Tiffany Arp-Daleo Artwork

Abstract Paintings, Mixed Media, Photography

Fried and Melted

A melted electrical panel

The last few weeks have been rough.

My laptop is still not fixed so I’m reading your posts on my phone and I can’t easily engage with commenting from here.

My job has been stressful. Early in October, a transient started a massive fire/explosion in our complex electrical panel. Over 20 major and mom and pop establishments are affected. Initially, we were closed for 6 days, some stores are still not able to open.

We now have power (on and off) provided by diesel generators. They say it might be a year before they get the panels rebuilt.

But that’s not all! Last week an old copper pipe in the ceiling of my stores storage room decided to burst! 😖 Water was flowing for 6 days before the right contractor arrived to fix it.

Needless to say, I have been stressed out and working 10+ hours a day with little time off. It was difficult to relax during my birthday getaway with so much going on.

But, things are getting fixed and I will get everything under control again, eventually. Today is my first day home in 13 days, I’m not leaving my studio, it’s time to paint! 🎨 😊

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41 responses to “Fried and Melted”

  1. Laura Kate Avatar
    Laura Kate

    Wow, I had no idea how bad the situation was for you. Glad you are home at last.

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  2. kcorsini Avatar
    kcorsini

    Hang in there! I will say, when I saw the picture I thought it was something ghoulish for Halloween, which… when I think about it, it is sort of frightening.

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  3. Ka Malana - Fiestaestrellas.com Avatar
    Ka Malana – Fiestaestrellas.com

    Oh sweet friend. I am so sorry that happened. It must be something good and I expected is coming your way. I 🙏🏼 your panel gets fixed up sooner. Lots of hugs and may your time in the studio be especially fruitful and wonderful ♥️ Birthday celebrations hopefully can come later, too. 🤗

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  4. Ka Malana - Fiestaestrellas.com Avatar
    Ka Malana – Fiestaestrellas.com

    *unexpectedly good

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  5. Ka Malana - Fiestaestrellas.com Avatar
    Ka Malana – Fiestaestrellas.com

    Also, a melted electrical panel is kinda artistic. I had to re-read transient a couple of times because I wondered if it was transformer instead, but then I’m like no…. That sucks… I’m sorry 😞

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  6. Timothy Price Avatar
    Timothy Price

    That is fantastic and so surreal of the surreal movement.

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  7. Phil Avatar
    Phil

    I’m so sorry to hear about the electrical, water and laptop, dear Tiffany. As you note, things will get back to normal – hang in there – and, you are a rock star for coping with all of this! Sending hugs, my friend 🤗🤗

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  8. hitandrun1964 Avatar
    hitandrun1964

    Hope things clear up sooner than expected.

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  9. memadtwo Avatar
    memadtwo

    good luck!

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  10. Simon Avatar
    Simon

    I hope it’s all fixed soon 🙂

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  11. Michele Lee Avatar
    Michele Lee

    Tiffany, I am so sorry to read about your frustrations. Goodness! You are dealing with more than your share! You are a warrior. 💪🏻

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  12. Matt Avatar
    Matt

    🤗awww man, that is rough

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  13. humoringthegoddess Avatar
    humoringthegoddess

    Oh darlin’, I’m so sorry. This is not just a distraction — it is a serious infraction of time, creativity, and personal space! Keep strong…. better days are coming!

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  14. graham mcquade Avatar
    graham mcquade

    The only way is up – best of luck Tiffany

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      That’s the best advice, thanks Graham! It’s all getting worked out, and I am definitely learning new things lately!😉

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  15. Bird Avatar
    Bird

    Wow, what a week you’ve had. Accidents have the strange ability to attract each other. It’s good that you finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Take it one day at a time and things will work out in the end. There is only one way to go, forward. 🌞😎

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thank you Bird! Yes, best advice, I found myself getting overwhelmed at times, so I just found something else to do, something that I could control, small steps forward!😉

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  16. valenciartist Avatar
    valenciartist

    Wishing you all the best Tiffany and always keep a positive attitude. Luck!

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thank you so much Francisco! I’m pretty much a go with the flow person, which helps in these times, but it’s still so stressful!

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      1. valenciartist Avatar
        valenciartist

        I hope all goes well with you. Have a great Sunday! And all the best 🙂

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  17. suzannesmom Avatar
    suzannesmom

    Making art in times of stress. Good idea! I really like this ghost.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      It’s my favorite escape! 😉🎨

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  18. Jessica Avatar
    Jessica

    Whoa! It many be a year for the panels to be rebuilt? Hopefully there are some solutions to help keep the businesses able to open and operate. Water for 6 days sounds like a big clean up. Sorry to hear things have been going rough for you. Hope you have a wonderful studio day!

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thanks Jessica! It’s crazy how much the fire impacted our community, and millions of dollars have been lost. We are counting our blessings and looking forward!🙏

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  19. Graham Stephen Avatar
    Graham Stephen

    But looking on the bright side – you got a cool Munch-esque creation to photograph courtesy of the electrical meltdown ⚡😱

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thanks, Graham! Yes, that is a pretty cool photo! 😉

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  20. Felipe Adan Lerma Avatar
    Felipe Adan Lerma

    Good gosh you’re a trooper, Tiffany! 🙏❤️

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Oh, it’s just life, we are all going through something challenging, we learn, we move on! ☺

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      1. Felipe Adan Lerma Avatar
        Felipe Adan Lerma

        Still, your courage and strength shows, and shows beautifully! ❤️

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        1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
          tiffanyarpdaleo

          Thank you so much, my dear friend! ☺

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  21. davidjrogersftw Avatar
    davidjrogersftw

    Toffany, my heart goes out to you. I am so sorry that you are going through such things. It reminds me of the book my friend wrote some years ago called When Bad Things Happen to Good People. They do happen to good people and they must endure and stay strong, Best wishes

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thank you for your kind words of encouragement, David! Things are looking up already! ☺

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  22. K.Hartless Avatar
    K.Hartless

    It’s like an AI chrysalis. Amazing. Wishing you calm, peace, and time to do more amazing art.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thank you so much, K, things are slowly getting under control!

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      1. K.Hartless Avatar
        K.Hartless

        Oh, that’s wonderful. I am in low supply of time myself these days, but I’m picking up the pen whenever I can. 💜 Here’s to a winter of warmth and more wealth of time to make art!

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        1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
          tiffanyarpdaleo

          Yes! My favorite time of the year to cuddle up and create! 😉🍵

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          1. K.Hartless Avatar
            K.Hartless

            I am all excited about a few hours this afternoon to go trick or treating for some poetry in the fall forest. 💜

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  23. Robin King Avatar
    Robin King

    Oh, gosh — (((hugs))) — you have so much going on! Frustrating, scary things. I hope everything is doing better! This image is fantastic! It’s beautiful and intriguing and memorable. 👏👏♥️👏👏

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  24. jonicaggiano Avatar
    jonicaggiano

    What an awful thing for you and all the mom and pop places where we always shop when we can. I am sorry Tiffany. I sent a prayer up just now, luckily God is always there. I pray things settle down. Sending blessings and my love. ❤️🦋🤗🎈🙏Joni

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  25. Giadreams (themoviemylife.com) Avatar
    Giadreams (themoviemylife.com)

    Oh my goodness! I really hope that things have calmed down a lot for you by now and that November is looking brighter. 🤗 ❤️

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  26. Giadreams (themoviemylife.com) Avatar
    Giadreams (themoviemylife.com)

    And there I was thinking, ‘Oooh… This is a different kind of beautiful painting from Tiffany.’

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