A month? More like a year. There has been so much that has happened to me on my first month here on Steem it. A lot of learnings, discoveries and definitely opportunities.
Everyday, night and day, I never spent so much time thinking about what to do next. Because, everytime I do something here on Steem it, it really drives me to do more and more. Apparently, you'll be rewarded just by posting blogs. You can just see your wallet getting fat, and no platform could offer such thing side from Steem it.
Now, I'm celebrating my first month here on Steem it and I want to feed your eyes with an exhibition, a mural painting process as promised. First here on Steem it. So, guys. Brace yourself cause it's gonna be a rough ride.
A Mural Painting Process
THE LITTLE COFFEE FARMER
You might had checked out the Pre Mural Illustration for this piece on my past post. If not, please refer to this link below.
https://busy.org/@ianceaz/a-pre-mural-design-illustration-process-little-coffee-farmer
Now, let us begin the process
This was meant to be painted on a 20 foot wall of a cafe and bar, an establishment which is still under construction as we speak. So, before the establishment's opening, I bumped in to make this mural painting.
Took me 4 nights to finish this piece, some corners were difficult to access, but I still managed to finish the piece despite of severe fatigueness. Made it out with courage and a strong heart and thankful enough for not having any injuries or fall during the process. It was risky but it was all worth it.
Night 1
Started off with a sketch using colored chalks
Since the wall was already primered with flat white waterbased latex paint, I proceeded with mixing colors with the same type of paint.
Coloring
The first nights of every mural process is the most critical among the rest of the nights or day. Becausr you have to prep the wall and secure the sketches at thesame time accomplish your color mixings.
Take note of the words IMPROVISE, ADAPT, OVERCOME. because later on, the difficulty of your work won't be a problem anymore until you coup up with your own terrain.
Night 2
As you can see, I covered more colors than of the 1st night. I already adapted to my own environment and managed to figure out personal reflexes along the process as well as depending on my own instinct.
Night 3
On the 2nd night, I finally filled all the colors on the piece, checked it out if it was what all I have desired and checked if there were few corners that were needed to be recoated. Fortunately, it was all okey. Now I proceeded with the outline.
This was the moment of truth. The final wave of the process
I couldn't finish the whole outlining process for one night. I was too exhausted. Experienced over fatigueability, I felt it like my bones and muscles were crushing I, I just couldn't do it.
I needed one more night. Went home, rested then came back.
Finally, Night 4. The final night.
I just took lil' courage, even tho my whole body was soar, I pushed my self to finish the piece.
As I was finishing the outline process, I didn't notice that I was already close to completing the whole piece. It felt like the final moments was like a countdown.
When I finally finished the last of the leaves, I looked up on the wall. And I realised that I made it. I finished the piece.
Tossed my middle finger on the wall! I was like "Fuck you wall! I made you a painting! And you got nothing to do about it! Cause you suck! And I rock!". You can't blame me, it was the most exhausting project I had for a very long time.
I was like "Damn, I can't believe I finished this bitch."
Sorry for my language, I guess I do have my rights, coz I owned the challenge.
This was the highlights of this piece after it was done
Before I will be showing you the whole piece, please kindly check out these posts were I stated and printed some photos of the piece in progress.
Here are the links:
https://busy.org/@ianceaz/work-in-progress-the-little-coffee-farmer-mural
https://busy.org/@ianceaz/almost-there-the-little-coffee-farmer-mural
Now, the steel pipes were all removed, this is now the moment all have been waiting for.
Behold! The complete mural piece!
THE LITTLE COFFEE FARMER
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
For those you who didn't knew. I worked on my Mural paintings 12-14 hours a day. Here's why. I believed that getting paid on a result is much more rewarding than getting paid per hour. I believe there is much more commitment and obvious dedication to work especially when others would credit your hardwork. Gaining more respect and honor for every work you finish.
Gives me the drive to go further.
That'll be all for now Steemians! It's been a good month for me here on steem it. Hopefully, the next days would be better and I promise to do more, exert more effort for you guys.
Peace be with you and more power to all Steem members!
XOXO
WOW! Massive project and very cool end result. Looks like the rough back-breaking hours of work paid off 😊
I'm just here thanking God that nothing happened to me during the process. Still can't believe I did it! And thank you so much for appreciating my work! Haha
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Hahahaha. Awesome!
😂😂😂
Congrats on your first month anniversary!
Thankksss looking forward for more months to come haha
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This is just amazing bro
Thankss bro. It was such a great relief just by typing this post. Cause I know it's done! And I know I got home safe and sound. Haha!
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STOP@ianceaz - interesting to see all the work and the process - thanks!
Thhaaanksss
Congratulations to your first month mate! Really dope illustration you did there.
Thank you so much!
beautiful ...nice work
Thank you so muchhh
Wow! This is an amazing mural! Before I get ahead of it, happy first month anniversary! I know, it's exciting to actually post on steemit and be involved.. not just for money, but because I know there will be real interactions unlike on other platforms. Most people wouldn't be bothered to do more than clicking "like" or "upvote" button. It annoys me. Haha.
Anyways, your mural result is wonderful! A perfect style to go on the wall - I'm sure all bypassers will appreciate it. I only wish I could be there too. The colors are happy and cheerful without being overdone. It's just perfect. :) I'm glad I found you because now I can follow you for your future posts.
Cheers!
Dm7
Thhhaaankkss
beautifull illustration, bro
Thanks bro
Really amazing process, and I like the finished piece too - great work!
Thankyou so muchh
Awesome. Thanks for taking so many progress pictures. “Like woah!”
Thaaankssss
Good work @ianceaz!
Thankyouu
I dont even know you, but reading your post I feel so proud of you!! It is incredable, and so endearing! I LOVE this little ladies shades! So much work you put it in, worth it! The restaurant is gonna love it
Thank you so much! Please follow me for more artwork updates!
I have been for a bit <3