Views of the Neighborhood – Things I Missed

September 15, 2019 · by John W. Howell · in Views of the Neighborhood · 56 Comments

Last week I ran a post on the art of Lakeway. I missed a few pieces, so I want to give you an update.

This is a bronze sculpture and shows two playing chess and is titled “The Game” by artist Robert Homes. It is out in front of the Justice Center.

A better shot of the chessboard.

I liked the backside of this guy.

Also by the Justice Center is the Peace Officers memorial. Dedicated to those who serve the community.

A bronze work titled “Bald Eagle.” By artist S. David

Here is a more extended shot of the installation which is in front of City Hall

Billy and the butterfly net. Billy is on Lakeway Boulevard in the Florence Newton sculpture garden.

Hope you enjoyed the pick-ups.

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56 comments

Gwen M. Plano · September 15, 2019 - 4:20 am ·

Thank you for sharing these photos, John. The Game is amazing, captivating. The other sculptures are incredible as well. How wonderful to live in an area where the arts are celebrated! Enjoy the day! 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · September 15, 2019 - 8:10 am ·
  
  I think we are blessed. Thank you, Gwen
  
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patriciaruthsusan · September 15, 2019 - 4:23 am ·

Lovely pictures, John. I hope you have a great, productive week ahead. 🙂 — Suzanne

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1. John W. Howell · September 15, 2019 - 8:10 am ·
  
  I hope you do as well, Suzanne. Thank you.
  
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Jill Weatherholt · September 15, 2019 - 4:56 am ·

These are such great sculptures. I love the Bald Eagle. Thanks for sharing, John. Have a peaceful Sunday!

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1. John W. Howell · September 15, 2019 - 8:09 am ·
  
  You as well, Jill. Thanks for reading and the comment.
  
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aFrankAngle · September 15, 2019 - 4:58 am ·

Love the two aliens playing chess.

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1. John W. Howell · September 15, 2019 - 8:09 am ·
  
  They look like aliens, don’t they?
  
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Charles Yallowitz · September 15, 2019 - 5:21 am ·

Love the eagle one. Those are always cool.

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1. John W. Howell · September 15, 2019 - 8:08 am ·
  
  It is very cool. Thanks, Charles.
  
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GP Cox · September 15, 2019 - 5:33 am ·

I especially like the bald eagle!!

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1. John W. Howell · September 15, 2019 - 8:07 am ·
  
  Me too. Thanks, GP
  
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Writer Lori · September 15, 2019 - 6:12 am ·

I so admire a community that invests in public art! A beautiful selection…

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1. John W. Howell · September 15, 2019 - 8:06 am ·
  
  I have to agree, Lori
  
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Fictionophile · September 15, 2019 - 7:10 am ·

They are all wonderful John, but my absolute favorite is the eagle.

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1. John W. Howell · September 15, 2019 - 8:06 am ·
  
  The eagle is spectacular in person. Thanks, Lynne.
  
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shoreacres · September 15, 2019 - 7:11 am ·

The chess players are wonderful. They remind me of Henry Moore’s abstract sculptures. I smiled at the chess pieces, too — a nice contrast to the players, and quite creatively done.

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1. John W. Howell · September 15, 2019 - 8:05 am ·
  
  I have to agree. Makes you wonder how I missed this in the first place.
  
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Jennie · September 15, 2019 - 7:43 am ·

Lovely art, John. The figures at the chessboard are fabulous.

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1. John W. Howell · September 15, 2019 - 8:04 am ·
  
  They are. This was a donated piece worth over $100,000
  
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  1. Jennie · September 15, 2019 - 12:18 pm ·
    
    Wow!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · September 15, 2019 - 5:55 pm ·
      
      I know right?
      
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    2. Jennie · September 15, 2019 - 6:04 pm ·
      
      Definitely!
      
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Jan Sikes · September 15, 2019 - 8:35 am ·

Wow, John! These are incredible! I loved all of them! The chess players sculpture is very cool, but the bald eagle, well it’s spectacular. And I loved the boy with the butterfly net too. Thanks for sharing!

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1. John W. Howell · September 15, 2019 - 5:58 pm ·
  
  Thank you for the lovely comment, Jan
  
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Sorryless · September 15, 2019 - 9:28 am ·

I love em all. That chess sculpture is great and that eagle . . whoa!

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1. John W. Howell · September 15, 2019 - 5:57 pm ·
  
  They are all pretty neat.
  
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  1. Sorryless · September 15, 2019 - 7:37 pm ·
    
    True.
    
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Pit · September 15, 2019 - 9:57 am ·

Thanks for the additional pictures, and have a great week,
Pit

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1. John W. Howell · September 15, 2019 - 5:57 pm ·
  
  You as well, Pit.
  
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John Fioravanti · September 15, 2019 - 10:12 am ·

I really enjoyed all the sculptures, John. As a chess player (of sorts), my favourite was The Game. Thanks for bringing these gems to us!

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1. John W. Howell · September 15, 2019 - 5:57 pm ·
  
  Thanks for reading and the comment.
  
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Joan Hall · September 15, 2019 - 10:42 am ·

Love the bald eagles. Eagles was my high school mascot and they are majestic birds.

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1. John W. Howell · September 15, 2019 - 5:56 pm ·
  
  They are. Nicely they are making a comback.
  
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D.L. Finn, Author · September 15, 2019 - 11:03 am ·

I love the eagle! The little boy and his butterfly net leaves such a good feeling. Tbanks for sharing.

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1. John W. Howell · September 15, 2019 - 5:56 pm ·
  
  You can’t see it in the photo but the biy has a butterfly in his hand.
  
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  1. D.L. Finn, Author · September 15, 2019 - 7:08 pm ·
    
    I saw it when I looked closer.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · September 15, 2019 - 8:03 pm ·
      
      Oh good.
      
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Jacquie Biggar · September 15, 2019 - 1:22 pm ·

Cool sculptures! That eagle is amazing!

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1. John W. Howell · September 15, 2019 - 5:55 pm ·
  
  It is beautiful. Thanks, Jacquie.
  
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coldhandboyack · September 15, 2019 - 1:25 pm ·

I like that eagle.

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1. John W. Howell · September 15, 2019 - 5:54 pm ·
  
  Me too. Tis artist gets about $5,000 per work.
  
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  1. coldhandboyack · September 15, 2019 - 7:03 pm ·
    
    Sounds more lucrative than being an author.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · September 15, 2019 - 8:05 pm ·
      
      It does. Like authors one in a hundred sells something.
      
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Dan Antion · September 15, 2019 - 1:42 pm ·

I really like the guys playing chess. I think I’ve had both of those poses at various times.

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1. John W. Howell · September 15, 2019 - 5:54 pm ·
  
  Me too. Especially if the bench is hard.
  
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Liz Gauffreau · September 15, 2019 - 4:13 pm ·

Thank you for posting the additional art. Much enjoyed!

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1. John W. Howell · September 15, 2019 - 5:50 pm ·
  
  I’m glad, Liz. Thanks
  
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macjam47 · September 15, 2019 - 8:22 pm ·

All of these are splendid sculptures, but you have to love the chess players.

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1. John W. Howell · September 16, 2019 - 9:39 am ·
  
  Yes, you do. Thanks, Michelle
  
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Teri Polen · September 16, 2019 - 8:08 am ·

My favorite is probably The Game, but the detail work on the eagle is fantastic.

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1. John W. Howell · September 16, 2019 - 8:31 am ·
  
  So true, Teri. Thanks
  
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Debbie · September 16, 2019 - 12:58 pm ·

I did, John — especially the chess players. I wonder how many kiddos have curled up in those bronze laps and pretended to play the game with them!!

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1. John W. Howell · September 16, 2019 - 7:45 pm ·
  
  What a good thought. Thanks, Debbie.
  
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Rhonda · September 20, 2019 - 6:38 pm ·

Love the chess players. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · September 20, 2019 - 7:41 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Rhonda.
  
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