Daddy Warbucks at the Mt.Baker Theater

Yesterday night was spent at the Mt.Baker Theater downtown, watching the live Broadway production of Annie. The music and story line were so classically Broadway in that fuzzy, heartwarming sense. Sitting there, on the balcony of the newly refurbished and rennovated main stage (a 4 million dollar project I hear), it felt so fitting that a musical set in the great depression should be played in times when many of us are feeling the effects of a tight wallet and a country in economic turmoil.

Here are a few shots I took of the inside of the main stage from the balcony view (this being my first time on the balcony, I was quite surprised by the exceptional view of the musicians!). There arn't any visible rennovation changes in these pictures, but apparently the theaters circulation systems are functioning much better and the electrical system has been put up to standard.






C'est fantastique, n'est pas?

2009 Arts and Jazz Night Promotional Artwork

Artwork by C. R. Dimalla
Poster Design by Karena Crotto

The Arts and Jazz Fundraiser and Auction is in three days! The above image is the promotional poster for the night, and the original (below) will be auctioned off.




Winner of the 2007-2009 Blaine Evening of the Arts Show Arts and Jazz Promotional Artwork award. Acrylics on Paper 2007

Valeur

Oils on matboard, 2009.

Here is Valeur, tentative in name and condition. It's another one I'm leaving to reassess another day. I rarely work from still life (or in this case, composite photography still life), so it's quite a departure from the norm. I'm pleased with the direction it's taking; particularly its similarities with more classical artwork. I was searching for a unique and rare assortment of flora for the piece, and found both at Hollister Hovey's blog. King Protea and Figs! Wonderfully tasteful and tragically expensive.

AP Studio Art - 2D Portfolio Concentration

Antique Shop - Graphite and Watercolor on Watercolor Paper




Kookaburra - Oils on Mat Board




Blowfly - Oils on Mat Board



Crows on a Holden - Oils on Mat Board



Dingo - Oils on Mat Board