The Dedication Ceremony for the renovated Children’s Room at the Winchester Library (featuring my murals!) was this past Sunday – and it was fantastic to see the reactions of the visitors!!!
When this process began, the Director of Children’s Services called me in to look at the space in preparation for a renovation project. In place of the old purple, gold and off-white color scheme, they wanted to bring the “outside in” and create a whimsical nature-based space that would bring joy and inspiration to the kids who visit.
In this first meeting, we brainstormed the different places we could put murals, while also discussing different subjects I could paint and choosing colors for the entire space. Central to the overall space is 4 large columns in the main room. My proposal was to change the gold flutes at the top of the columns into colorful flowers and have the stems of the flowers spiral up the columns – which they loved!
With the Winchester team on board with the concept – I was on to painting my designs. This included of course the columns, but also animals, insects, trees and flowers that would make up the 15 mural vignettes that I ended up painting in the 2 rooms that make up the children’s area.
With the designs approved – I was on to painting the final murals!! It was great to visit once the project was complete, and to hear stories of children playing “find the chipmunk” and giving the bunny kisses.
Following are pictures of the final result:
Enjoy!
Jason
4 flower columns
Birch tree lally columns
Column with ladybug
Hiding mouse
Doorway into the second room
