Ventura's Streetscape Mural Project

Thanks for coming back! My latest project involves doing a mural for the City of Ventura The City has installed shelters at the bus stops on Ventura Avenue and at other locations throughout mid-town. I found out through the Westside City Council, (whose website was designed by my wife: Ionia) where we occasionally attend meetings to stay in touch with Westside agendas, developments and politics, that the City had an open call for mural artists to submit ideas for the new bus stop shelters. Other than my weekly illustrations for the VC Reporter I have yet to make any impact in Ventura. To make a long story short, my proposal was accepted and I became a freelance mural artist for the City of Ventura! On January 3rd I picked up the 4 pieces of primed plywood panels and acrylic latex paint that would eventually become a mural. Does this wood make me look fat? Each panel is mounted along the back of the bus stop shelter. There will be a clear coating with a UV protectant that has to be applied over the top of the completed mural. After that the City will apply a "anti-sacrifical" coating. According to the FAQ paperwork for the project, the coating will help to protect the integrity of the artwork. Surfaces containing grafitti will simply be wiped clean by a special rag without damaging the work. The murals will be on display for 3-5 years, which was the reason for the Acrylic Latex (house paint). Off to work.