Buying the recommended paint for the project and enjoying the LA experience.

After buying paint at NOVO, I went to the Huntington Museum in San Marino to meet with my daughter and pick up my grandson.  When we go to the Huntington we always make a visit to the Lily Pond where sits my sculpture called "Looking for Treasures."  Either the turtles are studying the sculpture or the sculpture should be titled "Looking for Turtles."  It was a beautiful and full day of fun in L.A.   

First on the recommended paint list is NOVO PAINT in Culver City, CA.  I decided to make it a day in L.A. rather than to try to buy paint on line.  I brought in the small painting to check with their color samples.  All the colors I chose are color fast and brilliant.  Cadmium Yellow medium, Cadmium Orange medium, Cerulean Blue, Carbon Black, and Titanium White.  I am very excited to begin painting the box, which won't be until after April 14.

 

 

 

Map of Selected Utility Boxes 2013

Box #1 Los Mares/Hospital.  "In Flight" by Regina Hurley
REGINA HURLEY
GETTING TO KNOW THE ARTIST
Artistʼs approach to the project    - vision and intent
Living here in San Clemente one can enjoy many things but I think what brings most of us here is the touch with nature. I started this project with a rather simple idea of birds in flight. The vision began with wanting to express the feelings of joy and freedom that I experience when observing the birds in flight. While sketching the birds dolphins began to emerge. I realized that I enjoy similar feelings when I see dolphins swimming along our coastline. Through the creative process of painting the images of clouds, waves, birds and dolphins began to flow into one another. The dimension of the side panels suggested the addition of the breaching whales.  I feel it commemorates the natural richness that can be enjoyed in San Clemente and how much we as a community value the natural treasures of sea and sky.
Artistʼs philosophy on public art; why is public art important to you?
Different to a private commission, public art is a wonderful opportunity for the artist to share their vision while giving back to the community.    My goal with this project is to enrich and inspire those who view “In Flight” while representing the communityʼs goals and values.
How does the artistic rendering(s) represent San Clemente?
We are proud to be a city of people who respect and preserve our wildlife. San Clemente, being a bird sanctuary, is a haven for birds whether they nest or migrate. Dolphins as well either migrate or make San Clemente their home, depending on their species. We are blessed to have the open sea at our side as well as the magnificent canyons used as corridors for wildlife. This is our home and where we can proudly live in harmony with nature.