Before photo - typical concrete & stucco facade:
Preparing the canvas - by plastering the wall surface:
The wall starts to take on a 3-dimensional appearance.
Eric in his element, 30' off the ground.
He does most of the artwork by himself & researches, paints and designs each project from scratch. His wife Kathy, also an artist, serves as project manager.
Finished product:
Here are some more examples of Eric's projects...
Great American Crossroad - Bucyrus, Ohio
Before...
After
Liberty Remembers
Before:
After - hard to believe you're looking at a flat 2-dimensional wall.
How to dress up a drab Shopping Mall -Niagara , NY
Before:
After:
After - close-up of left side and middle:
(I wonder how many birds fly into this wall on a daily basis??)
Indoor Murals - Miller Brewery
Hallway Before - Miller Fermenting Rooms:
After Photos - Past meets Present in the Miller Brewery Fermenting Rooms, clipboards and aprons were added to the surface of the murals to enhance the illusion.
You're looking at flat walls!
Detail view looking down the illusional hallway in the previous mural.
SIMPLY AMAZING, ISN'T IT?
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Wow, talk about talent!
ReplyDeleteIt WOULD be fun to watch people walking up to these walls and trying to figure them out(and birds as well)lol:)
To be blessed with such artistic ability is amazing. I bet he loves what he does.
I think this is the same guy that lives around here in Ohio and has done several things here. It is amazing what he does. What is his last name?
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Rita--I have no idea. I know nothing of him except what I posted above (received previously in email form). I wish I knew, as I would certainly sing his praises for an incredible talent!
ReplyDeleteThat is incredible. The detail is really astounding. The man has no lack of talent.
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