This was one of my two favorite murals I saw that day. I am sure I missed many but before I go again, I will find out where they are.
This is at the entrance of the US Naval Academy.
The ships were on the wall hidden by the car.
Veering away from murals for a minute, on the grounds of the academy is the statue of a goat, which is the United States Naval Academy Mascot. Its story on how it was chosen as the mascot can be read here.
The following murals were in various places heading home but on the outskirts of town, in a more industrial area.
The next four photos of a mural painted on a wall, were done by local teenagers and they called it 'The Garden of Inclusion.' I couldn't find much about it except for a fleeting glimpse of a local newspaper article, before a pop-up appeared blocking everything and asking that I buy a four-month subscription to read it. I didn't want to do that so let it be.
"Tener Felizidad" according to google translate means "Have Happiness".
It must have been done some time ago as it seemed worn and faded.
There were good messages painted all along that wall, such as "Be Happy" and "Nosotros Somos" - "We Are".
This was very nice but hard to photograph for one complete photo.
I missed a panel, but this was at the end and was my other favorite.
A mural map can be found here of the following.
There is a YouTube at this link explaining the art, and these murals are seen. I looked for ID and didn't find them all. This one of the young girl below is called "Girl & Angler Fish", by artist Vermelho. It can be found on the Capital Teas HQ building.
I didn't know this until searching online for info on the murals, that we were actually in the Annapolis Design District, in an industrial area bounded by West Street, Chinquapin Round Road, Legion Avenue and Forest Drive. The photo below is a painting of a fox.
What I found: "Brazilian-born artist Roberta Pardo, is the force behind this particular mural collection. Roberta, an Arundel County resident, created Urban Walls Brazil, an arts residency program that brings young, international street artists to Annapolis.
Thanks for looking and I hope your week has started well.
Wow, I love this place! so many cool murals! They are always so much fun to snap! The goat is fierce and frightening. My favorites are the sailboats, the Heron, and the old ships.
ReplyDeleteThat's great Ginny, they were indeed. I really enjoyed myself finding them and then taking photos. I enjoyed learning of your favorites :)
DeleteSuch lovely murals! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome Nicole and thank you :)
DeleteThese are amazing. Such talent in these murals. I love them all. These would be fun to see in person
ReplyDeleteThey were indeed Ann, I would have liked to have studied them more but they will be there when I go back eventually :)
DeleteMurals certainly do have the ability to enliven dull spaces, and convey messages too. Thanks for sharing these examples.
ReplyDeleteI have always thought that, an old building can come alive with them, and good messages even better. You are very welcome David, so glad you liked them :)
DeleteThat is a lovely and varied selection of murals. I really like the Naval Academy murals and enjoyed reading about Bill the Goat in his various iterations.
ReplyDeleteI am happy you enjoyed them Janice, and the story of Bill the Goat :)
DeleteThere was a time before murals become popular. I find myself wondering when the change occurred, but it’s good that it did. I don’t think urban areas have billboards anymore, or not to the same degree as they once did.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to look up the history of them AC. I guess graffiti came first and it evolved maybe? Billboards were a big part of our travels at one time. Always fun to see what they were advertising when we got up close enough to read them :)
DeleteAwesome art!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ann :)
DeleteI wish our murals here were as beautiful as these!
ReplyDeleteMurals seem to be everywhere now, in all different styles :)
DeleteYou saw some good ones. I especially love the seascape and the dogs!
ReplyDeleteI thought so too Jeanie, and I enjoyed your favorites too :)
DeleteI love this! Such a lively area.
ReplyDeleteI agree! I have been coming to Annapolis off and on during the years, ever since I was first married. We have had friends living there for years. Gregg and I sometimes go to a favorite restaurant :)
DeleteDenise what a beautiful and colorful post. I really like Bill the Goat is most handsome.
ReplyDeletethanks for the link.
Hugs cecilia
You are very welcome and I'm glad you enjoyed Bill the Goat especially. Hugs, Denise xo
DeleteI wonder if the murals are a new thing. We lived there once and there were no murals but heck, that was back in the dark ages so anything and everything changes over time.
ReplyDeleteThat's interesting Latane, I wonder how long they have been there? :)
DeleteYou found a lot of murals! My favorite is the one that was hard to photograph.
ReplyDeleteWe did and many more I wasn't able to take :) Couldn't get a direct line on that building mural as there was only a narrow road and obstructions on the other side.
DeleteWhat an array of beautiful art!
ReplyDeleteI especially love the fading happiness spreading art by the kids! :)
Thank you Rita, I'm glad you enjoyed them. Yes, that was a lovely wall of happy messages, and what a sweet idea to introduce those kids to art and the positivity of it all :)
DeleteThat are alls fantasic art!!!
ReplyDeletehave a good days, hugs Elke
Greetings Elke :) So glad you thought so. You have good days too :) hugs, Denise xo
DeleteWhat great murals you've shared.
ReplyDeleteI liked them all.
All the best Jan
So happy you liked them all Jan, thank you and all the best :) Denise
DeleteDenise. What a site. All pretty. Such a site. My top pick is the monster breaking out of the wall and then the flowers.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ivy! I got the idea to ask Google about it. This is what it said:
DeleteThe mural on the front wall of Third Eye Comics in Annapolis, MD, is called "FLOAT: From The Deep" and was created by artist Matt Corrado. It features a large, detailed depiction of a Kraken-like creature with an octopus-like head and a skull-like face, inspired by the creature from the classic horror film Creature from the Black Lagoon." I am going to ask Google first before I start doing a deep dive. This took seconds to get this information.
I've always loved wall murals.......if they exude goodness. My favorite is the doggies. : ) There are some talented artists out there. Have a pleasant November week, Denise.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
Me too, I've enjoyed them from the west to the east coast on our travels. I wish I had thought about taking more photos. Yes, exuding goodness with their positive messages is an added pleasure to them. They just make you feel good reading them. I agree on those many talented artists Sheri. You have a pleasant November week also my dear friend :)
DeleteI guess some artists don't use the best paint so some murals are in decay. You remind me to get out and find some murals here.
ReplyDeleteAgreed but I'm wondering if this was only supposed to be a temporary mural as I caught a fleeting glimpse of a different one a few years before with no description unfortunately.
DeleteMe gustaron los barcos. Te mando un beso
ReplyDeleteLos barcos son preciosos, estoy de acuerdo :) ¡Gracias! Te mando un beso.
DeleteThese are beautiful murals, dear friend 🧡 I especially love ❤️ the dog 🐕 one.
ReplyDeleteAnd hello to you too Dear friend, the dogs are lovely! :)
Deletehat is a great collection of murals. I don't see many in our suburb but in town we have some.
ReplyDeleteThank you Diane, I thought so too. I hope you take photos of your murals one of these days :)
DeleteLovely murals
ReplyDeleteHappy you think so, thank you Christine :)
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