A trip took me to Grand Rapids (which I hadn't been) and Eugene (which had been a while)
and back home. Here are some pictures of things that caught my eye...
The GRPM (Grand Rapids Public Museum) was near the hotel but so was the Gerald Ford Museum. I didn't have that much time before they closed so I chose the GRPM. Above left is the floor plan you get on entry and an old bank that was kind of scary. I thought it could be a good reference for a future painting.
Above left is a toy that was part of a collection entitled "Toys that Move". None of the collection was moving, but they had a great video of several of them in action. They certainly made toys differently many years ago. Above right is a cool model of a trout. It was "swimming" along with many other fish. Across the hall were several more fish, but they were attacking lures. There were many stuffed animals in the building. It was something of a random collection in the museum, but likely something for everyone.
Left: Mike Pease, Danish Farm, ink/watercolor.
Right: Jon Jay Cruson, The Distant Hills, acrylic on canvas.
We arrived In Oregon with enough time to catch a local market and visit some local galleries. The two I made before closing were the White Lotus Gallery and the Karin Clarke Gallery. The artwork above were at the White Lotus and below from the Karin Clarke. The White Lotus centered on Asian art and framing while the Clarke gallery rotates local artists. The current exhibit was Robert Schlegel : Italian Journey. He had some cool work.
Left: Adam Grosowsky, Jockey #3, oil. (other works).
Right: Robert Schlegel, House with Balcony, acrylic on canvas on board.
Left: a man dancing in the Saturday Market.
Right: one of many markers in the Eugene Japanese American Memorial.
I had no idea there were this many camps.
Left: a disco version of an aircraft flush button.
Center: doing as many crosswords as I do, it was bound to happen!
Right: a cool sunrise and cityscape in Chicago.
Why I love aviation - a few moments before towing in the Pawnee.
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