Our Adorable Artist

Yesterday Judy, our muralist, got some help from a little artist.

Eric's sister-in-law, Kimberly, has been helping Judy paint the mural scenes in the exhibit. Yesterday she brought along her daughter, who by the way is adorable! Her name is Aylee and she kept busy by painting her own little mural for us.

I think the elephant is precious. If we could figure out an elephant and Lincoln tie for the exhibit I think we'd almost have to leave it in there.

Lincoln Exhibit Mural

We now have an artist that is painting murals in the Lincoln Exhibit.

Ms. Judy Powers is from Mt. Vernon and she's a wonderful artist. I was privileged enough to see some of her previous works of art. She painted a lovely mural at the Western Ribeye in Evansville, Indiana. You may check out some of the murals she's painted on her website.

We've asked Judy to paint a battlefield scene, as well as a scene that will be located in the portion of the exhibit that contains President Lincoln's office. It is a view from the window over his desk of the Lincoln monument being constructed.

Below is a snapshot of what Judy has painted so far on the battlefield scene.

So Judy doesn't have to drive back and forth all the way to Mt. Vernon she's been bunking with Melissa at our visitors bureau. I think she's been cooking dinner too! What a sweet deal!

I'll keep you updated with new photos of the murals as it progresses come along!

HH Conference

Today and tomorrow Crystal, from the Spencer County VB, and I are attending the Hoosier Hospitality Conference in Indianapolis.

So far today my seminars have been great; very helpful. A lot of the seminars this year are focused on social media and tech trends. Right up my alley!

Have A Seat

Since it was nice today I spent a little time outside snapping some scenic shots. While I was up by the theater itself I noticed a tree that had been damaged during the ice storm.

It looked unique so I had to snap a picture and share!




It cracked from the weight of the ice and the limb had to be removed.

Where they cut the limb it makes it look a little like a seat. Don't you think? So maybe it isn't super comfy, but Abe roughed it ... we can too right?

How about we put it here?

"Let's see ... I think we should put that here. Or wait ... what do you think?"

I can't help teasing the guys that work on the exhibit. They laughed because today is the first time they say they've not seen me in high heels.

No offers to help ... whew!



This is the wall in the Lincoln Exhibit that you see on your left as you enter. I think it looks nice; they're moving along smoothly. I'm pretty thrilled that I didn't have to help with the chinking ... that stuff can get messy. And it is hard to remove from your hair; trust me, I know.


That lovely thing he's holding is a nail gun. I didn't get too close in case they weren't fans of me taking pictures. I'd say they're used to me darting in and out by now.

Before and After

This morning when I arrived the lovely gents that are upgrading the electric at the amphitheatre were removing the cluster of sound equipment that was suspended above the stage.

Before the cluster was removed I grabbed the camera and took a few before and after shots.

Before

After

And then they ride off into the sunset on the Genie S-85!!
Okay, so maybe it isn't the sunset, but still.

That Genie looks like a fun ride!

Still hard at work ...

The lovely gents working on the Lincoln exhibit are still hard at work. I think they've been here every day this week. So far they've only had one small problem with the furnace dying ... which was repaired and now they're back at it. Hanging drywall and mudding.

I tiptoed around and snapped a quick photo.


Bob jokingly asked if I planned to help ... high heels and all. Unfortunately I'd left my tool belt at home. Maybe next time.