My second huge mural of the summer is finally done.
Here you go, Flowery Branch!
This is two sides of the underpass, two 250 foot concrete walls. A total of 4988 square feet, 47 flowers, and 910 trees.
Some things about this one you might find interesting:
I've been doing this for decades now, and as far as weather, this has been the worst summer I can remember. The total number of dangerously high temp days were far more than I've ever had. The humidity was impossible for most days, even starting in May. The storms were brutal.
Aside from that, this mural challenged me in many ways. Not the design, but the environment was unlike any I've ever worked in before. Listen, I'm pretty tough, but the heat got trapped under the bridges and the fumes were constant, but the biggest issue with this one was the noise. I don't consider myself very sound sensitive. But even with ear protection and music, the constant reving engines, sirens, honking, screeching, was amplified many fold by all the concrete. It messed with my brain. It made me anxious and on edge. There were times I had to close up the paint and leave immediately, I couldn't take it anymore. I felt myself going mad. It was fascinating. I have a brand new respect for sound sensitive neurodivergence, people with tinnitus, and servicepeople who have ever been tortured by sound. I get it now.
I'm now going back to the Islands to Highlands tunnel. I'm excited to get back to finish that one in the next couple weeks. Also a couple signs for new restaurants, and then my own building!
Thanks to the City of Flowery Branch My second huge mu work! On to the neMy second huges#gainesvillegai#flowerybranchgaiamurals #gainesvillega #flowerybranchga
I just drive under the bridge with a big smile - thank you for the beautiful scenery! You have so much talent! I sure do miss you 🤗
we love it!
Beautiful! Thank you for bringing joy to our drive.
Our whole family loves it! Thank you 💚
Cool
Today my wife and I drove by and both commented on how beautiful it turned out!
You are amazing!
Love the mural ! Have seen it as i drive around town ! Great job!, caught my eye right away and brought me joy
It is fantastic. We have been watching it bloom!
It turned out so beautiful!! 💙
Love that I come across your name, my kids and I love watching paint!
Love what you did! Beautiful
You did an awesome job on both sides. I frequently wanted to stop and tell you in person, but that's not a good stopping point. Thank you for what you did for all of us in Flowery Branch and traveler's passing through. Job well done!!!
Fantastic job
You did a beautiful job! We love it!!
Amazing work ..!! Loved it..!! 😍
You did a fabulous job! I felt for you out in that heat. Thank you for an amazing job!!
I live 15 min away from this overpass and wondered who was doing the work. Looks great Thanks
Love it!
I noticed this weekend- it looks awesome!!
It’s beautiful 🌸 I saw you out there several time. Thank you.
We love it! Saw you out there on the scaffolding a few weeks ago. 🤩
It turned out so beautiful, and I admire it every time we drive by and see how far you’ve come from the first progress all the way through the summer till now. I’m so sorry that you had to go through that, 
My daughter and I watched the progress as you worked on it. It came out fantastic!!!!!
Beautiful
Thanks to this legend, Tom Pagano from Alto Pictures for taking an interest in local public art! Give him a follow and look out for my interview and other local interest videos from him.
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Your bridge mural is lovely! It always brightens my day when I pass by. Thanks for all your hard work 😍
The magic is here. What are you making?
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Love all these!