Dreaming in Color

Going Green Series #6

2008-11-09T16:20:00.000-08:00

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2008-10-13T07:46:00.000-07:00

More... from Rock Island state park.

Artistful.com is Ready to Launch

2008-10-09T07:50:00.000-07:00

Well the staff at Artistful has been busy around the clock, preparing for the public launch. And the time has finally come . Friday October the 10th is the official date. Art will be available to the public for sale. A press release is being prepared to explain to the public what it is we do here at Artistful. For me it's a place to connect with other artists like myself, share tips and tricks and find inspiration. The gallery pages offer art for sale to the public. There you will find everything from fine art paintings to sculpture, illustrators and jewelry makers. Photographs and prints are also available to buy or just browse... It is my new favorite place on the web.
I am excited about it. Just click the link above to visit my online gallery . From there you can connect to over 1700 artist around the country and over 5000 pieces of art.
See you there!
-Dave

The Elusive Great Blue Heron

2008-10-09T07:40:00.000-07:00

I knew he was here but It took me a couple days to capture this bird. On the last day he landed across the river from me and posed for these cool shots.

Camping Trip to Rock Island State park

2008-10-09T07:26:00.000-07:00

Removed

2008-09-29T14:50:00.000-07:00

-Dave

Larry's Henna Tattoo

2008-09-29T14:45:00.000-07:00

So here is my first henna tattoo. Anxious to see what it looks like after the paste is gone........Well @#$% my computer won't let me upload right now. Be back after a reboot. I promise it's coming Larry. haha

Michael Cooper mural painting DVD.

2008-09-23T23:04:00.000-07:00

How to Paint a Mural | Mural Classes from MuralSupplies.com on Vimeo.

Might be Done...

2008-09-23T22:24:00.000-07:00

..Still tweeking

Happy 20th Bitrhday Deven !

2008-09-23T22:23:00.000-07:00

Love ya man !

New works in progress.

2008-09-16T10:48:00.000-07:00

I have been really inspired to paint again recently. Partly due to the artistful website and all of the wonderful artist I have met there. Partly just gettin close to the fall of the year, which is ,in itself inspiring to me.
The painting I am working on now is not particularly a new idea. I mean it is a subject matter I am revisiting. I done a charcoal of my parents about 9 years ago. It was from a family photo taken just before my Dad left to go to Vietnam. (Great photo). I am now doing that one again on a 16x20 canvas in acrylic. I am staying with the black and white and have plans to add the Vietnam Memorial wall in the back ground. We'll see how that goes. I think I will probably be posting it for sale on artistful if all goes well in finishing it.
Well I here brushes calling my name. All for now.

Best place on the Web !

2008-09-10T14:18:00.000-07:00

Go Dawgs !

2008-09-07T08:22:00.000-07:00

Chris's bedroom wall mural. Smyrna Bulldogs.

Werewolf

2008-09-02T00:46:00.000-07:00

Acrylic sketch on paper.

" Messy "

2008-09-02T00:36:00.000-07:00

Here is a quick sharpie sketch .

Enchanted Forest

2008-09-01T09:35:00.000-07:00

Click to enlarge

My son, Deven ,singing "colorful"

2008-08-31T04:45:00.000-07:00

colorful

Although the video quality is horrible , This is Deven covering the song Colorful, from the movie Rockstar.

Artistful.com

2008-08-23T10:20:00.000-07:00

I am working on getting a portfolio set up on an artist site that is all new to the public. It is a site that allows for posting blogs and art for sale or simply viewing. Also for networking and connecting with new friends in the artist community from around the world. I've seen a lot of nice art there and it is all searchable by category , price or artist.
Coming in September, it will be open to the public to make purchases from fine art to t-shirts, sculpture and much more. I will be using the Dreaming in Color user name . The link can be found at the bottom of this page.
Thanks,
Dave

Sullivan's

2008-08-18T12:47:00.001-07:00

Thanks to Brad and Sherry Sullivan for the opportunity to paint this cool leprechaun in their billiards room.

Hey, it's been a while...

2008-08-16T11:40:00.000-07:00

Not posted anything in a while so I thought I would update. Ran into an old friend the other day. Well not exactly ran into , but a friend of mine was talking to her and found out we knew each other. Sherry owns Sullivan's sports bar in Smyrna. ( very nice bar by the way). It was good to be reminded of yesterday and take a little walk down memory lane. Chris and I are going to do a leprechaun mural down there tomorrow. They'll be open at 11 30am so come on down and heckle us while we work.
Anyway I was just going to let everyone know to go to dnj .com and vote for them on the Ruthie awards for best bar. Here is the rough idea. I'll post pics after we are done.

Funny quote from the late Mitch Hedberg.

2008-07-23T05:43:00.000-07:00

"I'm tired of following my dreams. I've decided to find out where they are going and hook up with them later."

Cigar Box

2008-07-15T21:18:00.000-07:00

Good Sound !

The Van is Gone.

2008-07-10T19:37:00.000-07:00

sold it today.( whew hoo! )

Thanks Again Sergio

2008-07-09T15:21:00.000-07:00

I went to see Sergio and got the color done today. It's still a little oozy . I'll repost a better picture later.

Turning Wrenches at Sunset

2008-06-21T23:02:00.000-07:00

I like this shot of Dagan . We are working on getting it back on the road after a two year hiatus. He likes to help. Here he is tightening the carb. bolts.

Plant/ Krauss

2008-06-21T02:10:00.000-07:00

I like what Allison Krauss brings to this song. Rock on

LazyBoy:The underwear goes on the inside...

2008-06-20T18:45:00.000-07:00

Did You see the size of that Chicken !

2008-06-15T13:00:00.001-07:00

Backwater Blues

2008-06-15T12:52:00.001-07:00

We visited a few galleries in Gatlinburg. . .standing next to a $7500 original oil by Jim Gray. If you are not familiar with Jim Gray (as I wasn't) He is an OUTSTANDING artist. Look him up.

Home from Gatlinburg .

2008-06-15T12:26:00.000-07:00

As much as I hated to leave, we are back from a much needed trip to the mountains. It's been too long since Kim and I got away by ourselves. The cabin was in the arts and crafts community,and was very cool. It ended way too soon !

Dig the Guitar

2008-06-02T00:06:00.000-07:00

Jeff Williams

Thanks Sergio !

2008-05-25T10:04:00.000-07:00

Here is the start of my new tat, I Go back in a couple of weeks to do the color

Dagan's new baseball helmet.

2008-05-11T11:27:00.001-07:00

I still have the clear coat left to do.

Here's the Basic Idea ;

2008-05-04T06:31:00.000-07:00

So far I like this one best. It's going to be done in antique browns and greens. I am in the process of reworking the fullness of the leaves to better fill my calf , without taking up my whole leg. Any Suggestions ?

Getting a New Tattoo !

2008-04-30T23:30:00.000-07:00

Well, I've thought long and hard and made up my mind . . .I'm going to see Sergio tomorrow .
I don't know how you all feel about tattoos,but being someone who's grown up with art, I like them.
Of course the design plays a major role in whether you look like trash or someone with a story, but, overall , I like the FOREVER ART.
For years , I have been wanting a peice to pay tribute to the "first" woman in my life ,"My Mother"

Trees mean a lot of things to a lot of people. For me, they remind me of the way we grew up.
The hills and woods of ( what Mom called ) "home". Being a little kid up in a big tree ,up on the side of the hill it seemed you could see everything.We also spent plenty of time hiding behind them , swinging from them ,and feeling the warm summer breeze as you just sat in their shade on a hot day. Just all around good times. Times my own kids are having today.
Simple pleasures are abundant if we just take the time to enjoy them.
( I need the constant reminder)
The "tree " also symbolizes wisdom.
( which is something you get, just after you need it.)
Mom was pretty wise for her young 47 years.
So for all the solid life lessons and the simple pleasures , For giving me strength to stand through the storms of life, Here's to you Mom.
We miss you .
I'll post some pics after I'm done

Have you heard the news?

2008-04-22T08:19:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Michelle and Jeff !

Congratulations Ladies !

2008-02-15T16:47:00.001-08:00

That's my baby ! ( far left) and the whole gang on their last day of school at Remington. Good Luck to you all on your externs ! From left Kim, Chantal, Ms. Bumpus, Carie, Cordney,Ochia Gaby,Tracy ,and Charvonne (kneeling). From everything I hear, a fine bunch of M.A's. , and more importantly people. Congratulations !
-Dave

Love This Guy! -Art Attack ! by the late Denny Dent

2008-02-12T07:03:00.000-08:00

Product Development

2008-02-11T07:37:00.000-08:00

I wanted to share this video with you guys. I have been doing some research and ran across this guy by the name of Stephen Key. A product developer with inventright. I have listened to a couple of his webinars and they were very informative. Now the hard part... all the homework.
Anyway ,these guitar picks are his latest product. You can watch the video below.

These Guitar Picks are Really Cool !

2008-02-11T07:33:00.000-08:00

Here are some Better pics of Dev's new Wheels

2008-02-06T14:56:00.001-08:00

Deven's New Wheels

2008-02-05T22:38:00.001-08:00

My 19 year old son Deven, just bought this 1990 F150 4x4. He's Sooo excited about it!
It needs a few odds and ends, but he got it on his own sweat and work.
I'm anxious to watch how much more it will mean to him that way.
Congratulations son , I'm proud of you.

2008-02-05T07:55:00.001-08:00

Spoolies 5'x150' retainer wall.

2008-02-05T07:49:00.001-08:00

That's me in 95'. That plaque I'm holding was about all I got for this first work. I way overestimated materials and underestimated my time. I think I made .35 cents an hour on this 30 day project. Ha Ha ! Live and Learn. It did lead to alot of other work though so all was not lost.

2008-02-05T07:16:00.001-08:00

Yeah these were a long time ago. This Mural no longer exist since the bank bought the building last year. I noticed that I didn't have them included in here anywhere so I am adding them now. These were from my first mural in 95 . Actually this mural was the first thing I ever painted larger than 16x20. This retainer wall was 5' tall by 150' long. That's a big jump.

Goodbye ol' girl.

2008-01-26T16:05:00.001-08:00

Today we lost a member of the family. Our 15 year old English Bulldog , Cagney . No matter how much you expect it to happen , you never seem ready when it does. We were told by the vet about a month ago that Bulldogs just don't live that long ( 8 - 13 years is the norm) and it was inevitable that her day was near. As much as we understood that it still wasn't easy to say goodbye. She was a good ol' girl and will be greatly missed . Here's to you Ol' Cag.

Jimi Hendrix

2008-01-10T20:38:00.001-08:00

11x14 ink on paper.
This was done for my good friend David Pearcy some time back. If you're a Hendrix fan (or a Rock-n-Roll fan) You've gotta check out his link at the bottom of this page.
Rock on !
Dave

Hendrix Detail

2008-01-10T20:36:00.001-08:00

Hendrix Detail

2008-01-10T20:28:00.000-08:00

Feeling a little Crazy

2008-01-10T20:18:00.001-08:00

Doodle on paper

2008-01-06T20:39:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Jeff and Michelle for an entertaining evening in East Nashville.
My family and I went to visit younger sis Saturday night in her new home . We ate at Italia restaurant on Woodland. The food was very good, and the hustle of carryouts from this brand new place was entertaining.
Before the meal, we visited the Art and Invention gallery in the Five Points District. A big old thank you to Meg for staying open late to allow us to look around. I would suggest a stop in there if you are in town. Pretty creative stuff.
Thanks Again
Dave

Collage of My Son , Dagan Fultz. Go Bulldogs!

2007-12-31T19:52:00.001-08:00

Work in Progress, Oil and Enamel on Drywall panel

The Kids and I , Christmas Day 2007

2007-12-27T19:18:00.001-08:00

Photo by Kim Fultz

Day after Cristmas party !

2007-12-11T19:28:00.001-08:00

Flyer for breakrooms at work
3rd annual Curing and Final Dept. day after Christmas party at Coach's
Come join us !

Pencil Portrait detail

2007-12-11T19:17:00.001-08:00

Ronnie's Granddaughter Pencil Portrait

2007-12-11T19:14:00.001-08:00

Pencil Portrait

2007-12-07T23:11:00.000-08:00

The pencil portrait is done. Finally ! It's busy ,busy this time of year. With all that is the holiday season and the lives of a large family. Now as soon as I replace the dead batteries in the camera ( hopefully tomorrow) I will get those pictures posted.
Thanks
Dave

Santa's Rockshop

2007-11-26T20:57:00.001-08:00

Oil and Acrylic on Drywall .
Merry Christmas Everybody! It's that time of year again. What's Santa bringing YOU ? . . . Here's hoping we all feel the Magic of Christmas .

I'm Thankful for New Paths

2007-11-22T09:40:00.001-08:00

photo by jeff godby
I hope you and yours have a Happy Thanksgiving

Sorry to Mislead !

2007-11-21T19:09:00.000-08:00

I have received some comments here and at work about the magician hands below. Well this is actually a photo of a birthday card. Yes I really like it to but can not claim it. I wasn't thinking when it was posted.Learning as I go here . My apologies younger sis,and to Darla in Georgia, ( who's work is truly outstanding) and all of you who thought I could paint this well. As soon as I find the card again I will give proper credit. Also apologies to whoever painted this for the card company.
Dave

2007-11-20T09:08:00.000-08:00

Hello all. I'm currently working on a pencil portrait for a friend. I'll be posting it here in the coming days.

Comic Books for sale on Ebay. SOLD

2007-11-19T16:28:00.001-08:00

Ebay items

2007-11-19T14:46:00.001-08:00

With the help of ebay, I'm cleaning out the garage. dave-dreamingincolor is also my ebay user name if you would like to look. Who knows what I will run across out there. I am starting with some old comics. Some 60's, 70's and 80's
Marvel , DC, Charlton and others.

Music Player

2007-11-13T21:12:00.000-08:00

Hello and welcome back to my work in progress. The music player is up and running from " Fine Tune" . It is a pretty good variety of some of my favorites. . . Blues , Rock , Beautiful Acoustics , Everything from Johnny to Jimi with 45 randomly selected tracks.
I thought it was a pretty cool feature. Enjoy!

Twins : Original Art

2007-11-10T19:28:00.000-08:00

2007-11-09T15:21:00.001-08:00

To be clear , This is an uploaded photo
and not my work. It IS super cool though

davideo

2007-11-06T10:21:00.000-08:00

Watch the latest videos on YouTube.com

2007-11-05T16:46:00.000-08:00

Hi ! Dave here. Thanks for your patience while I build this site. It will probably be a slow grow as I am learning on the fly here.
Check back from time to time for more artwork , ideas, and . . .
Thanks again,
Dave

2007-10-30T23:10:00.000-07:00

Some People Feel the Rain, Others Just get Wet - Bob Dylan