Tallgrass at the Crossroad-Post Private Opening

Well, first of all the H&R Block Grand Opening was incredible. I had the privilege to meet some of the artists that had a piece or two in the collection. The view from the eighteenth floor was quite remarkable. I felt like I was in John Hancock's building in Chicago. They went all out giving the building an impressive and motivating place to work. I felt like I was in Epcot Center in Orlando minus the rides and the mascots. I even ran into a friend of mine who was with his African group providing some African music to all.

Anyway, my piece of Big Muddy III I finished this year was up in the 18th floor, supposedly the executive level. What a treat. I was just happy that they were impressed with the painting and was proud to own it.

Okay it was 6.30pm, time to head over to the last event of the night, the Tallgrass of the Crossroads' private opening. Students and parents were there. You should've seen how proud both the students and parents were. I ran into most of the students I had during the field trip. We shoke hands, shared a few laughs and I made them tell me all about their creative process. It was great! Their parents were so greatful and had only good things to say about their child's experience.

Needless say, the night was an incredible success!!!!! Half of the students' work were sold. Red 'SOLD' stickers were infestiing the sparkless white walls. I was so happy and proud of everyone who contributed. At the end of the night I learned that one of my pieces sold. It was the one that almost never made it to the show. Thanks Beth for the phone call and demanding me to have a Flint Hills related piece in the show. It was all good.

Ended the night at Blue Koi, sharing stories with a friend over some dumplings and bubble tea. YUMMM!!!

Time to veg out.... PEACE!!!

Flint Hills' piece

After looking through the images I have collected on the day when I was at the Flint Hills, This one stuck out at me. In the image I captured, the things that were intriguing to me were the almost vanishing hills in the background and the path in the foreground that led my eye to the very back of the greenery. I was moved by the depth I was seeing in the image.

Well, the exhibition is TONIGHT! I can't wait. I cannot wait to see what the students I had during the field trip had came up with. Most of all, it will be great to see them and quite the honor to share an exhibition with all of them. It'll be a great show!!!!!!

But first I am off to H&R Block Grand Opening in KC downtown. I am excited to see the artwork they purchased from my show.......

Unity Village 2006

Me at Unity Village Aug.2006

Earlier this summer, Paul Dorrell met up with me at Unity Village in Lee Summit, MO to share some light with me and inspire me. This was a month before my big opening. I found a place of peace and much inspiration. The campus was filled with amazing architectural designs and positive energy.

I will always remember to visit the Village to find peace, comfort and a prayer if needed. There I also saw a labyrinth in one of their parking lots. Its a meditative maze, simple, painted with white paint on asphalt. They come in different shapes and sizes.

Lastly, they have beautiful gardens especially the rose garden.

Kelli's Wedding

What a beautiful Dress and Bride!!!!!!!






Kelli's wedding was held on Sept. 23rd. It was an intimate reception. The ceremony was held outdoors under perfect weather. It was during a sunset which made everything shimmered like they were made out of Gold. Kelli and Ian was happy. We were proud and happy for Kelli.

Heres Latin Rhythm, her second family coming out showing her support and wishing her all the best and all the happiness that she deserves.

During the reception, I also ran into my college buddy Jason Simonds whom I haven't seen in almost two years. He was the photographer. It was good to see him, doing what he does best. The food was great. It was a buffet of salad, rolls, fried chicken, briskets, potatoes, and the best in my opinion, the veggie lasagna.

We danced the night away to a live band. It was fun. It wasn't salsa all night but towards the end we were jammin to all the Salsa music that Kelli played during that evening.

All the guys crowded around Kelli to give her a special dance. She was beautiful that night. It couldn't have been any better. Congratulations Kelli!!!!!!!!!!
With us, we have our lovely ladies. From left: Rachel, Katie, Leah, Donna, Lindsey and Kristina.

Cruises | Exotic excursions illustration

An illustration that was published on Sunday Oct 1st, 2006

I don't get many opportunities to Design the Travel cover with my illustration as the lead art so here it is and it turned out great. Not too bad for two days of work.

It started out traditionally with line work that was redrawn with Photoshop over my pencils.

I intended this piece to be digital to kill some drying time. Normally it would be painted. I am still exploring possibilities in the digital world even though I dislike spending my creative time looking at something knowing for a long period of time that would deterioriate my eyes.

Enjoy!

For more pages that I have designed, check out:-

http://www.newspagedesigner.com/portfolios/portfolio1.php?UserID=6384

Looking Ahead (Nov. workshop)

Another edition of Dance Like Nobody's Watching

Here is my next promo card design project for www.kcsalsa.com

I was a little tired of designing another flyer with two people dancing so I wanted challenge and intrigue the readers with a more conceptual piece. Hope you like!!!!!!!

For more samples of my work, checkout www.allanchow.com

Dance Like Nobody's Watching

Flyer design by Lindsey Bridges and Allan Chow.

KcSalsa.com celebrating their 4th year of inspiring people to dance in Kansas City this weekend with them were four renowned instructors such as Psyon D. Scott from D.C, Maricza Valentin from Chitown, Marquita Bianca from Virgina Beach and Jorge Alvarez from Puerto Rico originally but lives in Chicago.

We had over 60 students attending from Lincoln Nebraska and Columbia Missouri. The party after the first day of the worshop was off the hook. Great FOOD, DRINKS, MUSIC by our very own DJ Rumbero (Johnny), the best Salsa DJ in Kansas City and some amazing dancing. It was held at Josue's house. He refinished his deck just a day before the party and managed to host this great Salsa party. The night was almost still. A gentle breeze kept all the sizzling hot dancers cool while they danced the night away.

The last day of the workshop was taught by my dearest friends Maricza and Jorge for Chicago. They were great. It was organized, fun for beginners and challenging in a great way for more seasoned dancers like myself. They were great role models. Students gathered around and shared a few words with the instructors and ended the workshop with a group picture, hugs and goodbyes. ( I am there....just holding the camera and taking the picture)

I think Kansas City just had an informal Salsa Congresso. Until the next time.....