The finished GO PAINT DAY! mural. Click to enlarge photo.
About 40 kids ranging in age from 8 – 14 were teamed with an experienced graffiti artist to create their own vision on a mural.
The kids picked a three or four letter word and then chose the style and did a mock up. They then worked with an artist who helped them bring their vision to life.
Here are some photos of the work done today and the finished mural. Hopefully it will be transferred to a nearby location to add to the other 30 amazing murals being created around Everett this weekend. Click photo to enlarge. You can see more photos and reels of today’s work on Hyper’s Instagram page. Hyper says he plans to hold more classes for youth in Everett and Snohomish County this fall. Follow his Instagram for more details.
It began Saturday morning at 10 AM as a blank canvas.
Throughout the day young artists added a word to the wall.
The artists chose a three or four letter word.
8-year-old Ella is underway.
Ella adds additional elements.
8-year-old Kingston works with Hyper to select his style and make a mock up.
Ella considers her next move.
Ella with her final work.
Hyper watches Kingston at work.
Kingston worked quickly.
Artists filled up every space on the wall.
Kingston poses with his completed work.
Black paint was added to create the words GO PAINT DAY! along the mural.
Hyper who has spent the last 12 months organizing this event and teaches classes in graffiti art to youth and community groups poses with two youth artists to thank the sponsors.
August 6, 2022
Artwork in Everett, Events in Everett