Love all creatures great and small on land and in the waters. I really believe that. The animals of the world are (for the most part) meant to remind us of unconditional love—especially domesticated animals. Unique and beautiful animals are awesome to watch and admire. There are so many species in the world. Some are microscopic, some are larger than a building. There is such diversity, making our world special. (I love them all except for spiders ... I am known to squish them. … [Read more...] about Love All Creatures Great and Small on Land and in the Waters ~ Messages From the Mural
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Random Acts of Kindness … Messages From the Mural
In this portion of the school mural, I painted this scene as a dedication to my son. He is practicing a random act of kindness. My son is a sweet soul, so it is fitting for him. I like how the gold paint gives the wings a little bit of shimmer. I really prefer oil paint, but painting this mural helped me garner a better understanding and appreciation for acrylics. It was a lot of fun to mix and blend the colors. Sears donated a pallet of random discontinued house paint. Lowe's also … [Read more...] about Random Acts of Kindness … Messages From the Mural
I Love You … Messages From the Mural
A few years ago, I took on the task of organizing and completing two 17 foot long murals inside a local school. Their walls were very ... institutional ... and in need of some color. One mural I call: Flowers and Fairies. The other wall's mural I call: Fun with Science. It took approximately two school years (plus a few awesome volunteers and paint donations) to complete them. The kids enjoyed watching the progress. This little fairy is just a small portion of one wall. I painted it … [Read more...] about I Love You … Messages From the Mural