Jupiter Foods Petaluma

Case Study

Interior Mural, Jupiter Foods Petaluma

Challenge

Create an interior mural that embodied the spirit and values of Jupiter Foods, a socially responsible grocer in Petaluma, CA.

I developed a design for a cornucopia of fruits and vegetables in a mandala shape, to fit over the cash register, which sits just under a window. So I had to make the most of a small, narrow space below the ceiling.

2022

Concept, Design, Painting

Jupiter Foods

Owner: Dan Bleakey-Formby

Concept Design

I develop concept sketches and color studies until the client is happy with the design.

Painting in Place

It’s rare that I get to paint actual murals on walls anymore. This one was straightforward and satisfying.

Progress

This phase is simply about laying in color, and on-the-spot mixing of paints.

The Fun Part

Once all the base shapes are in, the fun part starts: rendering! Using a variety of brush techniques (and loud tunes in the AirPods), I add dimensions that give the mural life.