Mill Pond Trenton

The original Mill Pond completed by the students of Jones County Senior High School.

The refurbishing began because of the deterioration of the paint.

The first step was to scrap it off the building, put on a thick coat of primer.

The picture done by the students will be remembered forever as there will be a plaque places beside the refurbished mural recognizing what a beautiful mural was first painted on the building built in Trenton.

I  have spent about 3 days on the clean up and blocking in of the mural.  The trees on the right side were reduced and pictures were taken of the millpond surroundings to create the many trees that make the mill pond so beautiful.

On the left side of the pond you will begin to see the bank where you might find geese or ducks on the grounds, which makes me think of how the wildlife love the serenity of the pond and the music it makes crossing the concrete barrier.  It is truly a piece of living art for Trenton, NC.

There is a lot of painting to be completed and hopefully by Thanksgiving this year it will be finished weather permitting.  So keep looking and watch for small changes as the pictures comes to rest on the side of another building in Trenton.

Thanks for this opportunity Willow Faye Stroud and Luke McKinney.

k



Mill Pond Mural Trenton, NC

Today was the first day on the Mill Pond Mural in downtown Trenton, NC.  This mural was first completed by a group of art students from Jones County Senior High School.  It was painted about 5 years ago, I believe. 

Over the years the elements have taken a toll on it and the new owner of the building has asked me to work on it to restore its beauty.  Luke McKinney is the owner and he loves art and is an artist himself.  He owns the Rag Bag in Trenton, next to Gypsy's Cafe and Red Willows.  These entrepreneurs are friends first, business owners second and they are dedicated to offering hospitality and wonderful items in their stores.  If you have not been, please come to visit them, they are one of a kind small town treasures.

The mural was a little daunting this morning after I left Bible Study at the Methodist church.  Bud Morton is the pastor and this morning was a wonderful gathering for all who attended.  After study some lucky lilies took up residence in the Prayer Garden from Claudia and Johnny home near by.  Spending a little time in the garden was heavenly because of the beautiful weather.

When I got to Luke's building I took one look at the mural and immediately asked God for His presence, and sure enough, He came.  The mural has already started to look very impressionistic, and I know the final product will be beautiful.  Hopefully the integrity of the wall will work with the new paint and poly products added so it will last for a long time.

So keep watching it's transformation.


Thanks Luke for this opportunity......art in Trenton is so important to all of us. 

We welcome you to our town filled with art and love.  k