Day 27: Chicago Harbor

from January 27, 2012

Chicago Harbor, a soft pastel on 7x10 blue Colourfix sanded pastel paper.

1. Today, I just took the NuPastels to paper without a sketch, using the side of the pastel to sketch in the breakwater and the waves on the containing side of the wall.

2. To build up higher whitecaps, I switched out to strokes with the tip of much softer pastels with a little bit of finishing work with pastel pencils, primarily for the finer details of the lighthouse. I miss living in Chicago (but not driving there).

Diversions - Blue Man Group

I'm pleased to say that this is the second time I've seen the Blue Man Group, and was thoroughly entertained. So much going on, and how about them pipes? Learn more about Blue Man Group or try to win a free trip to the Briar Street Theater in Chicago.
I've been trying to think of a good way to describe the Blue Man Group experience here all day, and it becomes increasingly difficult with each passing moment. It really is a combination concert and multimedia experience without having to worry about operating a mouse. From the onset, this How To Be a Megastar tour is witty, charming, revives some of the classic Blue Man activities, and keeps the audience actively involved.

The introductory work by "DJ, turntablist & video scratcher" Mike Relm is clever, and is especially engaging for movie buffs and Jack Black fans.