Mural Makers: Rod Reynolds

This mural in downtown Elmira, NY is part of the Community Arts of Elmira’s Elmira Infinite Canvas program. The inspiration for choosing Osprey for the subject was to visually show the wildlife in and around the area.

Behind the Texture with Annette Tyrrell

Whether exploring the great Pacific Northwest or exploring texture and color in paint and plaster, Annette Tyrrell creates architectural finishes and fine art. Her love of nature heavily influences the materials, colors and designs used. Her aim is to create beauty that speaks to each client and collector, assisting them to express their unique style. Ultimately helping to create an oasis where they dwell.

Mural Makers: Ladder Mouse

The mural, “A Splash of Color”, located on the side of a pharmacy building in Lake City, MN, honors the city’s 150th anniversary. The design was inspired by the spirit of Lake City itself, a small lakefront town nestled into a bluff-land river valley full of unique water transportation methods and picturesque nautical scenery.

Behind the Texture with Barbara Klein

Barbara Klein, owner of Creative Impressions, is an accomplished Decorative artist that has been trained extensively in the use of a multitude of products to create a variety of finish techniques.

Mural Makers: Emily White

“Jaguar in Scuba Helmet” is part of the Front Street Walls revamp in Philadelphia, PA. The mural is about how the rise of industry and technology alters our native landscapes and is threatening to wipe out wildlife.

Mural Makers: Filomena Jack

“Read, Write, Listen” is an abstract mural in downtown Elmira that is part of the Elmira Infinite Canvas initiative. The art piece includes a little library filled with free writing and journaling supplies. This project was funded by a NYSCA grant with the help of the Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes.

Behind the Texture with Michelle Kesselman

Michelle Kesselman, owner of Meesh Paints LLC, a decorative painting company in NYC, paints anything from walls to floors to ceilings, furniture, canvas and more in residential and commercial spaces.

Mural Makers: Zulu Painter

“Spread Love”, a mural created by Zulu Painter in Binghamton, NY is about how the good deeds we do in the world are not only beneficial to the initial receiver, but also have a butterfly effect that can create more beauty for others that wasn’t originally intended.

Behind the Texture with Jacqui Mason

Jacqui Mason of Alluring Wallscapes LLC specializes in transforming the appearance of ordinary surfaces by creating mesmerizing focal walls, mimicking high end wallpapers and giving them a remarkable and invigorating update.

Mural Makers: Brent Houzenga

“Men Of Vision” is part of the iDistricts Murals & Mosaics Public Art Project in Johnson City, which aims to create 28 mural and mosaic pieces within three Innovation Districts, or “iDistricts” in Broome County within a 3 year period. “Men Of Vision” depicts George F. Johnson, the founder of the town. He’s a local legend, and still a hero to the people of that town.