some photos from our road trip to Salvation Mountain....
my sister, her boyfriend and two of our friends drove three hours together to see this magical place.
i'll tell you a little bit about it.... first you should know that i am not much of a tourist. I almost never get excited about seeing famous places (not because they aren't cool, it's just not my thing) This was so beautiful and worth the trip. It was so silent when we arrived, it was almost creepy (in a beautiful way). It was so much bigger and more detailed than i had imagined....
paint cans... :)
and some photos from inside...
(my pal jered)
and (saving the best for last!) pretty sure this is the coolest person i have ever met in my whole life!
Leonard King is the creator of Salvation Mountain. He has spent more than 20 years working on this project. His work is so beautiful and his attitude and story are even more lovely. It was a true honor to meet him and talk about his mountain.
Well, I am off to hang out with Emma for a few more days (and let's be honest...) work on some new things. Emma and I never stop working and we NEVER stop loving it! Have a great weekend, elsiecake
Hi Elsie, that's so cool. I saw this place in a movie last week " into the wild" and that men was in the movie!!!!! So great you've been there. And if you not saw that movie go check it out it is the best I think.
X Mika
Posted by: mikascrap | June 28, 2008 at 03:41 PM
These pictures are awesome!
Posted by: Gem | June 28, 2008 at 04:04 PM
An incredible place! Fabulous!
Posted by: ellee | June 28, 2008 at 04:49 PM
Awesome! Your pics are fabulous what a cool place.
Posted by: katie | June 28, 2008 at 04:51 PM
Very cool you were able to meet him! Knowing the artist brings a richness to the art that is otherwise not there. :) Great photos!
Posted by: Delaney Gates | June 28, 2008 at 05:27 PM
What a fascinating place! Loved the pictures!
I just realized that this man grew up in my neck of the woods. He went to high school just 15 minutes from where I live!!! Too cool!
Posted by: Erika Martin - Stampin' Mama | June 28, 2008 at 06:16 PM
I have that dress you are wearing, isn't Target the best.
Posted by: emily | June 28, 2008 at 06:54 PM
I had never heard of this place until now ... and it's definitely going on my "must see" list. Amazing photos and beautiful concept.
Posted by: Stephanie | June 28, 2008 at 07:13 PM
oh my goodness, that place looks AMAZING!
Posted by: Jill H. | June 28, 2008 at 07:33 PM
Thanks for sharing these gorgeous pictures!! :) It looks amazing :)
Enjoy your time with Emma!
Posted by: Charin Reed | June 28, 2008 at 08:54 PM
That is just too cooL!!!! Hope I can go see it sometime and can't wait for the Etsy update!
Posted by: Gina | June 28, 2008 at 10:08 PM
These photos are AMAZING!!! This place is so bright and beautiful!! It makes me want to go!! How awesome that you got to meet and talk to the creator!! I hope you had a wonderful weekend with your sister!!! Take Care :]
Posted by: Michelle Dobbyn | June 28, 2008 at 11:24 PM
I saw this place in the movie, Into the Wild (amazing movie, by the way)...you showed much more than in the movie, though. Wow. Where is it?
Posted by: noell | June 28, 2008 at 11:55 PM
Great Post....Such a beautiful place. It's hard to believe one person can do all of this...Majical indeed.
Have a great time with Emma.
Posted by: Angela Christenson | June 29, 2008 at 01:33 AM
Cool place...
Etsy? Cool! I am still waiting for 3 prints I bought at your shop...but I know, one day they will come...
Greetz, Maja
Posted by: maja | June 29, 2008 at 10:24 AM
That place is fabulous. It looks like ya'll had a great time.
Posted by: apple | June 29, 2008 at 11:35 AM
Elsie,
Thank you so much for posting the information about Salvation Mountain. I don't know if I will ever get there, but I am happy to know it exists. I'm going to listen to Jeremy's new song. I love it already.
Amy
Posted by: Amy Garigan | June 29, 2008 at 04:30 PM
The Jesus in Godspell would love this place! :)
Posted by: Sara | June 29, 2008 at 08:55 PM
funky place! you look like you could have painted all of that.
Posted by: princess lasertron | June 29, 2008 at 09:03 PM
This is awesome. Thanks for sharing your photos.
Posted by: Sandy | June 29, 2008 at 09:17 PM