Wednesday, August 1, 2007

Southpark Meadows Mural, Austin, TX

I am writing from Austin, Texas, where I am working on a mural project for Gatti’s Pizza. Their new Gatti Town is being built on the site of a defunct outdoor music venue: Southpark Meadows. Gatti's served concessions at Southpark Meadows and, like many Austinites, was sad to see it go. I was hired to paint a mural paying tribute to this beloved music venue and all the musicians who have played here.


First day with my rockin' crew: Charity and Joseph

...and new friend Adrea who stopped by to volunteer

MURAL IN PROGRESS...
day 1

day 3

day 8

day 10

day 12

day 15

day 18

day 21

FINISHED MURAL!
After three weeks of hard work, the Gatti's Pizza Southpark Meadows Mural is finally finished!

SOME CLOSE-UPS....

the stage

Erykah Badu

the Dave Matthews Band

Flaco Jimenez & Willie Nelson

Lenny Kravitz

Metallica

Thanks to all who helped make this artwork happen!
Special thanks to my crew, and to all the folks at Gatti's:
especially Ed (crowd surfing below), Craig (peeking out from the crowd at bottom left), Terry, James, Traci & Christina.