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Permalink Reply by Granjero on April 7, 2011 at 10:03pm

I used to study under Lou Maestas years and years ago.( And by study I mean took classes from him... and his assistants.)   He was a fairly well known artist and muralist.  Looks like he's writing a book now though. 

 

http://www.loumaestasartist.com/index.html

 

Other than that I got nothing.  Good luck.

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Permalink Reply by Baker A+D on April 8, 2011 at 9:31am

Thanks for that.  Lou Maestas is probably over qualified for this project from what I just learned of his work on his website.  He is a "Master Artist" and our mural is a bit more elementary, urban, cool.  To give a better sense of the spirit of the mural: The school wishes to paint a stylized street scape with various building fronts (post office, bank, grocery) and street life.  The style should be fun and visually stimulating for kids.

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Permalink Reply by Granjero on April 8, 2011 at 9:42am

Hmm...well, he used to have his students go work on some of the murals. If nothing else he night be able to point you ib the right direction. Unfortunatly my artist network isn't what ut used to be. Also, Mosquero, NM recently did what your speaking of with their entire town. Granted, the entire town is about a hundred yards long but their chamber of commerce might be another lead....

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Permalink Reply by Larry Welz on April 8, 2011 at 10:34am

Hi.

I have just recently moved here from Roswell, where I painted several murals around town, including one at Goddard High School where I had to recreate the mural from 1965 when the school was built.

I also do carnival ride fronts: funhouses, mirror mazes, dark rides.

 

http://larrywelz.carbonmade.com/

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Permalink Reply by Phil_0 on April 8, 2011 at 10:36am

Mike 360 (aka Mike Ipiotis) worked on the mural at Washington Middle School, did the big mural overlooking I-25 just north of Bridge, and has been involved with a ton of other mural projects around town. He'd be an excellent person to contact and would definitely know other muralists around town as well.

 

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/mike-360/15/4a8/199

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Permalink Reply by twotreemama on April 8, 2011 at 12:06pm

I know that Indigenous Digital Media works with youth on varies projects including murals.

http://www.indigenousdigitalmedia.com/

 

They recently did a mural with Coronado Elementary, downtown at 5th and Iron. There are some photos here: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=362422170282&aid=179649

and they have done murals with La Plazita Institute http://www.laplazitainstitute.org.

They collaborate with lots of artists so they might also be a good source for recommendations. 

Good luck with the project. It always wonderful to see communities dedicated to creating art with young people. 

 

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Permalink Reply by Barelas Babe on April 9, 2011 at 5:05am

I watched the Coronado Elementary school mural happen (it is very close to my house) and I have to say I was so impressed with the way it took shape, how the kids came together, and now it is such a point of pride in our neighborhood! 

 

Good luck with the mural project - such a wonderful idea. I hope that you'll keep us posted as the project comes to fruition!

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