrons and peoples.  Much love from Baltimore.  My next series focuses on Angels.