Boardwalk Days part 50

 Today's goal was to finish my prototype of the color proof for my new boardwalk print.  I had printed a decent copy of the image on the proper paper last fall, put off working on it until I got past my holiday card and first practice proof, and then got materials I needed, and pulled a better proof on the right paper.  Then I had to deal with proofs for the Brooklyn show and making a way to ship them.  All that done, I could start on the first practice proof, and began that process at the beginning of the month.  My goal in finishing it was to have it ready for this weekend's Open Studio event, to show to both new visitors and old.

Brought my paints with me, as well as my rock/pop book of discs, and since Molly wasn't around, played some music.  For no particular reason I chose the band X and their earliest work, a single disc that contained their first two albums- Los Angeles and Wild Gift, copied as I bought it on a single disc, and written about back in June of 2020 if you want to know more.  Besides the planned coloring, I also planned to take photos today of postcards to put up on this blog, and do some research regarding potential visitors this weekend.  But after those, I cleared my table and set up to work on my boardwalk print. 

Once again I used both old and new colors today, mostly blues and greens.  I saved the sky for last and it was even bigger than I realized- had to make three batches of sky blue to get something done.  But I did get the proof done.  Because I don't consider the printed version to be the final print, and it has been printed better now, I don't consider this to be a finished print, but it's good enough to show on Sunday as an example of what it will look like when done. Results are below:

When the first disc ended, I went for another one by X, their live double album from the Whiskey-A-Go-Go, from near the end of their original run, with one replacement member taking the place of the original guitarist, but still sounding like the original band.  Wrote about that one back in June of 2022 if you want to know more. By the time it ended, I had finished my proof, and cleaned the place up from today's work.  Molly had been there since my last visit, but I am saving the final clean up for Sunday morning, just before the event.  

And speaking of that, here's some information.  Last I heard, the Open Studio will take place this coming Sunday, April 13th (that's Palm Sunday for those who think of it that way) from noon to 5 pm.  There will be things to see on all 4 floors, with presentations from visual artists, music, theater, and probably some refreshments.  They have promised to promote it, including the card you see below.  (one front and two backs, one promoting the building, one for the artists)

My studio name is there, and Molly is listed on a sign I saw on the first floor, so I guess I better show up and  be working myself.  I always have something to work on, but I'll talk about that another day. And admission is free.