We had very exciting visitor stop by the studio today, Sergeant First Class Troy Lusk. What an honor it was to meet and visit with him. We love when our military heroes pay us a visit! We hope you enjoy your 2011 Freedom Rock® Calendar, Troy. God Bless!

pictured: SFC Troy Lusk (left) & Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II (right)

photo courtesy: Maria Sorensen, www.sorensenstudios.us

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We had a tour bus at The Freedom Rock® today. It was a great turn out! I snapped a few pictures on my cell phone of the bus leaving and a few of the visitors getting their picture with Bubba.

Thank you again to all of you who support Bubba and The Freedom Rock®. It is much appreciated! And most of all thank you to our service men and women.

So out of no where yesterday, Bubba said, "Want me to paint something as a back drop for the photo gallery?" Of course my response was YES as I jumped for joy! When he asked me what I wanted, I simply said, just do whatever comes to you. I knew anything he came up with was going to be great and I was right! I love this addition to our photography gallery...it was the perfect touch! And of course don't forget to look for the hidden love note which Bubba leaves me in all of his murals....can you see it? The camera has a M and R to represent us. I have a closer picture so you can see. Thanks again, Hun!

p.s. If you're interested in original artwork by Bubba, don't hesitate to contact us for afree quote!

Here are some action shots of him doing his thing, along with the final outcome with our Photographic Float Wraps placed on top.

Illahee Hills

Bubba was invited to the Illahee Hills Community breakfast and program on Friday, August 27th in Urbandale, Iowa. "Honoring Veterans Day" was the theme for this event. Bubba was asked to share his experience in painting The Freedom Rock® and involvement in supporting our nation's heros. We had a great time meeting all of you and appreciate the opportunity. Special thanks to P.J. and all the staff at Illahee Hills for your support of The Freedom Rock®.

Rock Near Ottawa, IL

This is a rock that Bubba painted near Ottawa, Illinois. It sits along Interstate 80 just west of the Ottawa exit. The rock pays tribute to two WWII veterans, Dominic Datti & Harold Martin.
The rock sits in Carol Miller's yard and Harold is her father and Dominic was a very dear friend to her. Dominic placed the rock in the yard before he passed away and Carol thought it would be a great to have Bubba paint it in Honor of them.

Governor's Charity Steer Show 2

Bubba and Kimberly (owner of the steer "Pee Wee") got fifth place at the Governor's Charity Steer Show! The show was held on Saturday, August 14th at the Pioneer Livestock Pavillion at the Iowa State Fair.

The Governor's Charity Steer Show raises money for the Ronald McDonald Houses of Iowa. This year the charity raised $108,430! Kim's steer, Pee Wee was auctioned for $6,700, courtesy of First National Bank of Fontanelle, Massena, Anita & Correctionville. Thank you for your support First National Bank! Thank you to the Jones family for inviting us to be a part of such a wonderful charity organization. Great job Kim & Bubba!

Here are a few pictures from the event.

Photo Courtesy: Maria Sorensen, Sorensen Studios