Opening Act

This just in: I've been so busy with the cow that I didn't even realize that Jesse and I are opening for the upcomming Tara Leigh Cobble concert. The posters have been up for a couple weeks and I didn't even notice on them!You can expect at least one of Jesse's original songs and a few favorites... maybe even our own version of a U2 song. I'm still waiting to see what Jesse has up his sleeve. Come on out to Christ's Church of Amherst at 7pm on Sunday, May 7. You definitely won't want to miss hearing and meeting Tara. This is her second time visiting Christ's Church, and she has this amazing knack of learning everybody's names and putting them into one of her songs!

Day 10 - April 22

OPTICOW ILLUSION 42
Originally uploaded by Lisa Andreasen.

Opticow came a long way today. I worked on and off from about 10:30 am to 4:30 PM. The Telegraph sent over a writer and photographer today to do an article about the Cow Parade, and they wanted to see me in action, so I still made a lot of headway talking while I worked. It was a pleasant relaxed interview. I have no idea when the article will run, but I'll keep you posted.

SIDE 2 BEGINS

OPTICOW ILLUSION 32
Originally uploaded by Lisa Andreasen.

Back to a nearly blank canvas, but most of the hard work is done. I'm so glad the legs are done!

be sure to check the photo page so see the slideshow and the turning of the cow!

Day 9 - April 18

OPTICOW ILLUSION 31
Originally uploaded by Lisa Andreasen.

Black horns it is! Thanks for all the feedback. Side one is finally finished, although a few key elements like udders and tails don't show up in the picture now that they are painted black.

Now it's time to turn the cow... more to come.

HORN POLL - BLACK OR WHITE?

OPTICOW - BLACK OR WHITE POLL
Originally uploaded by Lisa Andreasen.

It's your turn to help me art direct OPTICOW ILLUSION. Do you think the horns should be white or black? Let me know what you think!

Check out my photo page if you want to see the photo larger. And don't forget to go to the Cow Parade set and choose "View Slideshow" to see the time lapse progression.

Day 8 - April 16

OPTICOW ILLUSION 30
Originally uploaded by Lisa Andreasen.

The first side is finally finished! The second side is still quite bare, so check back for the second chapter.

Special thanks to my mom for painting the black on the hooves, tail and udders to help keep things moo-ving along. Working on the cow was a speacial treat this evening. After a great church service this morning and dinner with friends and family I headed to work on the cow. Jesse (my wonderful husband) serenaded with acoustic guitar and my mom helped paint while dad critiqued from his lazy-boy. It was a whole family affair.

P.S. Amber, Erik, Tim and Cynthia, we really missed having you for Easter dinner.

Soon to come... The turning of the cow.

Day 7 - April 15

Sorry, no picture for today. I feel like an auto meachanic working on the undercarriage... there is progress none-the-less. Thanks for checking in. More to come.

Day 6 - April 9

OPTICOW ILLUSION 28
Originally uploaded by Lisa Andreasen.

Moo-ving along.