As we consider each area of NEB's Fun World we refer back to the story on a continual basis. NEB's garden train needed a station. As I designed it I needed something clever to set the scale properly. I had just the clever solution... The hollowed out tree that forms the centre portion of the station building also offers a handy perch where the garden cat loves to hang out and catch a nap.
Shay loci
In my twenties I made a good living doing pen and ink drawings and limited edition prints. My subject of choice was things that were quickly disappearing. One of my favourite subjects was steam trains, specifically the Shay locomotive. My art work was sold in forty galleries across British Columbia. It's been quite a while since I've done that kind of drawing.
Recently, Norm, a good friend of mine asked me to do a drawing of a Shay locomotive. He and some of his buddies are restoring the locomotive in coming months for the British Columbia Forest Museum. They will produce a limited edition print of the drawing which will be sold to raise funds for the project.
It felt good to go back to my roots and do this kind of drawing once more. But there was a difference for this time I did the drawing digitally, on my iPad.
Unique brew
Neb's Fun World is a full service entertainment centre. After a night of bowling or other fun activities some like to wet their whistle and visit with friends. The new micro brewery will be just the place to do it in style!The owners asked us to come up with a theme that will take this place over the top. The centrepiece is a giant brewing vat, tricked out with some very cool metal and woodwork. All of the room will get this same level of detail. Stay tuned for the unusual ideas to be revealed...
