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August 02, 2006
Instant vista!
Our mega pal Jeri has been going through some challenges with her health and is taking on this battle with the same grace and strength that we have come to know and love.
While she was away visiting family in Indiana, her friend Nathalie and I secretly descended on to her apartment and transformed her small and unispiring backyard with a trompe l'oiel.
I built a frame against the existing fence, and installed 16' of paneling. A wide sweeping mountain scene is framed by arches finished with Venetian plaster. The existing supports for the overhead shade panels were continued into the painting to help draw the eye into the distance.
She came home from her long trip to discover our secret work and her emotional reaction was a moving tribute and thanks. She now has a space where she can find a quiet time to read, meditate and heal. It couldn't have gone to a better home.
Posted by Andrew at August 2, 2006 03:24 PM
Comments
Andrew, that is just amazing. Beautiful!
Posted by: thedude at August 11, 2006 07:46 AM