Freesky Studios

8 hours ago

Freesky Studios posted 7 photos.

Barn #9 Day 3: Final #painting day! I had a lot to do so even though the chilly #Texas morning winds were blowing, I bundled up and became ☆☆" The Paint #Ninja " ☆☆ and set to work...which stalled out a bit when I realized it was my last day in #Hereford and I wanted to eat at Jalisco's again (it was so good). Early lunch order was the "super" #burrito which as you can see was aptly named. I inhaled the thing and rewarded the staff with a little #cow I made from the tin foil it came in. Gonna miss that place. Makes me miss Emilio's back home all the more.
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Belly full, back to painting. I had to #brush #paint the #gradient on this one so I used a multi-cup method and loved the results. It took a bit more time but we'll worth it. I worked into the night and finished right as Mr. Steve Olson came by to do some work, right before midnight. So glad I got the opportunity to have those last moments to visit,with him and hang out before I took off. Such a humble, hard working, honest, God fearing man who I am glad to have met and now call a friend.
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As I was packing up I realized #Angus was hiding in the car this whole job. I think the high winds and dust scared him a little. Can't say I blame him. Maybe he'll enjoy better weather at the next one.
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So, all packed up, down the road we headed. 3 hour drive to Childress, TX and barn #10. Another late night painting and driving in the Texas #panhandle. Pretty sweet.

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Freesky Studios

1 day ago

Freesky Studios added 11 new photos — in Hereford, Texas.

Day 2 Barn #9: Didn't get much #painting done because of the high winds but when you pull up and Mr. Knoll is roasting up 300 #jalapenopoppers next to you, painting can wait (and yes, they were #bacon wrapped and delicious). After Steve "addressed the @brandthebarn media" he spoke and answered #angus questions from a crowd of seasoned chefs that came from all over the US to learn more about @certifiedangusbeef and his role in breeding and selling the product that they deliver. It was fascinating to witness and learn alongside these chefs all that goes into breeding, raising and delivering top of the line Angus #beef. I was blown away (almost literally a few times). After a quick tour of the #ranch, we headed into town for an amazing #cowboy #steak dinner prepared by the amazing @cowboykentrollins (will post a video of him telling a story about how he hurt his arm shortly...Cowboy to the core). The steaks he cooked were incredible, massive and delicious. Oh my goodness. Such a pleasure meeting him, his wife and the crew.

To top my day off, as I was driving in, I came upon an actual, true to life #cattle drive. I tried to get some good #video of it. Kinda tough while driving but i will post that as well. #brandthebarn #signpainting #signage #alwayshandpaint #agriculture #farmlife #ranchlife #Texas #panhandle #hereford ... See MoreSee Less

Freesky Studios

3 days ago

Freesky Studios posted 6 photos.

Barn #9 Day 1: Met up with Mr. and Mrs. and Grandma Knoll (pronounced "kuh-null" folks) at 2 Bar Angus. Another wonderful family. Had a great time visiting and setting up to #paint "the metal monster" on their property while Steve loaded up a little "scrap" metal they had lying around.

Before arriving I had to stop and take some pics of this old rusted truck and water tank. So #picturesque with the #Texas sky. The fields, although dry as a bone are just gorgeous and I have seen more #pheasant here than I have seen total in my life in Illinois. Just gorgeous.

With the high winds calming down that evening, I painted through the night and called it quits around 4am. I have learned on this trip "You have to take what the good Lord gives you." and today He gave me a #peaceful cool Texas night to paint by. Could not have asked for more...

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Freesky Studios

4 days ago

Freesky Studios posted 7 photos.

Day 4 Barn #8 Gorgeous 70 degree weather hanging out in the shade #painting and visiting with the @brandthebarn team made today something special. Got to enjoy the day, take my time and just paint. Being the first "flat" surface for this campaign, i really took my time and worked that #gradient so it came out as smooth as silk. Really like the outcome.

Really just a gorgeous day. What more could I ask for? How about a little car warmed pizza and yummy amber bock #Texas brew? (My bud, Brian did pick me up a massive burger that afternoon). Thanks for hanging out with me, guys! Great way to finish up a job for such a loving and hospitable family.

I tossed in a photo of Mr. #Longhorn as well...I am in Texas.

#barnart #angus #beef #logo #signage #signpainting #alwayshandpaint #agriculture #farmlife #ranchlife #branding #certifiedangusbeef #barn #farm #brandthebarn @ Hereford, Texas ... See MoreSee Less

Freesky Studios

6 days ago

Freesky Studios posted 6 photos.

Day #3 Barn #8 - With 30 to 50 MPH winds again, painting had to be put on hold but I managed to sneak in a few hours work late last night to have something for everyone to see. The Olson family put together a wonderful lunch with a smoked "petite something" beef as the main course that was amazing! Paired great with cheesy potatoes, salad, rolls, great conversation with neighbors and friends and Ginger's key lime pie for dessert. Oh man...I am not worthy!

The Olsons have 7 grandsons who were perfect gentlemen and helpers the entire afternoon. I had a ball talking with them and watching them climb all over everything in their spurs and boots. So cute. Ended the day with a tour of the ranch property where Steve pointed out the home his mother was born in (see photo) in 1938. Imagine West Texas during the depression / dustbowl living there. Incredible.

Now I am off to do laundry, grab some dinner and rest and finish up painting tomorrow...

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