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It Started With One Light Pole & Kept Going!

16 Tuesday Jul 2013

Posted by Playamart - Zeebra Designs in Ecuador, PAINTINGS: ACRYLIC, PAINTINGS: CUSTOM DESIGNS & FLOORS, PEOPLE, TRAVEL: LATIN AMERICA

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Attracting customers, Custom Designs, custom interiors, Lisa Brunetti, Luchy Cevallos Sabando, Palo Santo Cafe Jama Ecuador

Palo Santo Cafe - Before

Palo Santo Cafe – Before

Jama Ecuador

Last year’s  It Started With One Lightpole opened with a story about my friend Luchy Cevallos Sabando.  The post was one of the most popular for the entire year.

It Started With One Light Pole

It Started With One Light Pole

Multi-talented Luchy tapped into his creative genius and opened a cybercafe with emphasis on cafe and not cyber!  He wondered what he could do to attract more business, and before our afternoon painting session was finished, people were slowing down and taking note!

Looking better!

Looking better!

Luchy’s artistic touches throughout his Palo Santo Cafe and his nearby hostal leave little room for improvement!  Several times I volunteered to help with a new project, but there was no obvious space for custom art.

Hostal Entrance

Hostal Entrance

One year later...

(One year later)  At night, the lights come on, tables are moved outside, and the regulars drop by to say, “Hi!”

Popular with all ages, Palo Santo has a relaed vibe.

Popular with all ages, Palo Santo has a relaxed vibe.

luchys PALO SANTO CAFFECH P1480371

Last week while visiting Luchy’s Palo Santo, I reminded him that I’d love to help with a new project.   He pondered for a few minutes, then showed me an area in the VIP room that might make a fun backdrop for group photos. We did a bit of brainstorming, then started on Wednesday and finished on Saturday! Continue reading →

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Timeout for Art: DRAWING

11 Thursday Jul 2013

Posted by Playamart - Zeebra Designs in Ecuador, PAINTINGS: ACRYLIC, PAINTINGS: CUSTOM DESIGNS & FLOORS, PENCIL DRAWINGS, PEOPLE, TIMEOUT FOR ART - Quotes, TRAVEL: LATIN AMERICA

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Art Projects, Iguana painted on a wall, jama ecuador, Luchy Cevallos Sabando, Palo Santo Cafe, Timeout for Art: Drawing

P1780594 cow skull zebra stripes

“Good drawing forms the ‘bones’ on which a strong painting hangs.”  (Chris Bingle)

Jama Ecuador – Last week I sketched this cow skull then did a test to see how it would look with zebra stripes.  What do you think?  Would it make a fun painting, or should I consider this an exercise and move on to another subject – like bright colorful coffee cherries?

Palo Santo Cybercafe

Palo Santo Cybercafe

Today I spent time at Palo Santo Cybercafe, which is more cafe than an internet service.  Opening around 7:30 most evenings, Palo Santo has a brisk business and an easy vibe.

Luchy whips up many fruit drinks as well as cafe specialties!

Luchy whips up many fruit drinks as well as cafe specialties!

Luchy and I had discussed doing a joint painting project in his “VIP” room, and today we began that task.

P1780583 palo santo tree

Luchy’s drawing and painting skills are excellent, so I was amused that he chose to watch instead of paint!  He wanted a backdrop for photo moments, and since the word “Jama” means “iguana,” he visualized a large iguana draped across a limb a little higher than shoulder level. We discussed several ideas, and then he watched as I mixed paints and began to ‘draw’ with the paint.

“Aren’t you going to use a pencil first?” he asked cautiously.

“No,” I smiled, “it’s not necessary… there’s no need for pencil…” Continue reading →

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