1301 University Lobby Mural in Minneapolis, MN

 I got to paint a quick, fun, little landscape mural in the lobby at 1301 University, a mostly student housing building on the University of Minnesota campus.

…just across the street from Sanford Hall, the dorm where I lived during my first year at the UofMn over 30 years ago!?😅 Far out, man!

Here's a little video of the making of the mural via my YouTube channel:

The original concept sketch

the color map

projecting the drawing on to the wall and tracing it with chalk

lookin' real dorky while painting uff da

using blue painting tape to make the stripes

Looking to add some color to your space?

Hire me?! Let's chat:  jenniferdavisart@gmail.com

Paint-By-Numbers Community Mural Project at Mia in Minneapolis

My Paint-By-Numbers Community Mural Project at the Minneapolis Institute of Art was so fun and dreamy! 

I made two large number/color-coded, mural-sized drawings and invited the public to join me in bringing them to life with paint.

AND THEY DID! 

And it was so BEAUTIFUL and FUN!

We also had coloring pages! It was neato to see adults (and children!) coloring together and having some good chats.

Here's my Instagram Reel about the project- with more photos and clips: 

(You have to go to my Instagram - at @JenniferDavisArt - to see it in all its glory- cuz Youtube/Blogger won't let me share the copyrighted music here.)

I think the murals turned out great! You can peek in the art studios next time you're at Mia (Minneapolis Institute of Art) to see the finished projects:

Thanks for lookin'.

P.S. I'd looooove to do this again- with adults or kids- or both!

You can hire me to organize and lead this SUPER FUN activity for your group or org: jenniferdavisart@gmail.com

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Post It Show 20 at Giant Robot in Los Angeles, CA

10 new pup paintings on Post It Notes.

It was an honor to be invited back for 

Giant Robot's 20th Annual "Post It Show!"

December 7th, 2024 until December 15th, 2024

Featuring thousands of original artworks on 3x3" Post It Notes by hundreds of artists.

Artworks not sold at the opening will be added to the website soon!

Installation view of the gallery- LOOK AT ALL THOSE POST-ITs!?!?!

This year I made 10 new dog breed paintings (to compliment the eight I made for last year's event.)

Brussels Griffon

Schnauzer

Dachschund

Japanese Chin

Border Collie

Husky

Frenchie

Golden Doodle

Chinese Crested

American Bulldog

I don't know this person and I swiped this photo from GiantRobot so it's super weird of me to put them on my blog but- they got my Frenchie Post It!

I don't know these folks and I swiped this photo from GiantRobot so it's super weird of me to put them on my blog but- they got my Border Collie Post It!

Last year's pups are available on tees, totes, hoodies, pins, stickers, pillows, phone cases, etc in my TeePublic Merch Shop:

https://www.teepublic.com/user/jenniferdavisart

Dozens of designs and shirt colors to choose from

Pug, Boston, Shih Tzu, Pitbull

and

Poodle, Corgi, Chihuahua, Spaniel

Another installation view from #PostIt20

New Garden Mural in Minneapolis

 

During the most perfect, gorgeous, fall Harvest Supermoon weekend, I painted a little garden/garage mural in Minneapolis! I had a blast painting under a big tree full of birds and squirrels. 

(I use the Merlin Bird Identifying App to identify the bird sounds - it so fun and it's free. Get it!)

A video from my Instagram

Projecting the design onto the wall at dusk the evening before painting.

design sketch

Thanks for lookin!

Do you want a mural at your home or business?

Let's chat! JenniferDavisArt@gmail.com

New "Make Believe" Mural at EIHC in Cedar Rapids, IA

In August I completed another large mural- at the Eastern Iowa Health Center's new Pediatrics building in Cedar Rapids, IA! 

"Artist Jennifer Davis paints a mural Aug. 11 on the front wall of the Eastern Iowa Health Center’s pediatrics clinic in southeast Cedar Rapids. The center, a federally qualified health center serving Eastern Iowa, has seen significant growth in recent years — and sees more potential to serve the community. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)"

A video of the making of the mural!

Work in progress

I LOVE PAINTING UP ON A LIFT!!!

Thank you to my sponsors David Meier and Matt McGraine (This is their dog Buddy checking out the finished mural.) AND Thank you to Murals & More for logistic support.

Thank you to Brad Senne for help with ALL OF IT!

Oh- and here's a video of some mural mishaps ;o)

Do you need a mural? (Of course you do!)

Hire me? JenniferDavisArt@gmail.com