Update on the Pathways Mural

"The Road Not Taken"/Pathways Center
6' x 11' Panel Mural

Here's an update for the Pathways Center mural in progress at the Keith Center. It's slowly coming along, we're starting to add texture, highlights and shadows.

The mural will have two cut out life size figures in front of the mural, deciding which path to take. It will be installed at the end of a long hallway, where you can go left or right. People from all over the city come for meetings, workshops, and programs in the Pathways Center.

Make a Wish!

Birthday Bash
Illustration for 5"x7" printed card
Gouache and Acrylic
© Laura DeDonato

Here it is...fun and colorful, pretty much a birthday explosion. How could you not smile if you got this card in the mail on your birthday? Especially from an unexpected source, your local transportation company.

As I mentioned in my original posting about my sketches for SCM Transportation's birthday card illustration, I love cake! But, this was my first time painting cake as the focal point in a piece. Staring at it every day calmed quite a few cravings, though not all of them.

Surprisingly, it was the frosting that presented the largest challenge in this piece. The intricate lines and ripples of the frosting were interesting, but they were drawing too much attention. I had to simplify them. Once this happened, the candles got the attention they needed and a new star emerged, the oreos!

I can't wait to see it in print!!!

Signed, Sealed, Delivered...

Hand painted gold and green sign now hanging in Tuxedos by Merian in Brockton. I custom matched the fonts and colors to match existing signs within the store.

6' x 1' plywood
Acrylic

The Story Continues...More from Sir Lancelot & Merlin's Code

Here is the second installment of illustrations I colored from Sir Lancelot's, Knight of Gallantry, session on www.MerlinsCode.com. Enjoy!

All images are digital and copyright of MerlinsCode.com.