Location Scouting: Druid Hill Park

You can enter into the back of Druid Hill Park from right next to the building with all the drapey power lines in that last photograph. Just like the industrial spaces this space feels both manicured and overgrown in different places. I like the combination of the isolated natural elements like trees with things that feel distinctly park-like, like benches and old stone steps. Terry talked a lot about "recycling" or reusing those elements by turning the physical infrastructure of the park into art- if only for just a little while.

bench at the disc golf course

stone steps

hill with tree

back view of bluff

bike path switchback

Location Scouting: Behind Clipper Mill

The following images are from old industrial spaces currently housing light industry and artist studios. If we decide to work in these spaces we'll have to ask permission. I think getting the permission is fairly likely since we won't be doing anything permanent to the structures, but I'm not even sure where to begin tracking down whom to talk to for each location.

power lines

green building

bluff

bluff and landing

bluff and truck

concrete windows

rusted thing with pegs 1

It was at this spot that Terry first started talking about "recycling" the objects. Taking stuff that has been abandoned and turning it into art. This seems important and might help us make a decision about locations.

rusted thing with pegs 2

trailer

ramp

gray building

bridge

glass windows

view from clipper mill drive

old clipper mill

Christine's Sketchbook-April

Terry and I decided that our next step should be to take a walk to scout locations. I use my sketchbook for lots of things; drawing, collecting images and gluing them in, brainstorming, taking notes, writing down thoughts, and getting organized. Here's my notes from a few nights before we went location scouting. 

I saw these images of tulip fields in the Netherlands and I just love how color alters the landscape. My time in Iowa would have been even better if corn grew like this. The cat and hat drawings are from Mr. Tillman.

This is the big to do list that I made after the we went location scouting. I'm big into making lists while working on big projects. When you don't see the end product for months this reminds me that I'm making progress and keeps me motivated.