This is my proposal for the Mesa College Mural Art Project. There is no deep philosophical meaning to the image. It is only intended to be fun. My original idea called for brightly colored Geckos crawling up the sidewalk. However, the pavement reminded me of sandstone so it led me to a more aboriginal style that I had not envisioned. Hopefully the more subdued colors and the white inner glow will remind the viewer of native rock art from the American Southwest or perhaps Australia. I suppose since Mesa College is located in the American Southwest the theme is appropriate. Perhaps I was subliminally influenced by Alexis Smith's Snake path at UCSD as I have walked that path dozens of times.
-Walker Anderson
I believe you are write in leaving the colors as they are in blends and produces and nice effect.
ReplyDeleteNick Mult 121
You really pull off the look you were trying to achieve. It does look aboriginal. - Paul Santillan
ReplyDeleteI think you did a great job. It is an original proposal and it works pretty well. The images and the pavement work great together, and it is fun too.
ReplyDelete-Lorena Verduzco
I hope I can see that image in our school! good job - Hae Mi Lee
ReplyDeleteVery unique. Great!
ReplyDelete- Nic Cunningham
the geckos go with the dessert theme Mesa has going great idea! -Rocio Sandoval
ReplyDeleteLove the geckos. Great theme for the campus. After all, we are in the desert.
ReplyDeleteElaine Sanderson
Enjoying the neutral colors that blend well onto the floor. Fits San Diego's environment.
ReplyDelete-Edith Gonzalez
I really love what you were going for with your inspiration from native rock art! It looks great!
ReplyDelete- Melanie Carpio
i like the idea of the way we walk being so playful and it works for everyone!
ReplyDelete- Aida Rodriguez
I think you made a good choice by going with a natural color for the geckos. Subtlety is good sometimes. I like it.
ReplyDelete-Valerie Vardaro
I like how your work blends in naturally with its surroundings.
ReplyDelete- Jennifer Pranskevich
A very natural looking mural that goes well with the climate of San Diego. I do like the simplicity of the tan/beige colors.
ReplyDelete- Lisa Oschmann
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ReplyDeleteNice natural look. Feels like I'm crawling with the geckos.
ReplyDelete-Todd Dragert
Very nice. I like the thought you put into it regarding historical context and the environment. But will it save you 15% on car insurance? =)
ReplyDelete-Michael Tam
I use to breed lizards so this just made my day. It really looks like it is there. I swear I have seen something like this in Hawaii.
ReplyDeleteKeith Hassett
Awesome.. Color choice was very soothing.
ReplyDeleteGeri Bartusch
I like the colors you chose. If they were brighter they could be a bit overwhelming, but these work perfect.
ReplyDelete-Nicole Meinholz
Love the darker and more subdued colors you chose - this is one of those murals where if you aren't paying attention you might not realize that you're stepping on a Gecko :) I like that it is very playful and draws you in.
ReplyDelete-Alwyn Sekhri
Images on the ground are always fun as you walk around. I like the geckos. Perhaps they should appear smaller as they are farther away though.
ReplyDeleteVery southwestern....the colors work great! Playful...-Crystal Trenkle
ReplyDeleteIt reminds me of the snake path too! One of my favorite pieces of art on the campus...though I am not as big of a fan of walking up that hill...
ReplyDelete- Rachel Goetz
It blends in nicely. I like the use of the white outline and the gradient is awesome.
ReplyDelete- John O'Grady
Colors seem to blend in quite well as if the mural was made completely out of chalk. My sister has a gecko.
ReplyDeleteWell done.
- Wesley Krawczyk
I like the natural theme. The way the Geckos blend is well done. -Katimarie Morse
ReplyDeleteNice use of colors and how it blends in with the background.
ReplyDelete- Ed Skillion
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ReplyDeleteI like how the Gecko's blend in with the sandy colored pavement. Great job! Very fun too.
ReplyDelete-Dolores Preciado
Just like a real gecko, it blends very well into its environment.
ReplyDeleteThis gives the Cell Phone users something else to look at...
ReplyDelete-Phong Phan
Good Job
ReplyDelete-Roslyn Pollard
I like this one, it look cool.
ReplyDelete-Ya-Li Huang