Hidden Art

I had a lunch date with a friend/client yesterday. She suggested that we meet downtown at Moe's BBQ and visit the art at the federal building. Ok, so maybe others knew about this art, but I had no idea that as a part of the new federal building there was an artist commissioned to create special artwork just for our city and this building.  My friend Amy was on the board to select the artist, so I got a little bonus info on the visit. 

The artwork is on the second floor. The board decided they wanted an artist who could paint realistic portraits and a historical representation of our area. The artist, Caleb, was there working on one of the final paintings and was extremely nice and took a minute to talk with us. He still has two paintings to finish.

I am no art person. I have taken one art history class, visited a few museums, and know very little about the process that goes into painting. But, I know, these paintings are really great.  Caleb did his research. He studied the landscapes he painted, the people he painted, and has truly created lifelike paintings. He has such accurate scenes and the faces are so realistic. The Moundville painting has a gorgeous sky that catches light and looks like a photograph more than something someone has painted.

If you have the chance, stop by and see this fantastic art. All you have to do is tell the guys at the metal detector that you are there to see the art.