Most recent paintings – Ronald McDonald House

I missed most of the fun Janet MacGregor had while preparing a room make-over for one of her favorite places on Earth (as she stated on her blog - see link on right), The Ronald McDonald House in North Portland at Emanuel Hospital.  George the Peacock in his majesty greeted me when I entered a room full of light, very soothing with low contrast horizontal stripes and flowery paintings on one wall. (See Janet’s blog for more details to George). I was lucky enough to be able at least for a day work on finishing some of the amazing flowers Janet created.  

The room adapter asked for a large rose on wall just below window could be enjoyed by someone while resting next on an ottoman.  I remember painting a Rose long time ago, when I was fourteen years old.  At that time it was the easiest task.  Only after years of experience I started to be aware of the affects of light, and how two petals of the same color will actually look quite different.  I must say it was a task for me, and I was very lucky Janet came to my rescue, talking me into using glaze more that I was using until now.  She is the best mentor and a wonderful person too. 

The Calistoga at 2012 Street of Dreams, West Linn, OR

The idea of having an exterior mural at this site developed while I was in the process of designing the landscape.  At the points where the lower and upper retaining walls meet, creating a wedge is aligning with the center line of a large window in dining room.  A picture large enough to be seen from interior immediately came to mind.  

It was a fun project with lots of light and imaginary shapes and shadows.  As your eyes move from the top to bottom, the perspective changes from a bird view to almost hovering above the meandering pathway in the foreground.

Janet and I really enjoyed working on this 4x8 panel

Post card

Janet and Hana working on opposite sides

“Dottie” - my favorite Janet’s brush at work

Panel is standing – time to clean up

View from dining room

The annual color at the base helps finish “the picture”

Janet and I enjoying the beautiful morning – picture taken from the covered patio

The presentation board below represents the overall landscape design theme of this beautiful site at this Street of Dreams. I have the privilege to be working on this project with a team of very talented individuals at GRO Outdoor Living. The fountain by Garret Hergert is truly spectacular. If you can, go see it for yourself! 

Mural location is labeled in bold