Public Art the way it should be:

Street Sign Sculpture from Six Stair on Vimeo.

Street sculptor shows us all how it should be done; unexpected, revealing, speaks to your soul. Street art is a a shared moment between artist, observer and their surroundings. Awesome job!

CCCMB TrailWerks Poster

When I was assigned this job, and CCCMB told me the trailwork targeted, I immediately thought of American Gothic by artist Grant Wood as the hook. This may be the most parodied art by an American painter.
I replaced the original house with Froom Ranch house,  strapped a BMX helmet that fit the farmer's skull so well, traded the pitchfork for a McCloud, and gave the wife a shade hat worn by sun savvy hikers. This classic painting is a cultural icon and has been one of the most reproduced – and parodied – images ever.
I hope this poster catches the community's attention and brings many volunteers out on this special TrailWerks day. WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR YOUR COMMUNITY LATELY?

On-Track Studio Curb appeal

Well it's amazing what a pallette of colors can inspire...

The palette that initiated the makeover.

I have worked in this studio for the past two years neglecting the exterior until this summer. It's always been a non-descriptive shed with little (ok, none) curb appeal. The interior is sheetrocked, insulated, painted and can be quite cozy when the weather is acts up. When inspired, the work flows and the imagination is triggered. Though I wish the creative spark does not make the work any easier (sigh).

More photos on my Flickr Site

BOX ART SLO

The City of San Luis Obispo's Art in Public Places Program has commissioned local artists to create masterpieces on 16 utility boxes featured in downtown San Luis Obispo as part of the “BoxArt” program. I was told there were over 30 submissions and 13 artists selected (two were assigned more than one box).

I took a self guided tour to see progress, talk to the artist and post photos on bilbord99's Flickr site. Many were still at it on Day 3. 

I think the artists are doing a great job, and the city should be grateful for their time and effort, and hope each and every one of them get great commissions for future work.

BUT...

Where are the artists Jeff Klassen, JA/BC boys, Jon T. Jones, Burly Vreeland, Neal Breton 

AND...
Does the art do more than look pretty? 

Does it stimulate thought, a reaction, an emotion? 

Does it relate to its surroundings?

Talk amongst yourselves...

 Wipeout Trout Coleen Gnos

How many remember the fiberglass Trout About Town? There was a lot of vandalism and theft to these a few years back.

Bike Cog Medallions

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Originally uploaded by bilbord99
18 first place winners of the slo cyclocross will get one of these trophies. Visit www.slocross.com for all the flyers and more information.

I forgot my Masonite!

I thought I had it all together for a paint session after QiGong at m.BODY along the tracks in San Luis Obispo this morning. Unfortunately, I seem to be reaching that point in my life where the mind is not so sharp...

I ran through my mental checks:

• Rag, check. 
• Tin cup, check. 
• Water for cleaning, check. 
• Water for Bill, check. 
• Sunscreen, check. 
• Cowboy hat, check...

Until I had pulled up to the site. 

"Did I stash the Masonite board in my kit? Shite-no!"

I did stash a No. 2 pencil and my sketchpad:

Century Plants along SLORR Tracks

I need a trip to the Bay Area...

There's some good art afoot in the city...
I'm thinkin' it's time fer this country mouse to visit his city meeces soon.