Gold Rush Mural and Wanted Poster
My search for an interesting Gold Rush mural brought me to the story of the Niantic. It started as a whale ship that brought fortune-seekers to San Francisco during the California Gold … Read More
California Map Mural
My California map collaborative art project is great for schools and any group that wants to create something special by working together. Make a large and colorful map of California that includes … Read More
Happy Halloween Scream Mural
My Happy Halloween collaborative art project is great for schools and any group that wants to create something special by working together. Here’s a fun way to combine a little art history … Read More
Vintage Halloween Mural
My vintage Halloween collaborative art project is great for schools and any group that wants to create something special by working together. I’ve always enjoyed vintage Halloween art for its whimsical quality. … Read More
Haunted House Mural
My haunted house collaborative art project is great for schools and any group that wants to create something special by working together. This mural is designed for you to customize in your … Read More
Day of the Dead Mural
My Day of the Dead collaborative art project is great for schools and any group that wants to create something special by working together. “Dia De Los Muertos” is also known as … Read More
Matisse Cat Mural
My latest PDF mural is an imitation of Matisse’s “The Cat with Red Fish”. It’s whimsical lines and bright colors were just too much fun to imitate with my favorite Portfolio brand … Read More
Ode to W. H. Johnson
In celebration of Black History Month, I’ve created this mural in the style of William H. Johnson (1901-1970), a very talented painter who had a difficult life. He came to be widely admired for … Read More
Mona Lisa Mural
The “Mona Lisa” was painted by the Florentine artist Leonardo da Vinci over 500 years ago, and is probably the world’s most famous painting. NOTE: I used my favorite Portfolio brand oil … Read More
Frida Kahlo Mural
My Frida Kahlo collaborative art project is great for schools and any group that wants to create something special by working together. Frida Kahlo is considered one of Mexico’s greatest artists. She … Read More
Rousseau Gypsy
“The Sleeping Gypsy” is an 1897 painting by French artist Henri Rousseau. The image of a lion musing over a sleeping woman on a moonlit night has served as inspiration for many poems and … Read More
Ode to Picasso Mural
My Picasso collaborative art project is great for schools and any group that wants to create something special by working together. Pablo Picasso was born in 1881 in Malaga, Spain. He created … Read More
Matisse Red Room
My Matisse collaborative art project is great for schools and any group that wants to create something special by working together. The Dessert: Harmony in Red is a painting by French artist … Read More
Still Life Flower Mural
This still life artist, Bosschaert, is not exactly a household name, but I love the floral paintings he made way back in the 1600’s. I’ve created a large mural template which could … Read More
Hiroshigi Mural
Ando Hiroshige (1793-1858) was a master Japanese woodblock print artist who specialized in very poetic landscapes. He significantly influenced European artists from the 1870’s onwards, most notably van Gogh, Degas, Toulouse-Lautrec, Monet … Read More
Arcimboldo Mural
Giuseppe Arcimboldo (1527–1593) was an Italian painter famous for creating imaginative portrait heads made entirely of objects such as fruit, vegetables, flowers, etc. I colored my very detailed mural to keep the … Read More
Cezanne + Matisse Mural
Paul Cezanne was a French artist whom Matisse and others considered the father of post-Impressionism. This mural honors both artists by combining Cezanne’s subject matter with Matisse’s vivid color palette. NOTE: I … Read More
Sunday in the Park
My Sunday in the Park collaborative art project is great for schools and any group that wants to create something special by working together. In the late 1800’s, a French artist named … Read More
Rousseau Tiger Mural
Henri Rousseau (1844–1910) was a French Post-Impressionist painter who worked in what was referred to as a “Primitive” manner. Rousseau was often teased by other artists because he never received any formal … Read More
Van Gogh Iris Mural
Van Gogh’s “Irises” painting has lots of color and texture which I imitated with oil pastels. I’ve created a large mural template that has the basic shapes of this painting, but leaves … Read More
Starry Night Mural
My Starry Night collaborative art project is great for schools and any group that wants to create something special by working together. Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” is famous for it’s energy and … Read More
Klimt Tree of Life
My Klimt Tree of Life collaborative art project is great for schools and any group that wants to create something special by working together. Gustav Klimt was a Viennese painter who was … Read More
Klimt The Kiss
“The Kiss” by Gustav Klimt is a very popular painting which depicts a couple embracing. The bodies are filled with extravagant patterning, a prominent feature of the Art Nouveau movement. NOTE: I … Read More
Gauguin Mural
Paul Gauguin’s bold, colorful and design oriented paintings significantly influenced Modern art. This mural of his “Street in Tahiti by Paul Gauguin” painting has a new feature – color callouts listed on … Read More
Kandinsky Red Mural
Kandinsky used color in a highly sophisticated way associating hue with pitch and saturation with volume of sound. He even stated that when he saw color he heard music. This mural is … Read More
Optical Art Mural
Victor Vasarely’s style of painting in the 1950’s used geometric shapes with interesting color combinations. UPDATE: This mural now comes in two versions, one with color names printed in every shape, and one … Read More
Pop Art Mural
My pop art collaborative art project is great for schools and any group that wants to create something special by working together. Roy Lichtenstein came to prominence in the 1960s with comic … Read More
Van Gogh’s Sunflower Mural
My Van Gogh Sunflower collaborative art project is great for schools and any group that wants to create something special by working together. Vincent Van Gogh painted a total of seven versions … Read More
Theibaud Cake Mural
American artist Wayne Theibaud is perhaps best known for his bright paintings of pastries and cakes, which are obviously a fun topic for children to explore. Mr. Theibaud used a more muted … Read More
Ode to Dali Mural
Salvador Dali, famous for his role in surrealistic art, made several elephant paintings that to me, epitomize the definition of “real, yet unreal”. His original versions have a lot of open space, … Read More
Chuck Close Mural
Chuck Close is an American artist known for his very large and very creative portraits. He also has an amazing life story of overcoming all odds after a blood clot left him … Read More
Van Gogh’s Bedroom Mural
My Van Gogh bedroom collaborative art project is great for schools and any group that wants to create something special by working together. On October 16th 1888, Vincent Van Gogh wrote to … Read More
Kandinsky Circles
My Kandinsky Circles collaborative art project is great for schools and any group that wants to create something special by working together. Wassily Kandinsky, a Russian artist from the late 1800s, was … Read More
Delaunay Mural
Robert Delaunay, a French painter, printmaker and writer, used Cubism as one of his points of departure. By the 1930s his work was a study of geometric forms and vibrant color. This … Read More
Jim Dine Mural
My Jim Dine mural collaborative art project is great for schools and any group that wants to create something special by working together. Jim Dine is an American pop artist, famous for … Read More
Franz Marc Mural
Franz Marc, whose career was cruelly cut short by the First World War, is considered the most popular of all the German Expressionists. This mural of his “Little Blue Horse, 1912” painting features … Read More
Abstract Flower Mural
I applied an abstract color treatment to a realistic flower to come up with this Abstract Flower Mural. NOTE: I used my favorite Portfolio brand oil pastels in my sample. PDF FILE … Read More
Georgia O’Keeffe Mural
The artistic brilliance of Georgia O’Keeffe revolutionized modern art. With her paintings she vividly portrayed the power and emotion of objects of nature. One of her most famous paintings, Oriental Poppies is … Read More
Diego Rivera Mural
Diego Rivera was a painter and muralist born in Guanajuato, Mexico, and is now thought to be one of the leading artists of the twentieth century. He wanted to make art that … Read More
Warhol Soup Can Mural
My Warhol Soup Can collaborative art project is great for schools and any group that wants to create something special by working together. Here’s my St. Patrick’s Day tribute to Andy Warhol’s … Read More
Miro Mural
Joan Miro (1893-1983) was a Spanish artist whose work is often associated with Surrealism even though he never joined or followed any group style. This mural is a composite of his style … Read More
Paul Klee Sun Mural
Paul Klee was a Swiss artist (1879–1940) who experimented and eventually mastered color theory. This mural of his famous “Castle and Sun” painting may be colored to match the original, or just … Read More
Ode to Matisse
In the late 1800’s, Henri Matisse explored new ways of interpreting shapes and images in his vibrant paintings. His persistence opened a floodgate for modern artists to express their own vision, which … Read More
Munch’s The Scream Mural
My Munch’s The Scream collaborative art project is great for schools and any group that wants to create something special by working together. It has been said that Munch wanted his colors … Read More
American Gothic Mural
“American Gothic” by Grant Wood is one of the world’s most recognized and parodied pieces of art. My mural can be colored to match the original, or you can get creative by … Read More
Haiti Market Day
I created this mural to celebrate the colorful work of Haitian artist Berny Mathias. This value-packed mural sells for a special price of $10, and all proceeds go to support education and … Read More
Saint Basil’s Cathedral Mural
My Saint Basil’s Cathedral collaborative art project is great for schools and any group that wants to create something special by working together. St. Basil’s Cathedral on Red Square is Moscow’s most … Read More
“We Can Do It!” Mural
My We Can Do it collaborative art project is great for schools and any group that wants to create something special by working together. “We Can Do It!” was a famous American … Read More
Monarch Mural
My Monarch Mural collaborative art project is great for schools and any group that wants to create something special by working together. Did you know the North American monarch population has declined … Read More
Communion Mural
A recent request for a communion-theme mural led to this venture into stained glass art, which I am really excited about. I’ve left the black shapes in the mural template so it … Read More
USA Flag Mural
Celebrate our nation’s holidays by making your own collaborative American Flag mural, now with two sizes in one pdf file. NOTE: I used my favorite Portfolio brand oil pastels in my sample. … Read More
Abraham Lincoln Mural
On Feb. 12th, our country celebrates Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, commemorating the life of our extraordinary 16th president. NOTE: I used my favorite Portfolio brand oil pastels in my sample. PDF FILE INCLUDES: … Read More
George Washington Mural
Feb. 15th is Presidents Day, a day to commemorating the birth of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. NOTE: I used my favorite Portfolio brand oil pastels in my sample. PDF FILE INCLUDES: … Read More
Statue of Liberty
For July 4th celebrations, a super-sized Statue of Liberty mural. She stands 5 feet tall when complete, and comes with tinting and shading instructions for a very graphic looking work of art. … Read More
Giraffe Mural
This giraffe stands almost 6 feet tall when complete, and makes a really colorful addition to any room or hall. NOTE: I used my favorite Portfolio brand oil pastels in my sample. … Read More
Whale Mural
If you are looking to make a large animal mural, nothing says “big” like a whale. Note: I used my favorite Portfolio brand oil pastels in my sample. PDF FILE INCLUDES: 24 … Read More
Canvas Butterfly
My New Butterfly Mural comes in two standard frames sizes, for those looking for a more permanent mounting. Note: I used my favorite Portfolio brand oil pastels in my sample. PDF FILE … Read More
Tropical Mural
My Tropical Landscape Mural originated as an Earth Day mural awhile back. I modified it a bit so that it could celebrate beautiful tropical creatures all year round. NOTE: I used my … Read More
T-Rex Mural
Kids just love dinosaurs. This project can be colored in it’s basic form, or shaded by following the built-in shadows. NOTE: I used my favorite Portfolio brand oil pastels in my sample. … Read More
Canada Flag
Canada Day is celebrated every July 1st, so I’m offering a Canadian Flag Mural for my friends up north. Note: I used my favorite Portfolio brand oil pastels in my sample. PDF … Read More
Blue Planet Mural
My Blue Planet collaborative art project is great for schools and any group that wants to create something special by working together. Use it to further geography studies, or celebrate Earth Day … Read More
Seasonal Tree
My seasonal tree collaborative art project is great for schools and any group that wants to create something special by working together. Many students learn about seasons throughout the school year, so … Read More
Nelson Mandela Mural
My Nelson Mandela collaborative art project is great for schools and any group that wants to create something special by working together. Nelson Mandela became the first black president of South Africa … Read More
MLK Dream Mural
To commemorate Martin Luther King on his special day, I’ve made a new mural that gives a nod to his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. NOTE: I used my favorite Portfolio … Read More
Happy Vegetable Mural
Share the benefits of composting with this mural of happy vegetables watching worms do their work. Note: I used my favorite Portfolio brand oil pastels in my sample. PDF FILE INCLUDES: • … Read More
Martin Luther King Mural
My Martin Luther King mural collaborative art project is great for schools and any group that wants to create something special by working together. On January 16th, 2017 people of all ages … Read More
USA Map
Here’s a little more of a practical application for creating a large mural for a classroom. Many elementary students study the US states and their capitals, so I thought that a large … Read More
Thanksgiving Mural
My Thanksgiving mural collaborative art project is great for schools and any group that wants to create something special by working together. In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an … Read More
Elephant Mural
My new elephant mural continues my collection of large animals murals that are fun to color and decorate any classroom. NOTE: I used my favorite Portfolio brand oil pastels in my sample. … Read More
Pierre Maxo Mural
I created this mural to celebrate the colorful work of Haitian artist Pierre Maxo. This value-packed mural sells for a special price of $10, and all proceeds go to support education and … Read More
Butterfly Mural
My butterfly mural collaborative art project is great for schools and any group that wants to create something special by working together. Kinders and 1st graders can have fun just coloring this … Read More
Giant Loose Leaf
You can make a GIANT size sheet of ruled school paper that is fun for quick art shows, bulletin boards or many other activities. Just print the pages, cut and tape them … Read More
Chinese New Year Horse 2014
The 2014 Chinese New Year was celebrated on January 31st, and is deemed to be “Year of the Horse”. PDF FILE INCLUDES: 25 Coloring Pages (8.5″ x 11″) Assembly instructions Coloring Guide … Read More
Chinese New Year Rooster 2017
My latest Chinese New Year mural celebrates the Year of the Rooster. The first day of the New Year is on Saturday, January 28th. This mural is drawn and colored with the … Read More
Chinese New Year Monkey 2016
Chinese New Year is an annual celebration marking the start of the year according to the Chinese lunisolar calendar. Chinese New Year always falls in the months of January or February, and … Read More
Chinese New Year Mural 2013
The 2013 Chinese New Year was celebrated on February 10th as the year of the Snake. I made this paper-cut style mural to celebrate the holiday and learn more about the amazing Chinese art … Read More
Chinese New Year Goat 2015
The 2015 Chinese New Year will be celebrated on Feb. 19th, and is deemed to be “Year of the Goat”. NOTE: I used my favorite Portfolio brand oil pastels in my sample. … Read More
Our Lady of Guadalupe Mural
My Lady of Guadelupe mural collaborative art project is great for schools and any group that wants to create something special by working together. In Catholicism, Our Lady of Guadalupe is the … Read More
Nativity Mural
My Nativity mural collaborative art project is great for schools and any group that wants to create something special by working together. I am proud to unveil my new stained glass mural … Read More
Victorian Mural
I turned my town drawing project into a large Victorian Mural for some winter coloring fun. NOTE: I used my favorite Portfolio brand oil pastels in my sample. PDF FILE INCLUDES: 24 … Read More