One more thing...

There was actually one more project at the church this week, a continuation of the parking lot project to repaint the handicapped spaces. Like a lot of things, it took longer than anticipated, but the six spaces complete the fresh look!

The final project

Five tons of rock

Prep work completed

A clean look

Result of our labors

Surveying the results

We spent much of Friday turning a weedy patch in the front yard into a full-on zeroscape area. The parsonage is now 100% zeroscaped! 

After first clearing the area using a tiller, we placed landscape fabric down and then Charles made a border on one side using large rocks taken from the sidewalk project over at the church. Next was taking delivery of five tons of rock and spreading it over the area. 

When the last of the rock had been shoveled and the street swept, our final outdoor project at the parsonage (the church Trustees are still planing to trim the tree in the front) was complete!

A splash of color!

We set out some empty peanut butter and salad dressing containers in the yard in the colors that are making a statement at the parsonage!

This to shall pass...

While there is still plenty of summer still to come, there are beginning to be glimpses in our neighborhood of the season to come!

The newest exhibit entry and more

"If Piet Mondrian were alive today"  30x40, oil on canvas

Charles submitted his newest painting (above) for consideration in an upcoming exhibit in Denver today. He also put the finishing touches on a similar piece (below) that we'll be keeping!

"Tableau IV" 30x40, acrylic on canvas

New Zoom visitors

We were thrilled to welcome Charles' mom and sister, Jackie, to the world of Zoom in our worship this morning. Afterwards, we enjoyed a long visit!

On a roll at the church

Charles took on another big project at the church this week, painting the parking lot stripes! It should be completed early next week!

Currently in the studio...

 

Charles has been busy in the studio this week, working on an entry for consideration in an upcoming exhibit in Denver.

More work at the church

The big project at the church last week wasn't the end of our efforts! This week, Charles returned to clear the parking lot of weeds and to do some more trimming of some trees along the sidewalk.

History in the making

We were among the millions tuning in to the first night of the Democratic National Convention. As Mo used to say, "History in the making."

Another project in the books

Charles was able to complete another project at the church this week, the clearing of the sidewalk alongside the north side of the church parking lot that leads to the Mary Sandoe House (at the back corner of the church property). 

More than 1,980 lbs. of branches and brush were taken to the recycling center as a result of his labors. We were told that it had been twelve years since the patch was last tended and it showed!

Productive week

På verandan vid havet (On a balcony by the sea)

Oil on canvas, 30x40

Charles had a productive week in the studio, completing one painting (På verandan vid havet) and having another piece accepted into an upcoming show in Laguna Beach, California!

A busy morning

Charles took advantage of a 'cooler' morning and got a bit more done on the current clean up project underway at the church.

A new painting

"Humoresque" 24x24, Acrylic on canvas

Charles completed a new painting today, it will be entered for consideration into an upcoming exhibit in Lakewood, Colorado.

Morning in the studio

Wesley enjoys spending time in the studio with Charles.

New buttons!

Charles was thrilled today with the arrival of a batch of buttons from high school friend, Laurie Galle! Any day with buttons is a good day for Charles!!!

New from the studio

Charles whipped up a batch of 6x6 painting this weekend using marble acrylic paints. One of the four will be entered into the Boulder Art Association's annual member's exhibition in September on the "Wall of Small" (works that are no larger than 6x6). Charles will also have a larger painting in the exhibit.

UMW district virtual retreat

We helped to lead a virtual retreat for our UMW District today! It was a lot of work to prepare for (Yea, Belinda!), but was well-received by the 70+ in attendance.