We’re in Nashville, visiting our daughter Tamara and family. The first day a new painting was needed, this to cover a TV screen and be ready for a gala event that evening. Tamara offered the idea. With husband Dustin we procured and assembled stretcher bars and blank canvas. I had acrylics with me (for the next venture, following this) and was able to make the painting in time for the party.
Having assembled the stretcher bars to size, the middle brace also to serve as the “hanger” to be placed over the top edge of the TV to hold it on the wall, Dustin double checks the fit.
Stretching the canvas on the floor of the family room, the furniture having been removed to allow space for the evening’s event (though it was mostly to be outside).
Drop cloth and plastic covering floor and wall and chairs, made for an adequate “easel” and palette stand, the blank canvas is ready for the first stroke of paint.
Here’s progress, mid-way.
Nearing completion . . . bits of randomness applied to make it all the more interesting.
The art completed, ready to be admired or removed when the TV is again wanting to be used. Design-wise, much more interesting than a black rectangle dominating the space, don’t you think? Tamara loves it. Everybody happy.
PS Our next show at the house is coming up November 11 and 12. Watch for more announcements about that here.
10:31 am
Very cool!
11:32 am
Dad to the rescue.
7:48 pm
That was a great idea and a beautiful finish! I love your creativity and energy. What a gift!
7:09 am
Super idea for infrequent tv viewing and LOVE the piece!
9:55 am
A very nice photo essay Hyatt
12:24 pm
You ARE just like your dad! (After all, what are dads for?) (:
Your talent has no limits….PTL!
7:18 am
Niiiiiiiice!!! Love how this all came together so quickly and beautifully! Once again-great art and sweet story
7:15 pm
Would you come paint my tv screen? Better things to see than tv.
I love having my copy of the first supper as my backdrop for zoom calls. It’s led to many significant conversations. CH