Completed 6-14-10

I added the hornets nest first thing on Monday morning. It was so humid and hot. I was able to get the nest in with out being attacked. ha ha When all the bikes start up for a ride.....they sound like a swarm.

The wall that the patch "Spirit of America" is painted on measures 14' x 10'. Much time was spent laying the design out and all of the outlining. I love how the Eagles wings stand out on the black back ground. The flames where also tricky but I enjoyed every minute of it. This was all done free hand with no stencils. The Eagle looks fierce and protective....just as he should.

A hole in the wall was masked by the epoxy of a quarter I bummed from David Gann. The flipping of the coin to see who will lead on the second half of their journey through the country side.

The stripping of the road will be added soon. The traffic in the diner at lunch was quite heavy and I didn't want to make a big mess. Tim and Patti have been a joy to work with and I consider them great friends. I was also told if I ever felt the need to add something to go ahead. Ms. Shirley wanted to add a dead armadillo......we will see if one makes it to the road. he he

Before Photo

Finally found the beginning photo.....

6-7-10 progression update

Remember to look both ways before you cross the street...The center line will be added soon.

The road that leads to Mutter's Diner.

Interesting angle.....the mural reflected in rear view.

Mutter's Diner -Spirit of America Mural

Progression shot of the Harley line up. These are my first motorcycles and I kinda freaked myself out. I could not be happier with the composition. I studied the engines in detail and payed attention to how light reflects off chrome. I was also excited how the spoke front wheels turned out.

A progression shot of the founding members of the "Spirit of America" : David Gann, Annette Knight, Carlon Knight, Patti Hunn, and Tim Mutter. Annette is holding onto a Monster Dog. Carlon said it was appropriate...."She is always eating" said Carlon.

A rolling highway scene is one I studied on for a while. Some of these hills are visions I have on my drive home to wayside. Like the Berry mural ...The electrical entry needed masking. I enjoy hiding things.

The design was in the works since January. I finished the Berry project....caught up with family and started the Mutter's mural the 12Th of May. Patti and Tim (owners) discussed their vision and the scene starts taking shape.