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Almost ready for the uv clear coat

1/23/2017

The mosaic process is done. The heart is waiting at the local auto body shop for the UV clear coat. It seems the Mod Podge is still a little tacky, maybe due to the drying conditions in our garage. Steve K has taken his time in completion of the project, for which I am very grateful. They will test the sample I have prepared, possibly today, to make sure his coating doesn't do "bad things" to my artwork. All in due time. Then the heart will go to Pinnacle Bank - Ogallala to showcase for about 3 weeks before heading to Lincoln for installation.

Some have asked how the lightweight (somewhat) sculpture will withstand Nebraska winds. The sculpture maker has created a base that fits inside the Nebraska base. It will be filled with sand bags and then screwed to the sculpture base.

As of yet, no decision has been made as to location. When the heart is ready, the sponsor will pick the location.

Moving the Heart out of the garage - a tight fit.

Thankful some local electricians happened by as we were loading. Steve, Nick, Steve B and Mike C.

Unloading at Steve's Body and Paint - my Steve was on his prayer bones. Steve K in plaid shirt.

Placing Roxy on the trolly. Nick and Steve said it wasn't heavy, just awkward.

All in, all done

1/17/2017

Time has gone quickly - from December 6th until today, my garage has been my studio. Today we take the heart to Ogallala to Steve's Body and Paint for its auto body UV clear coat. Then it will be at Pinnacle Bank Ogallala until February 21st when it will travel across our great state to Lincoln for display. In October it will be auctioned off and placed at its forever home. What an adventure! Thanks to all who cared and supported me. DeeAnn Tatum was such a wonderful creative partner in this project.

Phase two begins

1/3/2017

Laying out some small log cabin blocks - they match the large one on the back - in a field and furrows pattern. My signature block will go where Perkins County is located. You can see the small red rectangle. i was also trying to determine what hue to paint the sides of the base.

A closeup of the smaller blocks on the Nebraska base.

Ready to go. I am getting so excited and have been so lucky that my creative assistant, DeeAnn Tatum, has been such a wonderful presence in this project. She is an incredibly insightful person.

Starting Side two and Base

1/2/2017

My buffalo signature that will be placed where Perkins County is located.

The log cabin block that will be on the back side of the heart.

Those who helped with the project

1/2/2017

Steve and DeeAnn checking to see what the heart will possibly look like with 1 1/4" blocks adhered to it. It fits!!

The first blocks are on.

DeeAnn and Rubydell spent a Saturday making and attaching blocks to the heart. Love how the eyes make it come alive.

Nieces, Amanda and Josie helped grandchildren, Ryleigh, Max and Bradley create blocks for the heart.

Mason painting the pieces that attach the heart to the base.

Christmas morning help from the Barrett's. Thanks Laura, Mason and Sam

Corgi Progress

1/2/2017

The process began on Sunday, December 11th. DeeAnn Tatum came down and we worked to get the project going. Steve helped as we made sure that the corgi fit the sculpture. By luck and planning it worked. Certainly a happy accident of sorts.

A quick overview of how the corgi came to life

Making a plan

12/9/2016

So excited that the heart has arrived. Life has been so crazy that I haven't gotten started actually creating on the sculpture. That doesn't mean that I haven't been running many processes through my mind. Almost ready to start. Hopefully this weekend.

My heart arrived tonight

12/6/2016

At just past midnight my heart was delivered to my garage/studio.

I am so excited to get started.

Heart to Arrive soon

11/24/2016

I am so excited that the fiberglass heart will be delivered on December 5th. Then the fun begins. An article that was published in the North Platte Telegraph can be found at the link below.

Nebraska by Heart - NP Telegraph

Project Sponsorship

10/8/2016

I am very excited that Pinnacle Bank Ogallala has chosen to sponsor my project. I am looking forward to working to complete my very first public art sculpture art project.