Behind the Scenes: Painting ‘The Cub’ Mural
š» The Cub: Joy on the Wall From the very beginning, Melissa Pennington envisioned two murals for the front of Bruin Bowling Lanes. One would feature the their Bear mascot in bold, welcoming fashion. The otherāpositioned opposite the entranceāwould complement it, balancing the buildingās visual weight and energy. Her initial idea for the second mural […]
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Designing a Centennial Keepsake for York Chapel
Honoring 100 Years: The York Chapel Centennial Ornament šļø A Treasured Scene in Pewter Ornament: a Keystone Specialties Inc. project. This year, York Chapel in Tennessee celebrates its 100th anniversaryāand I had the honor of designing a commemorative ornament to mark the occasion. Commissioned through Keystone Specialtiesā Treasured ScenesĀ® collection, the cast pewter ornament captures […]
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Behind the Art: The Bruin Bowling Bear Mural Journey
š» Behind the Scenes: Painting The Bear Mural in Bruin, PA When Melissa Pennington first reached out about painting a mural for Bruin Bowling Lanes, she had one request: āCan you bring our mascotāthe bearāto life?ā I was immediately intrigued. A bear mural? On the front of a bowling alley? Yes, please. Melissa and her […]
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From Sketch to Keepsake: Crafting Treasured Scenes Ornaments
From Sketch to Keepsake: The 10th Edition Ornament for a Georgia Chamber š· Preserving a Legacy: The Mount Pleasant Winery Ornament This year marks a special milestone in my journey as an illustrator and designer at Keystone Specialties Inc.ānot only did I complete the 10th edition of a cherished ornament series for a returning client, […]
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