More Monkeys

 © Ellen Blonder, © Steve Coleman

Here's a shot of the room I'm working in, filled with Steve Coleman's amazing art. The monkeys I'm painting are in the blue spaces at the top of the columns.

  © Ellen Blonder, © Steve Coleman

This is a close-up of the top of the column in the room shot.

  © Ellen Blonder, © Steve Coleman

Here's a better photo of the second guy.

 © Ellen Blonder, © Steve Coleman

And this is today's work.

Monkeys in Progress

 © Ellen Blonder, © Steve Coleman

I'm enjoying a collaborative treat, working with artist Steve Coleman on his anteroom interior at 142 Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley, California. He's working on covering every square inch of the theater in his over-the-top style. My small contribution is three monkey scenes on blue faux-insets. Above is my tissue sketch taped in place, ready to transfer to the board underneath.

  © Ellen Blonder, © Steve Coleman

Here is the finished first painting in place at the top of the wall.

 © Ellen Blonder, © Steve Coleman

The second painting is nearly done, but the light was fading and I was losing my edge. I'll add final touches tomorrow when I can look at this with fresh eyes.