Photo's from completion

ALL Done............I'm very excited with the final product. I think the hardest thing is knowing when to stop. I still see things that could be added....but......I'm thrilled of the outcome. I was 20 hours over from my estimate. I find this to me a feat in itself. Looking at a 12X 75 wall and getting that close on hours is a true stroke of luck in my book. (141.5 Hrs. for those that are curious)

Suggestions where noted for the addition of lights to the roof to wash the wall, and river rock added at the base of the wall to cover the rough brick and block. This would also help in keeping debris splashing on the wall in the future.

Train-Depot and Civic Center(Old Grade school) Small shadows where added to the roof of the depot to suggest the clay tile roof. I also spent extra time to add the crossing signal, and the ghost tracks in the foreground. Doc and Jeff (electricians) shared a story of when they wired the crossing sign they had the lights flashing and cars where stopping........tracks are no longer in place. (lol) I enjoyed getting to know Doc and Jeff. They where wonderful in allowing me to use their faucet for clean-ups and electricity to get my sprayer and radio working. The monument in the center, right of the large tree, is the Daughter's of the American Revolution monument. Ms. Louise Noland owns the building and she provided the monument at the courthouse. Linda Byers thoughtfully expressed the importance to include the monument on the mural. I appreciate Linda sharing so much information to make the projects truly special and one of a Kind.

2:30 is the time on the clock. I saved this for the last, the time I was able to finish.

The huge Flag in the center was completed the day before Veteran's day. This was important to me. My Grand-father Eugene M. Thomas was a WWII POW. (Pare-trooper) I remember he used to say...2 things fall from the sky.....bird sh*t and fools.(ha ha) I'm thankful for his service to our great country and all the other service men that are willing to give there life so we civilians can live and flourish in a free country. The monument in grey and black is the Veteran's of Foreign Wars monument. It has tiny flags in the urns at either side. You can read the War Names and lines where added for the names on the monument.

The center monument is where I choose to make the Sponsored By marker.

Far Right of wall: Regent Bank and the Middle School(old High School) in the foreground. The Middle school has such unique doors I spent a little extra time to shadow the arched glass that adorns the top of the doors. The Bank was tricky. The angle I choose to place it at made the structure appear thin at first and the addition of the newer addition to the right made me happier with it's appearance. I also had a little difficulty getting satisfied with the color of the brick. Teddy bear tan on top of the canyon stone made a well suited brick color for me. I also used sharkskin on the columns to blend them it. The last tree had a hidden ( M hearts T) in the bark. (Missy loves Tommy).

My new Buddie's at Becky's. Guess which photo is the one that some-one got goosed...ha ha. It tickled be that everyone scrambled for lipstick to get a photo for me. I just think the world of these new friends. While I was working they where so positive of the progress of the mural and allowed me to use the shop frig. as my vending machine. I was thank-full for the facilities too. This is the busiest beauty shop....so many pretty people walk Though their doors. What a group of talented ladies. I can't brag on them enough!

Mayor Nelson stated he wanted a photo with me. I wanted one with him too. He was out of town when I tried to track him down.

I Thank the Downtown Merchants Association for this wonderful opportunity to create this public Art Piece. It is a true honor to be a part of the beautification project of Fayette. I look forward to future projects......I left my number.......Have brush ready.....

Thanks to those that have followed my blog. Keep checking in......I have two in Guin in the works.......