tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post9151367986234662261..comments2023-10-25T02:14:11.431-07:00Comments on Living Vicuriously, aka Pasadena Daily Photo, has moved.: Theme Day: Public TransportationPetrea Burchardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-77567707032108926852013-06-12T22:02:43.228-07:002013-06-12T22:02:43.228-07:00She's one of southern California's treasur...She's one of southern California's treasures, Beckynot. We're lucky to know her.Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-66429387388895745392013-06-12T19:37:37.329-07:002013-06-12T19:37:37.329-07:00She's come out! And her work is pretty.She's come out! And her work is pretty.beckynothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13865111299997729640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-10122861500497340782010-11-03T10:13:14.265-07:002010-11-03T10:13:14.265-07:00I loved this! I love the bus, and I loved reading...I loved this! I love the bus, and I loved reading about the process. I'm sorry the tile mosaics were eliminated though because that was just lovely. She is so amazingly talented and accomplished.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08668487489667818687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-33588841731522348982010-11-02T12:53:21.226-07:002010-11-02T12:53:21.226-07:00Thank you, Keith.
And from an email from PA: &quo...Thank you, Keith.<br /><br />And from an email from PA: "that structure that people are guessing at is city hall too. I did a little bit of collage work on that CH structure (sticking all the domes into a tight space for compositional reasons)."Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-69823546234994256882010-11-02T11:53:08.968-07:002010-11-02T11:53:08.968-07:00PA never ceases to amaze me. I think this is my n...PA never ceases to amaze me. I think this is my new favorite among your posts, Petrea.Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16311186383950809907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-37823965439728629112010-11-02T08:30:56.196-07:002010-11-02T08:30:56.196-07:00Mister Earl, I think you're referring to a cou...Mister Earl, I think you're referring to a council in somewhere other than Pasadena?<br /><br />Thanks, everybody. This is the post that keeps on giving! <br /><br />PA worked hard on these designs and I'm sure we're only seeing the tip of the iceberg here in terms of her efforts. The scans don't show the different media--paint, ink, cut-and-paste, etc. that PA used to put things them together. The "rejected" designs are works of art themselves.Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-48009667518087882952010-11-02T00:51:00.749-07:002010-11-02T00:51:00.749-07:00That is just so super. Thank you for posting the s...That is just so super. Thank you for posting the scans and artists' information. It makes it that much more enjoyable and makes us better able to appreciate the thought and process behind the finished bus design. Kudos!<br />-KimKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687351187791689224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-65937081881100303472010-11-02T00:14:52.489-07:002010-11-02T00:14:52.489-07:00Kudos to PA for her wonderful work and to you for ...Kudos to PA for her wonderful work and to you for synthesizing in a way that was great fun to read.<br />I don't know what the building might be, but I'm pretty sure it's not the Reid Adobe. That was in another rancho/city.Latino Heritagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13184286331105672582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-86617771600946316082010-11-01T23:06:49.642-07:002010-11-01T23:06:49.642-07:00I'm sorry I'm so late. I'm a big fan o...I'm sorry I'm so late. I'm a big fan of PA's blog so I was delighted to see this post. It's a fascinating journey into her creative process. I love those beautiful tiles! But the finished bus is fabulous too. <br /><br />Kudos to PA for her incredible artwork, and to you, Petrea, for such a great tribute. You're both Pasadena treasures.Susan Campisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07255628787592008617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-78195174056827905742010-11-01T21:54:39.590-07:002010-11-01T21:54:39.590-07:00I thought the Bull was to honor the City Council.I thought the Bull was to honor the City Council.Mister Earlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18405041951237611622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-38881681804815421472010-11-01T21:09:18.900-07:002010-11-01T21:09:18.900-07:00Nathalie, if you haven't been to Tash's Pa...Nathalie, if you haven't been to Tash's Palos Verdes Daily Photo before, you'll like it.<br /><br />Gina, I agree. The ARTS buses truly belong to Pasadena.<br /><br />Speedway, the Colorado Street Bridge is often used in films and TV. The unfortunate truth is that it's often used for suicide as well. Other places would be easier--you have to climb some high barriers to get over the side. But perhaps the bridge over the Arroyo draws people with some meaning only they can know.<br /><br />You're welcome, Dianne. It's been a pleasure. I had an email from Liz earlier this evening and she has enjoyed the response, too.Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-37408083868066291412010-11-01T20:57:07.198-07:002010-11-01T20:57:07.198-07:00Thanks, Petrea and Pasadena Adjacent. Very fun and...Thanks, Petrea and Pasadena Adjacent. Very fun and informative.Dianne Emleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09041482448705860140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-43900217686852721272010-11-01T19:28:27.311-07:002010-11-01T19:28:27.311-07:00I just love decorated buses, adding a bit of color...I just love decorated buses, adding a bit of color and whimsy to the cityscape. Interesting too, that the art work is printed onto an adhesive backed, vinyl skin which is then transferred onto the surface of the bus. Though the skills of the sign painter has fallen by the wayside, this technology has given us more colorful, intricate designs that can be easily replaced, as needed. (Watch a NASCAR race to see the designs on the cars change from week to week).<br /><br />As for Suicide, er, Colorado Street Bridge, a friend e-mailed me earlier this spring that he'd taken his dog for a walk at the Arroyo, but the pathway had been blocked by police because someone had elected to take a "shortcut" from the bridge to the pathway. So, he and his dog returned to the car, went someplace else. Then, a few weeks ago, I saw Suicide Bridge in a scene on "The Closer," as a site where someone had pushed a car over the embankment to kill the driver. "Homicide Bridge?"Speedwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16294062505751359294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-51521257304889036712010-11-01T16:44:41.082-07:002010-11-01T16:44:41.082-07:00Thanks for the insight...
I always smile when I s...Thanks for the insight...<br /><br />I always smile when I see one of the artful ARTS buses. The art makes the buses seem more human, more a part of the city (as opposed to the metro buses plastered with advertisements).Ginahttp://www.mendolo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-30097323770793810872010-11-01T16:06:11.352-07:002010-11-01T16:06:11.352-07:00Petrea, the photo itself was fun enough but the st...Petrea, the photo itself was fun enough but the story behind the bus's design is absolutely fascinating. Thanks for telling it!<br />I'm off to follow the link to Tash's blog now.Nathalie H.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16806509041466785588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-84720744365487590132010-11-01T15:50:26.933-07:002010-11-01T15:50:26.933-07:00The more I read your comments, the happier I am. P...The more I read your comments, the happier I am. PA too, I think. It's a joy to know when others are interested in your work. I hope you all checked out the link to Tash's blog. That is a spectacular work of art.Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-61269823293916982722010-11-01T15:47:08.848-07:002010-11-01T15:47:08.848-07:00Love this!!! Thanks for the great story... and tha...Love this!!! Thanks for the great story... and thank you Liz for sharing your process!!! This bus is gorgeous and I'm sooo pleased to know the artist who did it!!!Shannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01608168607510299123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-54388716643694486682010-11-01T12:35:04.107-07:002010-11-01T12:35:04.107-07:00Very cool! I love Pasadena and it's stuff like...Very cool! I love Pasadena and it's stuff like this that makes it so lovable.Janet M Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15927469354253835774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-6659058874476693912010-11-01T11:08:54.658-07:002010-11-01T11:08:54.658-07:00Great post!Great post!Patrizzi Intergarlicticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16047084173908563600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-90141021470526570112010-11-01T11:06:43.093-07:002010-11-01T11:06:43.093-07:00This is so exquisite, I am almost speechless. LOV...This is so exquisite, I am almost speechless. LOVE IT!!! Must go properly ooh and ahh over at PA's blog.Laurie Alleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14460272282273523408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-8178497274726973022010-11-01T10:57:32.002-07:002010-11-01T10:57:32.002-07:00I don't know what that building is, Bellis. PA...I don't know what that building is, Bellis. PA, is it the Hugo Reid Adobe, maybe?<br /><br />Susan, I particularly agree with you about the tile.<br /><br />You're welcome, PA. I'm glad you're happy with it.<br /><br />I'm now at liberty to tell you that Pasadena Adjacent's name is Elizabeth Garrison. She and her partner Victor Henderson have created numerous works of public art around southern California. Watch for them.<br /><br />Tash did a great post about <a href="http://palosverdesdailyphoto.blogspot.com/2009/10/elizabeth-garrison-victor-henderson.html" rel="nofollow">their work at Fire Station #5</a> in Westchester.<br /><br />I'm going to put that in the post, too.Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-84991218779170976632010-11-01T09:36:40.348-07:002010-11-01T09:36:40.348-07:00Woah, now that is a great story! Great work, PA, ...Woah, now that is a great story! Great work, PA, and excellent job covering it, Petrea.ben widemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10010635436712076159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-28505344229279739162010-11-01T09:29:39.748-07:002010-11-01T09:29:39.748-07:00Cool bus. Nice presentation of PA's creative v...Cool bus. Nice presentation of PA's creative vision and subsequent municipal reactions to the ideas. Good to see the process.d53https://www.blogger.com/profile/18166426685433307957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-67042531797046365842010-11-01T09:14:15.720-07:002010-11-01T09:14:15.720-07:00This was so fascinating to see the process.
I ne...This was so fascinating to see the process. <br /><br />I never noticed that Rodin's feet were soaking in the river. So happy that humorous touch wasn't edited out. <br /><br />I love the tile on one of the versions and wish that could have stayed.Susan Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12178330935523896363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-21433102102946481202010-11-01T08:35:18.138-07:002010-11-01T08:35:18.138-07:00PA's art is truly beautiful. And funny - I lik...PA's art is truly beautiful. And funny - I like seeing Rodin's feet dipped in the Arroyo Seco. What's the small building under City Hall, slightly to the left? Is it The Old Mill? <br /><br />Have the ARTS buses really been running since 1994? I've never seen this one, so I hope they didn't paint over it.Bellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10168550139269893109noreply@blogger.com