There are many painters that
inspire me stylistically.
When it comes to subject
matter however, I have
learned to defer to the
things in life that I am
passionate about.
To accomplish this I go
to my inner child.
Growing up there were
two people who time
and again created
entertainment and images
that always captivated me.
They were Walt Disney and
Irwin Allen. Both of whom
made the films, television Walt Disney/Irwin Allen
shows and theme parks that
were right out of my dreams.
Dateline Billings Montana:
The last surviving flag from
Custer's Last Stand
(the "Battle of Little Bighorn")
sold for $2.2 million.
The flag was purchased in 1895 for $5
by the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Proceeds of the sale will be used to
acquire more native American Art.
Can you say ironic.
Hyatt Regency "Light Curtain"
Great Spaces
One of my favorite spaces in
San Francisco, is the atrium in the
Hyatt Regency Embarcadero.
At Xmas when they hang
the "Light Cutain",
the room is transformed into
a sort of surreal movie set.
Unfortunately this year they did
not include the massive model train
installation under the "Sphere".
Hyatt Regency 'Sphere"
The space was used as the lobby
for Irwin Allen's 1974 film
"The Towering Inferno".
The story of the worlds tallest
building catching fire the
night of it's grand opening.
A "Titanic" on land story.
If you are familiar with the
movie, you might recognize
the elevators in the
background. Hyatt Regency Lobby ~ Towering Inferno
They played a pivotal
part in the film.
Imagine having Steve McQueen as your
city's Fire Chief...way cool.
To those who have ever
traveled along Francisco Street
late at night and wondered...
"What's that bright light?"
It's just an artist working late
...again.
Photo credit George Newmont
