McGowan actually painted over a mural he had done for the school five years ago to reflect the changes in direction the campus is looking to implement. The mural features an explorer bursting out of a map, complete with a compass and school colors.
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“I felt like it’s a new step forward and a new start, so I felt good about it,” McGowan said. “I was really excited about his one because the initial ideas came from the kids, which I think is really important.” Students also came up with the school’s new mascot, the Explorers.
Everyone from the parents on up were excited about the new artwork.
“When we had our PTO meeting last week, our parents came in and they were thrilled,” Principal Beth Gaffney said. “They were amazed — it’s just an incredible representation of who we are and that we’re breaking through and trying to blaze some new trails.”
Getting involved with a mural project is a great way to show pride in your community or school. Take a class in mural painting first to build your expertise before tackling an enormous blank canvas. Classes are taught by experts with firsthand knowledge about the challenges of painting murals who will provide valuable advice on completing the projects. Sessions will focus on the process of painting a mural from start to finish, including how to translate preliminary sketches to a full-sized wall. Students will also explore how to convey a theme, tying the different elements of the mural into one strong message.