painting the mural... more photos

The exterior signage / mural is complete! My friend Danielle said that it was like day camp. We had a great time. The best part was people stopping and yelling at us how much they loved it from their cars. I'm sure that summer camp isn't nearly as much fun (and hard work) as what we did for a few days. From the initial transfer and drawing of the logo and flowers, to painting several coats of flowers, to finishing it off with sharpie markers. Thanks Melissa, Phillip, Danielle, and our honorary mural painters, Debbie and Michael. I see the mural as a work in progress as the ME & Blue brand develops. I love this job!  I will update with more photos in the next couple of days.  Countdown to the boutique opening...Friday, June 19th!  XO, M.E. 

painting the exterior...planning and day 1

Who knew how many things go into transferring a logo and brand from a graphic file to the outside of a building? Venice is full of fun buildings that have hand painted signs with an artistic, home spun vibe. So off to plan the exterior of ME & Blue...from trips to Kinkos using large format copiers, to buying the perfect paint brushes, matching up paint swatches at Naylor's, figuring out how to use tracing paper and a level, and ultimately making sure that the logo and graphic do their job: stop traffic and get customers to come in and shop. Here are photos so far...my dog Angie Mae chilling out in the car while I drive around, getting my supplies...and Melissa, my graphic designer as she works on day 1 of the ME & Blue mural project. More photos to come! XO, M.E.