Monday, June 11, 2012

Jerry's Artarama

This mural is on the side wall of an artist's supply store on New Britain Avenue in West Hartford.  I don't show many "street art" murals because I don't see many murals in Central Connecticut that are "art," painted with some skill and permission, rather than just graffiti.  This one was commissioned and fits the idea of an art supply store very well.

This post has been linked to Monday Mural, a meme established by Oakland Daily Photo.
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23 comments:

  1. Cezar and LéiaJune 11, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    It's a beautiful and creative mural, with a beautiful show of colors and great energy of art!
    Léia

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  2. HalcyonJune 11, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    A great idea for an art store. I love the bright colors and how they've used the art store theme. Very nice find. :)

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  3. LynetteJune 11, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    You certainly had a beautiful day to take your great photo, Jack. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. KateJune 11, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    The colors and symbols are certainly indicative of an art supply store.

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  5. Sylvia KJune 11, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    I feel the same way you do regarding "street art", but this is terrific and perfect for the art supply store! Wonderful capture as always, Jack! Hope your week is off to a great, fun start! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  6. SharonJune 11, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    Kind of makes me want to pick up a brush!

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  7. LorelleJune 11, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    I love the bright colors. This mural fits the place perfectly.

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  8. RedPatJune 11, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    It suits the store and at the same time the artists were able to get their stylized tags thrown up there too. Good one.

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  9. cieldequimperJune 11, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    Makes me want to draw!!!

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  10. La Mode OperandiJune 11, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    Very cool! My city is starting to open up to the expansion of graffiti art in town and i think it is such a great way to add interesting colour and dimension to the downtown core.

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  11. Lois EvensenJune 11, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    Yes, it is very nice and a perfect use for that wall. :)

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  12. EG CameraGirlJune 11, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    I agree with you that this fits the space. :)

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  13. AnonymousJune 11, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    Wonderful piece indeed.

    Please have a good Tuesday.


    daily athens photo

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  14. Regina KJune 11, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    Art supply stores are fun to explore and the colors in this mural would pull me right in to browse.

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  15. MildredJune 11, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    Great capture of this beautiful mural!
    Thanks for sharing, Jack;o)

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    Have a nice week****

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  16. BirdmanJune 11, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    I agree this one grabs the eye in a positive, upbeat way.

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  17. Bob CroweJune 11, 2012 at 10:23 PM

    That's pretty cool. I think the handicapped symbol in the pavement, placed just that way. may have been planned as an extension. Oh, and also the way you framed it so that just the letters K I N G are visible from the word walking.

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  18. RandyJune 11, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    That is an awesome mural! Great use of color.

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  19. DyannaJune 12, 2012 at 12:11 AM

    I love the colors

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  20. Oakland Daily PhotoJune 12, 2012 at 1:18 AM

    Perfect mural for an art supply store. Those messy color paint tubes look like they spell something out. Of course, I can't read it. I get the same impression from what has been painted on the canvas above the tubes. Perfectly fitting for the new generation of artists affected by hip hop culture. Do you think the melting watch is a nod to Dali? There's a lot going on here that merits a long look. Thanks for participating this week, Jack, in Monday Mural.

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  21. Valladolid Daily PhotoJune 12, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    A colorful mural. Thanks for sharing.

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  22. PerthDailyPhotoJune 13, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    Perfect mural for it's situation! I think you may have started something Jack, I can hear paint brushes in action all around the globe haha!

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  23. UnknownJuly 8, 2014 at 5:19 PM

    That's us!
    YourArtSupplies.com, aka Jerry's Artarama of West Hartford.

    Come check us out!

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