Saturday, July 30, 2016

Haiti needed help

Everyone knows how much help Haiti needs but sometimes it's not just about food and shelter.  It's about hope and something that will lift their spirits, help them see the possibilities.  Through my brother I found out about a small school being run by a Haitian man who wants to bring hope to children who would otherwise never get an education.  Their school is in a little cul de sac in an area that has no running water, plumbing or electricity.  There was a dismal 50 x 8 foot wall in front of the school that is also the entryway to the little neighborhood and it called out to me across the ocean. So with some pre-planning and help from family and friends we led an 8 day mural project that involved over 50 kids from 10 to 20 years old.  It was nothing like working here at home but with God's help we all worked together to brighten this little corner of the world.

 
Lots of help from gawkers!

prepping newly stuccoed wall


Seriously proud painters

One happy principal of the school!

Saturday, May 28, 2016

Van Gogh visits Burbank

Edison Elementary was very enthused with their first mural and did "literally astound" themselves as Thomas told them they would.  They decided the fifth graders should have a turn before they graduated in June and we created a 50 x 8 foot mural on the playground of a day in Burbank Van Gogh style.  What a joy to talk with kids on the playground about Van Gogh and get their feedback as we worked over a two week period.


Saturday, March 26, 2016

Mural in my hometown

So excited to have been able to start a mural project in my own hometown of Burbank, CA with the 4th grade children at Thomas Edison Elementary School.  The 100 foot wall facing the main street where hundreds of people drive by every day was a blank canvas waiting for someone to beautify it.  Thankfully the PTA agreed that it should be done and the 4th grade teachers enthusiastically signed up quickly.  As the mural quoted Thomas Edison "If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves!" and we did!