Golden Paintworks is the architectural products division of Golden Artist Colors, Inc. Our relationships with mural artists have given us the opportunity to watch incredible visions turned into reality. Join us as we highlight the talents and projects of these amazing artists through our blog, “Mural Makers.”
I recently finished a mural for a local Elementary School here in Louisville, Colorado. It’s a special mural because nearly all of the students were affected by the wildfires that destroyed a large portion of their hometown. The school was not damaged by the fire, but many of the homes in the immediate surrounding area were a total loss. I live less than 5 miles away from the school, so naturally this project and its intentions also have personal meaning for me. My goal for this mural was to create something that is more than what I would call, a standard schoolhouse mural. This mural is meant to help inspire the students and encourage artistic thought and creativity. It is also meant to be a source of school identity, pride and to be a representation and a celebration of the resilience of the students and their community.
Each piece begins with research. We gather as much information and images as we can pertaining to the history of past workers in that area.
The mural, “Impact”, commissioned by Community Arts of Elmira, celebrates Elmira’s creative economy. It features two famous dancers from the area, as well as references to the arts, culture, and history of the city.
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.
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
“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.
“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
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