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Published: 2007-04-10 21:00:30 +0000 UTC; Views: 4662; Favourites: 11; Downloads: 371
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The finished mural took me about 60 hours from start to finish, including the clean-up and such. It is 11' tall and about 16.5' wide (330 cm x 495 cm).It was an experience, to say the least.
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Only 60 hours?! Wow... I really like that we get to see your hand at color though. 
...And only 60 hours? O_O
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Yep, only 60 hours, and that includes the time it took me to take off those baffles, caulk the bracket holes, clean off all the dust and chips from the bricks, and block/sketch in all the figures, and do the clean-up, and put on the clear-coat. There was probably about 40 hours of actual painting time. Thank you!
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Very impressive. To work on such a huge scale, did you make a grid to get your figures in proportion? What type of paints do you use for murals may I ask? Thank you
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Thank you for the praise! I used some high quality latex-based exterior house paint, and it was pretty expensive--I was fairly rushed so I had to avoid the time to mix paint, which meant I bought lots of different colors. I put a layer of latex-based clear-coat over the top, too.
I didn't make a grid--I simply used the cinder-block pattern that was already there. If the bricks hadn't been there, I would have used a grid, or perhaps an overhead projector if it wouldn't have to be suspended over the diving boards and swimming pool water below...
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Thanks a lot for your response. I understand better how a real artist works
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Well, you're welcome. And thank you for the flattery, although I hope you are not implying that you are lacking as a "real artist," because your stuff is quite impressive. In watercolors, you leave me in the dust [link] , and your use of brilliant colors is inspiring ( [link] , and [link] are good examples ).
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The result is fantastic, Jeff. It's not anything I would paint myself (nor would you I think, based on what I've seen from you so far), but it does look very great. The depth in the painting is really nice. As if the two swimmers in the front are about to jump out of the wall. The form of the painting is also nice, between those stone blocks. Alas, this mural is way better than the murals I've seen before in swimming pools. It brings more life in the swimming pool aswell.
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Thank you! Yes, getting the idea for this one required about four years of percolating. If it had more bondage of one kind or another it probably would have shown up in four days from the time he asked me to think about it... What can I say?
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Wow! Dude, thats pretty amazing! Quite an honour to leave your mark on the community, even if its a slight depature from your usual...ah....storyline? XD
Incredible stuff, hope the smell of chlorine didnt drive you insane(ier) while you did it
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Thank you! I hope that no matter what ELSE I draw and paint the community will value and respect it. Now I'll get back to "my usual" as you put it.
And swimming is my preferred way to exercise, so the chlorine doesn't bother me so much.
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Thank you, Ms. Ruth (or Mrs. Ruth)! 
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I am so glad you shared with us the step by step, that was cool !! The end result is awesome, my dude ! 
I know you're like pattin' urself on the back ! ...and u should !
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Thank you! I'm glad the step-by-step updates were enjoyable. And, more than patting myself on the back, I'm taking a day to relax my back and get caught up on my DA comments... 
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Congrats with finishing that work. Looks very professoinal indeed
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Bravo! I love the finished product!! The expression on the girl is the best of the lot, but the whole thing is quite strong and professional. Huzzaah!
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Thanks! As usual, the expression of the girl was THE LAST thing I worked on, trying to get it just right. I was even worried that it wasn't dry when I threw the layer of clear-coat up, but it was fine. I'm glad you approve of it.
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WOW! That is absolutely amazing! Very nice job.
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Thanks a metric ton! I'm glad you think so.
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that turned out pretty flippin well, man. congrats!!
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Very nice. Looks like everything came together well. I like how you used the texture of the blocks for shading, and how that makes all the blocks visible. Gives it a unique look.
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Thank you. It was a learning process for most of the way. Needless to say, cinder-block does not make a premium painting surface, although it does give some good texture when you want it.
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Wow... I hope you feel proud Jeff. 
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Thanks, Jana! This one would have taken me longer, save for two things: (1) that ultra-convenient lift had to be returned today, and (2) I have a head absolutely FULL of "Demon's Due" images that are screaming bloody murder to get out on the paper... Finishing it this quickly was totally a necessity, rather than a matter of patient discipline on my part. Still, I'll take the compliment. 
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You're welcome. 
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Oh man..... *sigh* Just finished laughing over that.
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Thanks! I'm certainly glad it's done, and that it looks good.
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