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Monthly Archives: May 2014

05/16/14 – From the Archives

A 1978  Pageant of the Masters recreation of the Egyptian Temple of Ramses at Abu Simbel. Don and Doug Williamson designed and built the set. What a magnificent job they did! This monumental sculpture is also a part of 2014 Pageant line-up. Apropos of this year’s theme 'the Art Detective', Technical Director/Designer Richard Hill and [...]

2016-11-22T19:34:37-08:00May 16, 2014|Directors Blog|

05/09/14 – Detective Set

This is a rough sketch I made for a set design for our opening credits video for "THE ART DETECTIVE." It's how I communicate my ideas to Richard Hill (Technical Director). Richard (Butch) Hill had a faux brick wall constructed in our studios and then over several weeks I “dressed” the set using furniture, books [...]

2016-11-22T19:34:45-08:00May 09, 2014|Directors Blog|

05/07/14- Jurying the Art Show

This is a busy time of year at the Festival of Arts. Everyone is preparing and getting things ready for the summer. For the Exhibits Department our work begins the instant the previous summer ends by accepting applications from artists hoping to join the troves of successful artists who already show their works.

2016-11-22T19:26:57-08:00May 07, 2014|Festival Blog|

05/02/2014 – A Novel Inspiration

Recently read Mildred Pierce by James M. Cain. Wonderful story! Also a great movie with Joan Crawford. His work is mentioned in this year’s Pageant “The ART Detective.” He must have spent some time in Laguna Beach as the main character in Mildred Pierce operates a restaurant here. Also mentioned in the novel is Victor [...]

2016-11-22T19:27:20-08:00May 02, 2014|Directors Blog|