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
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