Today Bill started the back of Cisco sign by the river. It is a beautiful day here, 75 maybe, kinda cloudy so the sun isn't brutal, and he is by the river listening to the wind chime and the water over the dam. I went up this morning and handed tools up to him so hw could pounce it...
And then about 3:30 I went by to take him some water and found this...
I'll keep you posted!
Posted by FranCisco Vargas (Member # 145) on :
Alright Bill, looks like you have the best spot in Pontiac!! Glad it's only 75, 20 more degrees and you would have wanted an umbrella, I know I did. I remember the drawing so I know it's going to look great. Must have been a bear setting up the scaffolding, but I can see you are getting her done. Looking fabulous!!
Posted by Sonny Franks (Member # 588) on :
Now we know why the double-sided gooseneck lights. Looks great Bill and Jane - y'all just never get tired, do you?
Posted by bill riedel (Member # 607) on :
Some people get to have all the fun, way to go Bill, can't wait to see the finished product. Bill
Posted by Duncan Wilkie (Member # 132) on :
That does look like fun. I admire your drive Bill. I would have thought you'd collapse after hosting all those doggies that came to town. Don't over do it, and make sure you listen to Jane!
Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
Last night after cleaning the brushes and having a quick bite we just HAD to go up and peal the tape and check out the day's progress....it's coming along. Today they call for rain so he will have to take a break and wrap a trailer!
Posted by Nevman (Member # 332) on :
"Take a break and wrap a trailer."
Hahahaha - you funnyyyy
Posted by Brent Logan (Member # 6587) on :
Lookin' good Bill (the billboard, not your a*s)!
Posted by Dan Sawatzky (Member # 88) on :
Nice stuff! Now I see why Bill wasn't too sad to see us go... he just wanted his turn at the walls...
-grampa dan
Posted by William Holohan (Member # 2514) on :
Man with the hat reminds me of an old radio advertising jingle from the 40's/ 50's... "I go for a man who wears an Adam's hat."... This site and the people who inhabit it just continue to amaze me.
Posted by Carole Bersin (Member # 5710) on :
I wanna come back and play!
Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
Lunch today...
Posted by Bernie Lohmeyer (Member # 2076) on :
look'in great there Bill.........cant wait to see it done
Posted by Catharine C. Kennedy (Member # 4459) on :
Reminds me of Wrigley Gum ads! You can never have too many murals!
Posted by Beth Bryant (Member # 5841) on :
How fun! I have always loved that vintage look from back in the day. Great job guys!
Posted by Ray Guzman (Member # 5856) on :
NNIICCCEEE!!!
Posted by Dale Manor (Member # 4858) on :
Looks like too much fun for one dude!
Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
Last night, quitting time....
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
You can just feel the era that it portrays. love it!
Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
IT'S DONE! As you come into town over the Mill St. bridge, you see this! Design by Joe, painted by Bill.
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Posted by Bill Masters (Member # 851) on :
Bill, Nice Billboard makes me wish for my billboard painting days, nothing like painting on swing stage on a country road just having fun.
Posted by Todd Gill (Member # 2569) on :
You know Jane - you really do have a swell family... talent, ingenuity, motivation, and a desire to do your best.
Very impressive sign.... I love the "leave it to Beaver" era of artwork - hearkens back to simpler times.
Posted by Craig Sjoquist (Member # 4684) on :
what a beauty .. feels like I'm smileling and driving, found a new great town to stop in
Posted by Donna in BC (Member # 130) on :
Gorgeous! Such a clean design!
Posted by Sonny Franks (Member # 588) on :
Gotta love the alliteration of the bottom line and the Pepsodent smiles......
Posted by David C. Petri (Member # 6645) on :
Ya got the keys to the city! The finest meet yet! Well done, bill, Jane, Ben and Joe! and all of the Pontiac crew!
Posted by Anne McDonald (Member # 6842) on :
Fantastic!
Posted by Judy Grossman (Member # 235) on :
Totally fun Bill! I checked it out on Jim Dunning's photos too. He took some beautifulshots of it. What a perfect cap to a wonderful bunch of new artistic additions to your wonderful town! I miss every HOT minute of being there! Like Sonny said...the alliteration at the bottom is great. Was that your inspiration? Super.
Posted by Bill Diaz (Member # 2549) on :
Joe designed this as a response to a request for a 40's - 50's style bulletin board ... similar as to what you would have found along RT 66 back in the day.
This was very easy to execute painting wise, but the staging was brutal, because the city jumped the gun on the landscaping and there was absolutely no level ground to do scaffolding. But where there's a will there's a way. And thanks to Nova Paint.
Posted by Ted Turner (Member # 2799) on :
Nicely done Diaz gang! I am looking forward to a weekend jaunt back to Pontiac by fall.
Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
Let us know when you are coming. We can sit on the back deck and figure out all the problems of the world! Posted by Judy Grossman (Member # 235) on :
Joe...You are one helluva great designer! Your design of the "Mystery Mural" was so much fun. You da computer man supreme! I am lovin' that dual screen set-up you have. Are you a two fisted drinker too?
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