"Chelsea Soccer Mural" by Michele Levani- Charelston Muralist

I was recently hired to paint a soccer mural in a young boy's bathroom. Not only is he a terrific soccer player, but he's a huge Chelsea fan! However, his father prefers the rival team of Manchester. I needed to create a mural that would fit into such a small space and create a huge impact. I think I achieved my goal... SCORE!!!

Enjoy the photos and don't forget to watch the YouTube video, as well!

"Chelsea Soccer Mural" by Michele Levani- Charleston Muralist

Chelsea Soccer Mural

 Preliminary Sketch

 Before

Progress

Chelsea Stripes are added to frame out the actual mural

DesignLayout

 Finished!

Every Soccer player needs their own personal World Cup!

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"7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens" Mural by Michele Levani

"The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens"

Mural by Michele Levani

Last week I was asked to paint a mural in a young boy's bedroom based on the best selling book, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens".

I haven't read the book yet, but I am planning to do so along with Sean Covey's other best selling book, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People". 

The 7 Habits are-

Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood

Listen to people sincerely.

 

Be Proactive

Take responsibility for your life.

 

Begin with the End in Mind
Define your mission and goals in life.

 

Put First Things First
Prioritize and do the most important things first.

Think Win-Win
Have an "everyone-can-win" attitude.

 

Synergize
Work together to achieve more.

Sharpen the Saw
Renew yourself regularly.

This mural took me about 5 hours total of painting and preparation time.

The Sketch

Laying out the blocks for the "7 Habits"

Details still needed

Just needs the lettering

Just needs the lettering

Complete!

My client was so happy with the results that she has hired me to paint 2 additional murals in her home, so ...more to come!

Mural based on this best selling book by Sean Covey-

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Dr. Seuss "Cat in the Hat" Nursery Mural by Michele Levani

There will be a real shelf attached below the fishbowl

Progress of Dr. Seuss "Cat in the Hat" Nursery Mural by Michele Levani

Progress of Dr. Seuss "Cat in the Hat" Nursery Mural by Michele Levani

Progress of Dr. Seuss "Cat in the Hat" Nursery Mural by Michele Levani

Beginnings of Dr. Seuss "Cat in the Hat" Nursery Mural by Michele Levani

Beginnings of Dr. Seuss "Cat in the Hat" Nursery Mural by Michele Levani

Beginnings of Dr. Seuss "Cat in the Hat" Nursery Mural by Michele Levani

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Charleston Pour House Mural Competition..."Metamorphosis of a Song" by Michele Levani

The Charleston Pour House hosted a mural competition Labor Day weekend. I was chosen to paint the front entryway of their attached restaurant, El Bohio. The winner of this competition is dependent on public votes. Please go online and vote http://www.charlestonpourhouse.com/ or email Jessica Wilson at jessica@charlestonpourhouse.com . If you would like to vote for me, add my name, Michele Levani, along with Mural #8 to the subject line.  

*They just added the voting link-

 http://www.charlestonpourhouse.com/2011/09/06/online-mural-voting/ 

Here's the progress of the mural in reverse. Enjoy!

"Metamorphosis of a Song"

This was day three progress

This was day two progress

First day on the job 

The Plan

Since The Charleston Pour House is a music venue, it was obvious that I would incorporate music into this mural. The idea of butterflies with guitar neck bodies and piano keys that trim their wings came to me. There was a column in my space, and with their permission, I turned it into a giant piano turned on it's side from where the butterflies originate and earn their piano keyed wings!

Before

The El Bohio sign was taken down for me to paint, but I took it into account in my design since it will be reattached after. I decided to have one of the butterflies land on the edge of the sign.

Again, if you really enjoyed my mural, please go online and vote http://www.charlestonpourhouse.com/ or email Jessica Wilson at jessica@charlestonpourhouse.com . Add my name, Michele Levani, along with Mural #8 to the subject line.

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